BLUEBIRD REVEREND, TOUGH MAC HEAD

Bluebird Reverend and Tough Mac head a select field of six while newcomer Marzipan makes his local debut in a $15,500 4&5-Year-Old trot on Wednesday, Feb. 17 at Dover Downs… First post is 4:30 p.m.

Montrell Teague will steer Bluebird Reverence from outside post 6. The Indiana -sired gelding is one of two four-year-olds in the lineup. The winner of two of his last three Open starts for Holly Case, Jan Johannsen, Dee Dennis and trainer Bob Reeser, is joined by the other four-year-old Howard and Josh Kaufman's Drinksforthehouse, fresh from a strong 1:55.1 victory last time. Ross Wolfenden will drive. Tough Mac was a beaten favorite in his last two outings. Corey Callahan will drive for owner Mike Casalino.

R&H Ventures War Cry Hall with Tim Tetrick also was a winner in his last start two weeks ago. Ted Gewertz's Panamanian Hanover, again draws the rail, after Tony Morgan guided a second-place finish last week. Callan Racing's steady Spunky Jack and Roger Plante, with two seconds and a third in his last three, leaves alongside.

In The $15,500 sub-feature, Marzipan (George Dennis), a recent purchase by owner Frank Chick, makes his local debut, starting from the outside in a field of nine. Kolbee's Star (Callahan), with three wins in his last four leave from the second tier. Craparotta&Berry Racing's Inner Peace who made his first start of 2016 a success with Pat Berry and Jim Moore's Royal Becca J (Jack Parker Jr.) placed first last start, have winning credentials.

Triple D Stables and CC Racing's Stirling Diva (Ross Wolfenden), Bob Shahan's Machuca ( Allan Davis), Eric Good and trainer Gary Simpson's Adrenalin Junkie (Jim Morand), Al Moor's Royal Status (Vic Kirby) and John and Sarah Swart's Winmando (Vince Copeland) cannot be overlooked.

A $14,000, a $12,000 and two $11,500 trots lead the strong undercard.

Including Sundays, Feb. 21 and 28, with a 5:30 p.m. post time, Dover Downs will race five days a week. The rest of this month and in March and April, Monday through Thursday racing begins at 4:30 p.m. No Live racing on Friday and Saturday.

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Simulcasting of harness and thoroughbred racing is available daily from 12 Noon until 12 Midnight at Dover Downs where there is no charge for parking and admission. Reservations are suggested for the Winner's Circle Restaurant and for those planning to stay at the 4-star Dover Downs Hotel. Call 302-674-4600.