$60,000 Invitational at Dover, March 28th

2015 Horse of the Year Wiggle It Jiggleit, driven by Montrell Teague, recorded the fastest qualifying mile in Dover Downs history on Wednesday (3/16), notching a 1:50.1 victory in a morning qualifying race. Dover Downs is carding a $60,000 Invitational pace on Monday, March 28 and most of the top harness racing horses now racing in North American are expected to participate.

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The March 2016 issue of Hoof Beats magazine is one of its best. There is an outstanding biography with photos of world champion Wiggle It Jigglit authored by Charlene Sharp. Also, in the issue is an excellent profile on 18-year-old Logan Powell of Felton, Del., by Eileen McClory. It is found in its 'harness heroes' section. Currently, a high school senior who plans to go to Delaware State University, Powell has driven horses for two years, winning 27 times.

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PT Stable's Jetomatt and George Dennis stormed home first via the passing lane at 63-1 odds to become the second highest longshot of 2016 at the track.The biggest price of the meet was registered the week before when 89-1 shot Hillbillysweetshrk, driven by trainer-driver Art Stafford Jr. made the winner's circle on 3/2/16 in 1:51 for a lifetime record,

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Options Are Adream is the only unbeaten three-year-old at the track. George Dennis drove the Richard Lewis trainee to his fifth consecutive lifetime win on Monday winning an $11,000 pace.

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Nothing has changed for Doctor McSwing . The pacer is the track's richest maiden. The money-making five-year-old is still looking for his first lifetime win. Recently he finished third in four straight races. The well-bred pacer finished fourth on Thursday. He now has won $62,800 in purses without winning a race in 70 lifetime starts. His record shows 70 races with15 seconds and 12-times third.

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Allan Davis had a bonanza of winners on Thursday, driving five to victory. The winning barrage enabled Davis to return to second place in the driver standings reclaiming from Tony Morgan. During the week, Morgan had two three-win nights while Ross Wolfenden and Andrew McCarthy also had three win occasions.

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In the driver standings, first place belongs to Corey Callahan, who has been away for two weeks competing the International Driver Tournament in Australia, is well on his way to a seventh-straight track dash win crown; Callahan, with 147 wins, second-place Allan Davis now has119 wins. Tony Morgan, is third with 116 winners, Ross Wolfenden, is fourth with 104 winners. George Dennis completes the Top 5 with 97 wins.

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Dylan Davis is also nearing three straight leading trainer titles. Davis has trained 62 winners. Jim King is second with 46 wins. Wayne Givens is third with 39, while Josh Green is fourth haltering 34 winners. Kevin Lare is fifth with 33 winners.

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A reminder, a horsemen's family is in need. Layla Mosley, 5-year-old granddaughter of trainer Joe Hundertpfund was diagnose with Stage 4 Ewing Sarcoma, a rare and aggressive bone cancer. She is receiving treatment at A.I.DuPont Hospital for Children and at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Donations are being accepted by calling Rich Ashley at 302-270-6480.

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Watch live racing and enjoy tasteful dining at the same time, The popular Winners Circle Harness Buffet is back and it's real treat. Reservations are suggested; call 302-674-4000.

Marv Bachrad