by Matt Sparacino

Harrington, DE — Jim King Jr. and Tim Tetrick’s Powerful Charger (Victor Kirby, $2.60) notched his sixth win of the year Wednesday (May 27) with a 1:55.3 triumph in the $16,000 Open Trot at Harrington Raceway.

The 7-year-old Powerful Emotion gelding grinded away first-over on pacesetter Spunky Jack and edged clear at the top of the stretch for a decisive score over I’m So Striking and I Like My Boss. Trained by King Jr., it was the 28th career win for Powerful Charger.

Trainer John Wilkerson had a double on the night with trotters Wingus ($5) and Keystone Orion ($8.40).

Kirby, Montrell Teague and George Dennis each had a driving double.