Harrington, DE — Artful Dancer ($6.20, Tony Morgan) was a 1:52 winner in the featured $18,000 Fillies and Mares Open on Tuesday (Oct. 20) at Harrington Raceway.

Artful Dancer (inside) narrowly held off Soho Burning Love A in Tuesday’s featured distaff at Harrington Raceway. Fotowon photo.

The 3-year-old Yankee Cruiser filly led most of the way and held off a game first-over challenge from runner-up Soho Burning Love A for her sixth win of the year. Apple Bottom Jeans sat in the pocket and finished third.

It was the ninth career win for Artful Dancer, who has enjoyed an impressive sophomore campaign banking more than $197,000 for trainer Josh Green and fellow owners Tammy Carter, Jay Mossberger and Rich Lombardo.

Jim King Jr. clinched the training title at the meet, adding two more wins to his meet-best total of 36. Joe Hundertpfund Jr. (24) and Chuck Crissman Jr. (24) are deadlocked to round out the top three.

Meanwhile, with just one night remaining in the 2020 meet, Allan Davis (63 wins) maintains the lead on Montrell Teague (58) and Art Stafford Jr. (54).

Tony Morgan had three wins on the card, while Teague and Victor Kirby posted driving doubles.