Dover, DE – Moments of Joy wins the Mares Open Pace at Dover Downs on Wednesday night (January 8).

The two scratches of Dibaba N and Reclamation left a field of six quality pacing mares set to battle in the Mares Open Pace. Driver Victor Kirby sent Moments of Joy quickly to the front and Delishka N was able to take the trip at the quarter.
Moments of Joy controlled the pace throughout.

Moments of Joy scores her second consecutive win for Victor Kirby. Fotowon Photo.

At the half, Valuable Art and driver Russell Foster braved the wind and cold by pulling first over into a strong head wind down the backstretch.  Bettor Joy N and Tim Tetrick followed 2nd over till the head of the stretch. Tetrick fanned three-wide in the lane.

Victor Kirby was allowed to control the pace and Moments of Joy dug in, as she did last week and captured her second consecutive win by a head in 1:53.  She was the second choice in the wagering at 8/5. Moments of Joy, is owned and trained by Bryan Truitt.

Better Joy N was in need of a start off of a qualifier, finished second for driver Tim Tetrick and trainer Jim King Jr. She was the favorite at 2/5. Delishka N driven Allan Davis for trainer Wayne Givens remained on the rail, and finished third.

Moments of Joy, is owned and trained by Bryan Truitt.

Wiggle It Jiggleit tries for his second consecutive win in Dover’s Open Pace.

Dover Downs post time is 4:30 p.m.