by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE — Drive By Night made it six wins in his last seven races, scoring a 1:52.4 victory in the $15,000 male claiming pace on Sunday (Dec. 14) at Dover Downs. Ross Wolfenden made the winner’s circle four times.

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Drive By Night was a 1:52.4 winner.

Montrell Teague was at the controls of Drive By Night’s impressive win while trainer Dan Munson has been the winning owner of all but one of those six wins. All of Drive By Night’s wins have come with a claiming tag of $15,000. The Real Artist-U Drive Me Crazy gelding was claimed and claimed back the next start by Munson in late November. Ourea Nourrir (Allan Davis) finished second. Jebswesternshake (George Dennis) took third money.

In addition to Wolfenden’s four wins, Eddie Davis Jr., Vic Kirby and trainer Joe Hundertpfund had two wins each.

Prior to the racing, there was a short memorial tribute for the late Bobby Botsch, a longtime Delaware horseman who passed away recently. The ceremony was attended by family, friends and horsemen in the Dover Downs winner’s circle.

Handsoffmycookie faces three new opponents in the $18,000 Mares Open Pace on Monday.

Monday through Thursday post time is 4:30 p.m. During the annual Christmas break, there is no live racing from Friday (Dec. 19) until racing resumes on Sunday (Dec. 28).