Daburg, driven by Pat Berry, equalled the track record for two-year-old trotting fillies on Wednesday at Harrington Raceway with a 1:59.2 win in a $20,000 Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund division, part of the second leg of the series.
The Anders Bluestone filly remained unbeaten in three starts for trainer Traci Berry and owners James Craparotta and Berry Racing in the early non-wagering contest. Daburg led wire to wire over Rip Away and Platinum Blue. The track record equalled Cicadas Song, who established the mark in 2015.
There were four additional splits on the wagering program -- two apiece for males and females. Nanticoke Racing's LGs Jaxon ($9.20, Jim Morand) captured the first male split in 2:02.2 for trainer Les Givens. The Rolls Blue Chip gelding sprung an upset over race favourite Royal Beep Beep, who was second, with Pulsator third.
Meanwhile, Jane Dunavant's Glide Along ($4.40, Cody Poliseno) completed a sweep of her eliminations with a 2:01 score over Marinos Prize and Going Platinum. The Glidemaster filly recorded her second career win in as many starts for trainer Carlo Poliseno.
Wolfpack Wilma ($3.20, Corey Callahan) captured the last filly division in 2:04.2 for owners Stuart Chambers, Bcjm Inc., and Divine Horse Racing. The Anders Bluestone filly recorded her first career win over FD Pure Platinum and Gavelhigh with a strong late finish.
Team Givens struck again in the final split on the card, as LGs Bluestone ($7.40, Art Stafford Jr.) was a 2:02.1 winner over Ronnie Ridge and Portnoy. The gelded son of Anders Bluestone recorded his second career win for co-owner/trainer Givens.
In the $20,000 overnight feature, the Open Trot, Clark Stables and Tina Clark's That Ole Bar Stool ($8.80, Montrell Teague) was a 1:56 winner over Remarkable De Vie and Judge Bob.
Later in the card, Jeff Clark's She Is Strong ($2.80, Stafford Jr.) notched her sixth straight win for her trainer/driver in 1:59.1. Stafford earned four driving wins on the card.
The top eight point earners from the DSBF’s two legs will return to compete in the $110,000 DSBF final events, which will headline the Oct. 9-11 week of racing, in addition to $50,000 Open events named for Bobby Quillen, Kathleen Cain and Allen Cook.
Live harness racing will continue on a Monday through Wednesday schedule until Oct. 18.
(With files from Harrington Raceway)