22-1 longshot upsets Open Trot

HARRINGTON, DE – Chris Scicluna’s Hatikvah (Chapter Seven) and driver Ross Wolfenden) were able to score an upset harness racing victory in the $20,000 Open Trot Wednesday (June 8) at Harrington Raceway. He paid $47.40 to win.

The 6-year-old gelding challenged pacesetter Monarch first-over and began to clear near the three-quarters.

Monarch retreated as Hatikvah gained the lead near the top of the stretch and held off a strong bid from Quiksilver Bluechip and Lizzy Lauxmont, who rounded out the trifecta, for his 4th win of the season.

Trained by his owner, Hatikvah has banked $44,910 this season.

HATIKVAH REPLAY

Delaware Standardbred Breeders Fund (DSBF) stakes action for 3-year-olds headlines next week’s racing action, with pacing colts and geldings in action on Monday, pacing fillies on Tuesday and both sexes of trotters on Wednesday. There will be two $20,000 elimination legs with $100,000 final events on July 28.

Mike Cole, Jason Thompson, Montrell Teague and Allan Davis each had a pair of wins on the card.

For complete race results, click here.

by Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway