08/23/2016 4:55 PM -
Howard Taylor's Shine N Shimmer ($4, George Dennis) won the featured $15,000 Fillies and Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway in 1:53.1.
The race honored the memory of the late driver Ben Stafford Jr., who passed away on July 6. Stafford was a popular member of the local racing community and trained horses with his Dad for approximately 30 years. A large contingent of friends and family members were present in the winner's circle.
Shine N Shimmer, a daughter of American Ideal, notched her 33rd career win for trainer Mike Hall.
Quotable Quotes ($3.60, Montrell Teague) captured the $10,000 subfeatured conditioned pace with a 1:53.2 win for owners Chris Sharpe and Alex Hawes. The Charlene Sharpe-trainee notched her eighth win of the year.
Teague and George Dennis each had three wins.