Itsrockandroll A wins at Harrington; Thomson injured

HARRINGTON, DE – Elizabeth and Bret Brittingham’s Itsrockandroll A (A Rocknroll Dance, $5.80, Allan Davis) was a 1:52 harness racing winner in the $20,000 Open Monday (Jun. 5) at Harrington Raceway.

The 8-year-old gelding pulled from the pocket near the three-quarters, then cleared pacesetter Grand Cayman and never looked back in an open length win over Metallica and Major Betts. Trained by Don Brittingham, it was his 3^rd win of the season.

ITSROCKANDROLL A REPLAY

Driver Jason Thompson was injured in the 4^th race when his mount Tru Lou got rough gaited shortly after the start and fell. Thompson was taken to a nearby hospital for further evaluation for an apparent arm injury. Tru Lou appeared to avoid any significant injuries.

Allan Davis and Art Stafford Jr. each had 3 wins on the card.

A carryover of $2,599 in the pick 5 will await bettors for the Tuesday June 6 program. The pick 5 is a 50-cent base wager and starts in race two nightly.

Live racing will continue on a Monday through Wednesday schedule. Post time is 4:30 p.m.

For complete race results, click here.

by Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway