Warrens Charm secured a victory in the second $20,000 first-round division of the Delaware Standardbred Breeders’ Fund (DSBF) series for 2-year-old pacing fillies at Bally’s Dover. The race took place on Wednesday, November 12, where Warrens Charm held off favorite Odds On Put Option to win with a lifetime-best time of 1:55.2.
Driver Art Stafford Jr. and Warrens Charm started in fourth position before advancing past early leader Burlesque Belle, driven by Corey Callahan, after a :28.3 first quarter. The pair maintained their lead through middle splits of :58.1 and 1:27, eventually winning by a length against Odds On Put Option, handled by Tim Tetrick. Mom’s Vision, driven by Pat Berry, finished third.
Trainer Jason Skinner co-owns Warrens Charm with Rodney Wyatt. The filly has now won five times and paid $4.40 to win as the second choice in betting odds.
In another division, Just Applause and driver Tim Tetrick achieved a pillar-to-post victory with a time of 1:56.2, defeating Meemaw’s Column by 2-1/4 lengths. Nicki’s Watching finished third under Roger Plante Jr.’s guidance. Linda Toscano trains Just Applause for Let It Ride Stables and Carl Howard.
The DSBF series continues next Wednesday with rookie pacing fillies competing in their second preliminary round on November 19. The top eight point earners will compete in a $110,000 final on November 26.
Additionally, the second preliminary round for 2-year-old male pacers begins Thursday, November 13, with three divisions at Bally’s Dover.
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