by Matt Sparacino, publicity director, Harrington Raceway

Harrington, DE — Joyce Keeler’s Finale’s Angel ($5.60) broke her own track record for 4-year-old pacing mares on Tuesday (May 15) at Harrington Raceway with a 1:53.1 triumph in the subfeatured $13,700 Mares Junior Open.

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Finale’s Angel lowered her own track record to 1:53.1 on Tuesday.

Driven by Tony Morgan for trainer Victor Keeler II, the Incredible Finale mare seized control of the race after the half-mile in :55.4, then cruised to a five length win over Fritzie Bunnie and Nidya A. It was her fifth win of the year.

In the $16,500 featured Mares Open, Peter Tritton’s Ball Gown A ($5.60) made a successful North American debut with a 1:53.3 triumph. Driver Ross Wolfenden utilized the rail post position by sending the Presidential Ball mare to the front where she would cruise to a two length victory over Ireneonthemove and Poppy Lustre N.

Earlier in the evening, the track observed a moment of silence for the tragic one year anniversary of the death of driver/trainer Hal Belote, who was killed in a racing accident on May 15, 2006. Belote was a popular and accomplished member of the horsemen community.