Dover, DE — Entering the second month of his 13-year-old season, JL Cruze upset a field of quality conditioned trotters at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (Feb. 6).

I Get It left alertly and forced JL Cruze and Certify to yield to early fractions of :27.3 and :57. Last Glow raced first-over up the backstretch, towing 6-5 favorite That Old Bar Stool into perfect striking position from second-over. Meanwhile, JL Cruze watched all the action from the pocket as I Get It continued on the lead to three-quarters in 1:25.4 and Last Glow’s charge wilted.

JL Cruze surged out of the pocket to win in 1:54.4 by 1-1/4 lengths. I Get It finished second after cutting the mile; Certify closed to finish third.

JL Cruze rode the pocket to victory on Tuesday at Bally’s Dover. Fotowon photo.

JL Cruze, who paid $12.40 to win, was driven by Art Stafford Jr., trained by Eric Ell, and owned by Ken Wood, Bill Dittmar Jr. and Stephen Iaquinta.

Majorca N and Jody battle in the Mares Winners Over/Select Pace on Wednesday night (Feb. 7). A $1,055 Pick-5 carryover will also be offered. First post time is 4:30 p.m.