Harrington, DE — Feeling Sweet ($2.60, Mike Cole) was a 1:53.1 winner in Tuesday’s (April 12) featured $20,000 Mares Open Pace at Harrington Raceway.

Feeling Sweet held her ground over the inside challenge of Pass Line Bluechip to win Tuesday’s Mares Open Pace at Harrington Raceway. Fotowon photo.

A 5-year-old Sweet Lou mare, Feeling Sweet made the lead near the opening quarter mile in :27.4 and led the field of seven mares to the half in a moderate :57.1. Feeling Sweet remained on top under confident handling to the three-quarters in 1:25.2 with Pass Line Bluechip awaiting room in the pocket. In the stretch, Feeling Sweet remained a head the best over Pass Line Bluechip, who surged down the passing lane. Intheskyrocket A closed for third.

It was the 17th career win for Feeling Sweet, who Joe Columbo trains for owners George and Tina Dennis.

Driver Tony Morgan continued his progress towards 17,000 career wins with a double on the card. Morgan has 16,992 career wins, trailing only Dave Palone on the all-time win list. Palone is currently closing in on 20,000 lifetime victories.

Victor Kirby also had a double, as did trainer Jay Gannon.

Due to a power outage in town of Harrington, the final race on the 13-race card was canceled.