Jo Ann Looney-King's Purrfect Bags recorded her 27th career win Tuesday at Harrington Raceway in 1:53 in the $15,000 Mares Open.

Arts Jem assumed the early lead in a contested opening quarter in :27.2 while Purrfect Bags challenged and eventually cleared the former as the field of six reached the half-mile mark in :55.2. Through three-quarters in 1:24.3, Hostess Lisa maintained a fierce first over charge but was unable to get to Purrfect Bags who was a half-length winner. Hostess Lisa was second with Arts Jem third.

A former Harrington horse of the meet, Purrfect Bags ($9.80) is trained by Jim King, Jr. It was one of three wins on the program for Ross Wolfenden.

On the undercard, Louis Catana and Vince Bradley's Matinee Dragon ($19, Allan Davis) prevailed in a $10,000 conditioned pace for mare pacers in 1:52.4. It was the 24th career win for the seven-year-old daughter of the late stallion Dragon Again.

(Harrington Raceway)