Lyons Bettorday best at Dover
Lyons Bettorday (Bettor’s Delight) sat patiently along the pylons and roared to victory in the Mares Winners Over/ Select Pace at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night.
Southwind Icenfire, the 3/5 betting favorite, launched from post eight and led the field of pacing mares to the opening quarter in 27.2. Tae also left from the outside but settled in the pocket. Lyons Bettorday got away third.
Southwind Icenfire controlled the pace as the field remained in single file reaching the half in 56.3, a 29.1 quarter
Southwind Icenfire continued on an uncontested lead passing the three quarters in 1:24.4, a 28.1 quarter.
Lyons Bettorday maneuvered off the pylons approaching the top of the stretch. Tae remained in the pocket awaiting her cue.
In the stretch, Southwind Icenfire’s lead started to evaporate. Lyons Bettorday drew alongside the pacesetter and powered to victory by a neck in 1:52.4 She paid $5.80 for the win.
LYONS BETTORDAY REPLAY
Lyons Bettorday is owned by Threelyonsracing of Brantford ON, CA. Jim King Jr trained and Tim Tetrick drove.
Melody Hanover closed with a rush to finish 2nd. Tae sat along the pylons and grabbed the show price.
Tim Tetrick drove his sixth victory on the night.
I Did It Myway searches for his third consecutive win on Thursday night. He tackles Sprocket and Mack in the 12th race Blue Hen/ Open Handicap Pace at Bally’s Dover. Post Time is 4:30 pm
For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results.
by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover Downs
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