by Marv Bachrad, publicity director, Dover Downs

Dover, DE — Grand Photo won the featured trot, while six Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) second leg 3-year-old filly events were in the spotlight on the Wednesday, April 2, card at Dover Downs. Tim Tetrick drove five winners.

Grand Photo was a 1:55.3 victor in the $25,000 Winners Over Trot.

On the regular card, Grand Photo closed between horses to score a 1:55.3 triumph in the $25,000 Winners Over Trot. Bob Shahan trains and drives the S J’s Photo gelding for Cindy Issel, and Jeff and Jewell Marsh. Broke As Usual and Ross Wolfenden were a close-up second. Sweet Daddy Siki went a big trip for Tony Morgan and finished third.

The photo finish camera had to decide the outcome of the $22,000 Mares Handicap. The two outside horses were separated by a nose with Jessie Hall and Tony Morgan making the winner’s circle with a 1:56.3 victory. Go Sassy Go and George Dennis had to settle for second money. Vicki Gram finished third for Art Stafford, Jr.

Cosmo Madness proved the best in her DSBF pace as Corey Callahan drove the Three Olives filly to her fifth win of the year in seven starts, scoring an easy 1:53.4 victory. Emma and trainer Deweese Butler own the winner. Snatch The Fortune finished second with Tim Tetrick driving. GB’s Li’l Princess and Jim Morand collected third-place money.

Maddie G pulled a mild surprise in her $20,000 prelim. Tim Tetrick quick stepped past odds-on favorite Sheisaknockout and Jim Morand on the backstretch and pulled away for a 1:53.3 score. Sheisaknockout was safely second in front of Badlands Power and Art Stafford, Jr. Roll The Dice Stable owns the first-time winning Badlands Hanover filly, one of Tetrick’s five wins and a double for the owner and trainer Joe Holloway.

James McAuliffe’s Dover Dolly won the final DSBF filly pace, scoring in 1:54.1 for driver Tim Tetrick. Pink Sweater was second for Jonathan Roberts, with Bags Of Three and Tony Morgan coming in third.

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Juanita scored in 2:01.3 in DSBF action for Jim Morand.

In the three trotting prelims, Juanita continued her unblemished record in DSBF events by rolling to a 2:01.3 victory in her division. The CR Commando daughter is owned by Nanticoke Racing and driver Jim Morand. Kisses On Command was second for Roger Plante. Political Monica took third with trainer-driver Eddie Dennis.

Vic Kirby piloted Commando Queen to the fastest DSBF trot, a 1:59.3 win for Fisher, Outten, Green Racing and Patchel Family Stable. Koala Kat and Ross Wolfenden and Basic Encounter with Eddie Dennis were second and third, respectively.

In a non-wagering DSBF trot, Early Shirley, with Cliff Green driving, built up a big lead early and breezed to a 2:04 victory for Chris Yochim and trainer Daryl Glazer. Doctors Commando finished second with Art Stafford, Jr. driving. Super Speedway, handled by Tim Curtin, was third.

DSBF second round colt prelims head Thursday card

Five $20,000 DSBF second round preliminary events for colts top the Thursday, April 3, card. First post is 5:30 p.m.

Three of the $20,000 DSBF events spotlight sophomore pacers. The two others are for trotting colts and geldings. The top eight in points in each of the divisions qualify for a $100,000 final next Thursday, April 10, the closing card of the current season.

There is no racing on Friday or Saturday this week. Sunday through next Thursday, the meet’s closing day, features a 5:30 p.m. post time. There is no charge for parking or admission. Reservations are suggested for the Winner’s Circle Restaurant. Call (302) 674-4600.