Blue Million dominates after drop in class

A Blue Million controlled all the race fractions and responded to the drop down in class with a wire to wire harness racing victory in the high level trot at Bally’s Dover on Tuesday night.

Driver Tony Morgan and A Blue Million were launched aggressively from post seven and cleared the lead quickly. They reached the opening quarter in. 27.3.  Every Day Dan and driver Mike Cole also left from post six but were able to grab a seat in third approaching the first turn.

A Blue Million undeterred by his 11-1 odds showing on the tote board continued on an unchallenged lead passing the half in 57. (29.2). 

Victor Laszlo moved to the outside from fourth and raced first over up the backstretch. The 1/2 betting favorite Arrowhead Hanover caught 2nd over cover and in perfect stalking position. Sensational protected pocket position.

A Blue Million braced for the challenge of the hard charging Victor Laszlo racing on the rim.  Both trotters raced as a pair at the three quarters in 1:24.4 (27.4).

A Blue Million called upon his back class and dug in late to win by a measured length.  He trotted the mile in 1:53.1 which equaled his lifetime mark.  He returned $23.60 for the victory.

A BLUE MILLION REPLAY

Victor Laszlo finished second and Arrowhead Hanover closed late to finish third.   

A Blue Million (Swan In A Million) is owned by Stephen Stoll and Nathan Yoder, both from Indiana.  Tim Crissman trained and Tony Morgan drove.  Roman Stoll is the breeder.

Trainer Tim Crissman proudly stated after the race.  I was very pleased with his performance tonight”.

Tim Tetrick drove five winners on the 12 race betting card.

Jett Propelled looks to extend her three race win streak in the $20,000 Mares Select Pace on Wednesday night. However Jett Propelled must navigate from post eight to be a factor. She faces  Disturbed Hanover, a winner of back to back races  and Ballast who upset her in January.

Bally’s Dover races Monday thru Thursday.  Post time is 4:30 pm

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.

by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover