Dover, DE — Swan In Motion rode the pocket and rallied up the open stretch for a 1:54 win in Tuesday’s (March 8) $26,000 Open Handicap Trot at Dover Downs.

Swan In Motion rallied up the pegs to win Tuesday’s Open Handicap Trot at Dover Downs. Fotowon photo.

Northern Express and Swan In Motion left in unison from their assigned outermost posts and lined up in that order through a blistering :27 first quarter, with Northern Express clearing after being strung out by Swan In Motion on the first turn. Northern Express relaxed the half to :56.1 before evading a first-over challenge from Ginger Tree Skyr up the backstretch, remaining uncontested at three-quarters in 1:25. After drafting comfortably throughout, Art Stafford Jr. directed Swan In Motion to the open stretch, and the 5-year-old son of Swan For All rallied to his third consecutive win by three-quarters of a length. Northern Express finished second; 8-5 favorite Quiksilvr Bluechip was a ground-saving third.

Dylan Davis trains Swan In Motion, who paid $8.00 to win, for Howard Taylor.

Tony Morgan drove three winners on the card.

Wednesday night’s (March 9) card features Soho Burning Love A and Shes Pukka N squaring off in the $25,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace, while players will be treated to a $1,714 carryover in the Pick-5, which spans races six through 10. First post time is 4:30 p.m.