Fifty Ways leaves it late in Dover Open

Dover, DE — Fifty Ways (Donato Hanover) took advantage of a cover trip and scored a 26-1 harness racing upset in Tuesday’s (Nov. 28) $25,000 Open Handicap Trot at Bally’s Dover.

JL Cruze trotted quickly from the gate but was parked to the quarter in :28.1 before clearing I Get It. While the 12-year-old JL Cruze continued on the lead, reaching the half in :57.1, Fifty Ways angled second-over behind live cover provided by On Higher Ground. JL Cruze braced for the challenge and maintained his lead past three-quarters in 1:26, only for long shot Fifty Ways to circle three-wide nearing the top of the stretch.

Fifty Ways and driver Ross Wolfenden reached the line in time, prevailing in a four-horse photo finish to win in 1:56.1. I Get It used the open stretch to finish second; That Ole Bar Stool was third. JL Cruze became leg weary late and finished fourth, beaten only a neck.

Fifty Ways, a 5-year-old gelding, is trained by Joe Columbo for George and Tina Dennis Racing. Columbo and the Dennises combined for four wins on the card.

FIFTY WAYS REPLAY

On Wednesday (Nov. 29), Incaseyoudidntknow looks to win her fourth straight race in the Fillies and Mares Open Pace, and bettors will be treated to a $1,291 Pick-3 carryover. First post is 4:30 p.m.

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

by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover