DOVER, Del. — Corey Callahan, winner of the last seven straight Dover Downs leading driver crowns and Dylan Davis, with two leading trainer crowns in-a-row, seek to defend those harness racing titles as the Delaware capital city racetrack opens for its 48th campaign on Monday, Oct. 31 at 4:30 p.m.
Callahan won the leading driver title again winning 182 races last season, 37 more than runner-up Tony Morgan. Davis completed the meet haltering 75 winners with Jim King finishing second with 57 training wins.
Callahan will be tested this meet by a handful of challengers including the red-hot Harrington champion, Victor Kirby, enjoying his finest season ever, Ross Wolfenden, always listed among the top chauffeurs in Delaware racing, and the emerging star, Montrell Teague.
Just like 'Ol' Man Rivers,' Tony Morgan, keep on rolling along. A winner of three of the last eight Dover driving championships, Morgan, who is the second-leading winning driver in North America with more than 15,500 wins, also has been a consistent winner during the 2016 season.
Among the many talent drivers at the track this season include two former driving titlist Tim Tetrick and another one-time champ, Jim Morand.
In the triner category, Davis will be challenged by Joe Hundertpfund, the current Harrington leader, former long-time champ Josh Green, Wayne Givens, Doug Lewis, Les Givens, Clyde Francis and resurgent Mike Hall.
Again this season Dover Downs features 15 races daily; During the upcoming meet, In November, only, there will be Sunday racing, 11/6, 11/13 and on 11/20. November Sunday post time is 5:30 p.m. During the six-month long meet, December through April, The track will offer Monday through Thursday racing begins at 4:30 p.m. There is no live racing on Fridays and Saturdays.
There is no charge for parking and admission. Early reservations are suggested for the Winner's Circle Restaurant and for those planning to stay at Dover Downs Hotel. Call 302-674-4600.
Marv Bachrad