Warrens Charm delivers for 18yo Ryder Skinner

Warrens Charm won the $50,959 Bally’s Dover Later Closing Series Final for Three Year Old Pacing Fillies ( DSBF eligibles) at Bally’s Dover on Wednesday night

Eighteen year old provisional driver Ryder Skinner got the opportunity to drive in the biggest race of his life for his harness racing trainer/ father Jason Skinner.

Lovers Cay gained the early advantage and aggressively parked out Meemaw’s Column from post 4 and Warrens Charm from post 6 approaching the quarter pole..

The opening quarter was reached in 26.4. Meemaw’s Column found a seat in the pocket. Warrens Charm continued to race parked  and cleared the lead in front of the stands. Warrens Charm, the 1/5 betting favorite continued confidently on lead passing the half in 55.3, a 28.4,  

Meemaw’s Column braved the first over journey up the backstretch.  Lovers Cay remained content in the pocket. 

Warrens Charm was unchallenged and cruised to the three quarters in 1:24 flat, a 28.2 quarter as the field struggled to keep pace.

Warrens Charm drew off in the stretch and won by two and a half lengths.  She won in 1:52.2 and paid $2.60 for the victory. Nicki’s Watching closed to finish second and Lovers Cay was third.

WARRENS CHARM REPLAY

Warrens Charm ( He’s Watching) is owned by Rodney Wyatt and Jason Skinner both from Delaware. The breeder is Odds On Nourrir.

After the race the 18 year old provisional driver Ryder Skinner was asked if he was confident or nervous racing in a big race, he responded by saying.

“ I was confident of her ability despite being parked a long way.”

Trainer Jason Skinner when asked what the thought process was in giving his son the driving assignment..  Jason responded by saying. “His mom wanted him to drive.”

Thursday’s betting card features the second race $51,300  Bally’s Dover Late Closing Series Final for Three Year Old Colt and Gelding pacers.

Also on the card is the $25,000 Open Handicap Pace featuring the 2026 Horse Of The Bally’s Meet Downers Delight.  Wehadababyetzaboy brings his three race win streak into the race.

Thursday marks the final night of live harness for the season at Bally’s Dover

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

by Alex Kraszewski, for Bally’s Dover