by Matt Sparacino for Harrington Raceway
Harrington, DE — James Moore III’s Royal Becca J ($6, JackParker Jr.) notched his eighth win of the year Wednesday (June 29) atHarrington Raceway in 1:55.1 in the $16,000 Open Trot.
The 4-year-old RC Royalty gelding made a bold first-over charge at leaderAwsome Valley just past the half-mile and wore down the pacesetter for animpressive win. Trained by his driver, it was the 12th career win for RoyalBecca J, who has four wins at the current Harrington meet.
Awsome Valley, last week’s winner, was second with Cash On Delivery closingground late for third.
In the sub-featured $12,500 Open II Trot, Richard Lombardo, Carl Alley and JJand M Stable’s Don’t Rush ($3.20, Ross Wolfenden) improved to 2-for-2 this yearwith a 1:56 triumph for trainer Josh Green.