Feature glory for Almost Persuaded

HARRINGTON, DE – Bryan Truitt’s Almost Persuaded ($12.80, Russell Foster) was a 1:53.4 winner in the $22,500 Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway.

The 4-year-old Captaintreacherous mare rode a pocket trip to her 4th win of the season by a narrow margin over Jett Propelled and Square Deal. Trained by her owner, it was the first Open level win in her career and 10th lifetime.

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In the ninth race, David Rearic’s Spooky Season ($7, Rearic) broke an 0 for 51 winless skid with a 1:59.2 wire-to-wire triumph for her owner/trainer/driver.

Also on the undercard, JMF Racing’s Lil Miss Wonderphyl ($12.80, Brandon Givens) was a 1:55.2 winner in the $18,000 Mares Open II for trainer Vince Bradley.

 Driver Mike Cole had 4 wins, including a trio for trainer Joe Columbo and owners George and Tina Dennis.

Defending meet leading driver, Montrell Teague had 3 wins.

Live racing will continue on a Monday through Wednesday schedule (post time 4:30 p.m.).

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting results .

by Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway