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g no effects in her first start following a month off, Monochromatic seeks a repeat harness racing victory in this week's $23,000 Mares Open Handicap pace on Monday, Dec. 10 at Dover Downs. Post time is 4:30 p.m.

 

With meet leading driver Corey Callahan at the controls, Monochromatic moved to the outside heading to the three quarters and then took over for her 10th win of the year. Ed and Jim Hall's Rock N Load and Roger Plante closed strongly to finish second in front of Baron Stable's race-favorite Chancey Lady driven by Ross Wolfenden.

 

Bay Pond Racing's Freedom Crossing, a winner two weeks ago with Ron Pierce, finished fourth but was only 1 ½ lengths back. Again this time, Tony Domino and Richard Lester's Alice's Restaurant leaves from the rail handled by Vick Kirby.

 

Fresh from victory last race, Johnny and Kimberley Waite's Alexachase steps up a notch and will be driven by Bret Brittingham.

 

A $16,000 Filly and Mare Winners-Over pace head the distaff dominated under-card. George Teague Jr.'s No Bad Luck (Montrell Teague) makes a big post change moving from the outside to number 5 after closing from last to within a half-length of victory last time. Ryder Blue Chip, owned by driver Daryl Bier and Charles Dombeck is the lone three-year-old in the lineup and leaves from the rail. Madge's Lil Fortune (Corey Callahan) just missed by a head last week after winning her previous two.

 

Last Monday, Athleticlyinclined (Corey Callahan), now owned by Pat Caturano and Cateway Racing, sustained broken equipment and had no chance. , George &Tina Dennis' I'm Won Wine Wiser (George Dennis) should improve with a major post position change. Tony Domino's Bluffs Real Deal, Bob Heather's Persistent (Brad Hankers) and Kim Hundertpfund's Docdoc Libby (Ross Wolfenden) from post 8, complete the field.

 

The December racing schedule is Sundays at 5:30 p.m. and weekdays, Mondays through Thursdays, post time, at 4:30 p.m. There is no live racing on Fridays and Saturdays.

 

Simulcasting of harness and thoroughbred racing and NFL three-game wagering is available daily from 12 Noon until 12 Midnight. 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.