Jim Morand and Teague Inc.'s Mr. Apples proved the best in the $37,5000 Delaware Special Handicap. The only 4 year old in the event, the son of Bettor's Delight won for the third time this season with two seconds and a third. Klondike Kid put in a strong effort racing outside with Eric Goodell to finish second best. Black Cat Bone came on for Ron Pierce to finish third. Glass Pack left fast for Tim Tetrick and never was contested in a 1:51 triumph in the $28,000 Jr. Open Pace for owners Louis Schaefer and Peter Heffering. PH Top Dog with Gingras finished econd in front of Eagle Real One and Goodell.
Driven To Win was urged by David Miller in a mad dash along the passing lane to overtake Anglebrook and Goodell in the final steps for a 1:51.2 victory in a $25,000 winners-over pace. Owned by Martha and Milton Frank, Ted Gewertz and trainer Joe Holloway, the win was the third of the year for the Jenna's Beach Boy 7 year old. Skeleton Key with Gingras was third. The sport's leading driver Tony Morgan drove 24-1 Ima Prince Too to a 1:51.1 score in a $21,000 pace. Sam Jacobs, Elrita Annett and Charles Burris own the Cambest gelding now a three-time winner this year. Uncle Bingo, driven by Pierce was second. Third-place belonged to Cool Cal and Sean Bier. Foulk Stables' Auto Pilot, piloted by Tetrick, racked up a 1:51 lifetime-best clocking winning the $40,000-$50,000 claiming handicap. Art's Son finished second for Pierce. Saucy Master N and Miller took third. Morgan came back to the winner's circle after guiding Bill Emmons' JK Jack to a 1:51.4 career-fastest victory in a $30,000 claiming allowance. JK Bettor Be Good (Miller) was runner-up. Raider's Legend (Tetrick) was the show finisher. (Dover Downs)
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