Harrington, DE – Mst Racing and Elizabeth Murphy’s Monarch ($4, Montrell Teague) notched his first career Open-level win Wednesday (May 25) at Harrington Raceway with a 1:56 win in the $20,000 Open Trot.

Monarch takes the Open at Harrington on Wednesday night for Montrell Teague. Fotowon photo.

In the field of seven, Spee Club and Secret Jet left quickest from the gate with Secret Jet emerging with the lead near the opening quarter in :28 seconds. Monarch brushed promptly to the front at the half-mile in :58 seconds and led the field to three-quarters in 1:26.3. Monarch was full of trot in the stretch and drew away from Secret Jet for his eighth win of the year. Remarkable De Vie gained late to get third.

Trained by Clyde Francis, it was the 10th career win for the 4-year-old Guccio gelding, who has earned $137,215 in his career.

Corey Callahan had three wins on the card. Art Stafford Jr. and Tony Morgan each had a double.