Bryan Truitt’s Almost Persuaded ($12.80, Russell Foster) was a 1:53.4 winner in the $22,500 Mares Open Tuesday at Harrington Raceway.
The 4-year-old Captaintreacherous mare rode a pocket trip to her 4th win of the season by a narrow margin over Jett Propelled and Square Deal. Trained by her owner, it was the first Open level win in her career and 10th lifetime.
In the ninth race, David Rearic’s Spooky Season ($7, Rearic) broke an 0 for 51 winless skid with a 1:59.2 wire-to-wire triumph for her owner/trainer/driver.
Also on the undercard, JMF Racing’s Lil Miss Wonderphyl (Brandon Givens) was a 1:55.2 winner in the $18,000 Mares Open II for trainer Vince Bradley.
Driver Mike Cole had 4 wins, including a trio for trainer Joe Columbo and owners George and Tina Dennis.
Defending meet leading driver, Montrell Teague had 3 wins.
Live racing will continue on a Monday through Wednesday schedule (post time 4:30 p.m.).