Dover, DE – Jody made every pole a winning one and and was victorious in the Mares Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday (March 6) night.

Jody dominates at Dover on Wednesday night winning the Mares Open Pace. Fotowon photo.

Jody took on the elements leaving alertly from post 8 at the start of the race and grabbed the early lead. Tae retreated to the pocket. Even odds race favorite Incaseyoudidntlnow had the best view from last at the quarter-pole.

Jody carved out fractions of :27.2 to the quarter. She continued on an uncontested lead to the half in :56.1, a :28.4 quarter. Southwind Icenfire moved first-up down the backstretch. Disturbed Hanover followed second-over and Incaseyoudidntknow gapped cover, 3rd over on the rim.

Jody continued on a comfortable lead at the three quarters in 1:24.4, a :28.3 kicker.
At the top of the stretch Incaseyoudidntknow gained momentum quickly, pacing four wide in the lane. Jody was able to hold off that late charge and won by a half-length in 1:52.4. She returned $10.20 for the win

Jody (Betterthancheddar) is owned by Reginald A. Hazzard II from Millsboro Delaware. Wayne Givens trained. Allan Davis drove.

Incaseyoudidntlnow was a fast closing second and Tae picked up the show spot.

Penzance Hanover seeks to win his fourth consecutive race in the 12th race Blue Hen/Open Handicap Pace. His main competition will come from a rested I Did It Myway, Mack and Pocono Downs shipper Maximus Miki.

Post time at Bally’s Dover on Thursday is 4:30 p.m.