Dover, DE — Muscle Dynasty flexed his muscles after back-to-back subpar efforts and won the $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night (March 5).

Northern Express left from post eight and roared to the top, trotting the opening quarter in :27.2 over a sloppy racing surface as I Get It secured the pocket and even-money choice Muscle Dynasty settled along the pylons in fourth.

Northern Express comfortably rated the half in :56.4 before Muscle Dynasty led a first-over charge and challenged for the lead at the 1:25.1 three-quarters. Meanwhile, I Get It remained in the pocket, Fifty Ways followed second-over and Black Hope raced third-over on the rim. Northern Express and Muscle Dynasty squared off in the stretch, and Muscle Dynasty wore down the leader late to win by a measured length in 1:54.1. Northern Express fought hard and finished second; I Get It was third from the pocket.

Muscle Dynasty ground his way to an even-money score in Tuesday night’s top trot at Bally’s Dover. Fotowon photo.

Corey Callahan drove Muscle Dynasty for trainer Walter Callahan and owner Frank Chick. The son of Muscle Hill paid $4.00 to win.

Another son of Muscle Hill made headlines on the undercard as 4-year-old trotter The Fast Lane ran his winning streak to eight races for owners Joan Dalphon and Elanor Laws with a 1:54.3 score in the $17,000 Winners-Over Trot. Tony Morgan, who was at the helm for trainer Tim Crissman, led all drivers with six wins on the 13-race program.

On Wednesday (March 6), Jody and Tae renew their rivalry in the Mares Open Handicap Pace, carded as race 11. First post is 4:30 p.m.