The first leg of Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) action for three-year-olds continued Tuesday (June 14) at Harrington Raceway with a pair of $20,000 divisions for pacing fillies.
There were no surprises in the initial split as Odds On Racing's Odds On Surfer Gal cruised to an easy win over Bank The Win and Bluffs Crush for trainer Tony Alagna in 1:55. The Badlands Hanover filly improved to three-for-six lifetime. Corey Callahan drove the $2.60 winner.
The second split featured two of the top Delaware fillies from last season: Shabby Chic and Gaitway Gal, with the latter prevailing at 6-to-1 in 1:54.2.
Gaitway Gal challenged first-over boldly after heavily favoured Shabby Chic set a pedestrian like pace of :29, :58.2 and 1:27.2. Gaitway Gal began to edge clear near the top of the stretch and drew away for her seventh win. Shabby Chic held second with Tahoe third. Trained by Jeff Smith for the GTY Stable, the Delmarvalous-sired filly notched her second win of the season. Pat Berry piloted the $14 winner.
In the overnight feature, the $20,000 Mares Open, James Magno and Joseph Fonte's Incaseyoudidntknow notched her fourth-straight win in 1:52.1 over Feeling Sweet and Pass Line Bluechip. The Les Givens-trainee sustained a big trip in which she wore down pacesetter Feeling Sweet first-over in achieving her 12th win. Jim Morand piloted the $4.20 winner.
Four DSBF divisions for trotters highlight the Wednesday (June 15) program and comprise four legs of the pick 5 (Races 2-6). Post time is 4:30 p.m. (EDT).
(Harrington Raceway)