Meet-leading Callahan was kept out of the winner’s circle in the first six races on the card before getting on the score sheet with Ravishnmasterpiece (1:57) in Race 7. He came right back with A Fortunes Legacy (1:58) in Race 8 and then again with Master Stroke (1:55.1) in Race 9.
He swept the final three races – Sound The Belle (1:59.2), Coco Count (1:58.3) and Hillcrest Suites (1:55.2) - on the 15-race card to complete his very productive day at the office.
In the first $20,000 DSBF preliminary, I Like My Boss, driven by Jonathan Roberts for trainer Bob Shahan and Jimmy and A.M. Parsons, wore down betting choice LGs Pride by mid-stretch and then held off fast finishing Bosston BNZ in 2:01.3. LGs Pride was third. The victory for the Don Boss Vita–Wild One gelding came in his first lifetime start.
Whichwayrightrleft, a Crown Prince Gar-French Doll gelding, leased and trained by veteran Sylvanus King, Jr., recorded his sixth victory in his 10 freshman starts winning by a nose in 2:01.3. Winbak Charles M was a game second, while Boos The Boss finished third.
Call Me Hal, one of Vic Kirby’s three wins, scored a 2:02.1 triumph in the third $20,000 DSBF division. The altered son of CR Commando-Call Me Hazel, bred and owned by Winbak Farm, racked up his second of the year.
The second $20,000 DSBF colt and gelding trot prelims are set for next Tuesday.
(Dover Downs)