Scuola Hanover notches third straight

Scuola Hanover scored her 3rd consecutive victory in the $25,000 Mares Open Handicap Pace at Dover Downs on Wednesday night.

Despite foggy weather conditions, Scuola Hanover and Shes Pukka N left alertly for the early lead.

Driver Art Stafford Jr. waited for Shes Pukka N to clear to the lead then bruised to the top at the quarter pole. Scuola Hanover set fractions of :26.4 to the quarter. The half was reached in :55 (28.1) and the three quarters
in 1:22.4 (27.4).

Major Occasion A pulled 1st up past the half. Mystical Carrie followed 2nd over and Soho Burning Love A picked up the 3rd over cover. Shes Pukka N remained in the pocket, as the outside flow stalled at the three-quarter pole.

In deep stretch, Scuola Hanover was able to hold off the late charge of Shes Pukka N. Scuola Hanover won by a head in 1:51. She returned $3.20 as the public’s choice in the wagering.

Scuola Hanover (A Rocknroll Dance- So Artsi- Artsplace) is owned by Arthur C Stafford, Andrew J. Stafford and Thomas Ireland, all from Harrington, Delaware. Andrew Stafford trained and brother Art Stafford Jr drove.

Shes Pukka N finished 2nd for trainer Brian Malone and driver Tony Morgan. Soho Burning Love A was 3rd for trainer Jim King Jr. Tim Tetrick drove.

SCUOLA HANOVER REPLAY

Art Stafford Jr had a driving four bagger on the race card.

Thursday night, Bo Mach looks to win his 3rd consecutive race in the Blue Hen Open Handicap Pace. The race is scheduled for the 12th race.

Beginning on Monday February 7, Dover Downs will offer a fifty cent minimum wager on the pick 3, pick 4, and pick 5.

For full race results, click here.

by Alex Kraszewski, for Dover Downs