by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE — Stakes seasoned Dream Wave made his first trip to the winner’s circle in the $13,500 feature race at Dover Downs on Saturday, March 20.

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Dream Wave captured the Saturday feature at Dover.

Dream Wave, a winter purchase by Rodney Mitchell of Camden, Delaware, teamed with Eddie Davis to turn back eight rivals, scoring a 1:53⁴ victory in a race for three, four, and five-year-olds. Davis moved the Dream Away four-year-old into contention heading to the three-quarters and after taking the lead cruised to his first win in two starts this year. Market Dreamer (Les Givens) and Yare (George Dennis) trailed the winner crossing the finish line.

Earlier Davis, a nine-time track leading driver, hustled Arty Fosters’ Cheyenne Maybe Not from off the pace to overtake favorite Ironstone Michael (Eddie Davis, Jr.) in the closing strides to score a 1:56² victory in a $10,800 Delaware Pace. Sonnie’s Sonofagun (Andrew Stafford) was third.

Bret Brittingham took command early with Sunburnt Fella A and then held off a late challenge from Mattsahonker (Toby Lynch) in the stretch to score his fifth victory in six starts to win the first $20,000 Delaware claiming pace. John Walters A (Mike Cole) came on to finish third.

Macho Uno and driver Jim Morand made good use of starting from the rail. The five-year-old Beach Towel gelding won his first start for Bill Bignall, who claimed him last time out, with a 1:53⁴ victory in the second $20,000 Delaware claimer. All Systems Go NZ (Brad Hanners) followed in second. Art Of Gold (Ross Wolfenden) was the show horse.

Saturday and Sunday racing at Dover starts at 5:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday post time is 4:30. Friday is a dark day. There is no charge for parking or admission. Reservations are suggested for the Winner’s Circle Restaurant and the 4-star Dover Downs Hotel. Call (302) 674-4600.