Starship burns fumes to take first-over win

HARRINGTON, DE – William Roberts’ Starship (Captaintreacherous) was an upset harness racing winner in the $20,000 Open Pace Monday (Jun. 6) at Harrington Raceway in 1:51.4.

The 5-year-old gelding was a first-over winner over Thornbush Hanover and Sprocket. Trained by owner Roberts, it was the 7th win of the year for Starship, who has banked $55,165 this year.

Starship ($25.00) and driver Art Stafford, Jr. battled pacesetter Sprocket to the three-quarters before the latter yielded in mid-stretch.

Starship recorded his second straight win after a blowout win on May 29 at Ocean Downs (Md.).

STARSHIP REPLAY

Later on the card, Wade Wyatt and Christine Crissman-Bier’s Machaholic ($2.80, Art Stafford Jr.) notched his 3rd straight win in 1:54.2.

Tony Morgan had 3 wins on the card. Pat Berry and Art Stafford Jr. each had a double.

For complete race results, click here.

by Matt Sparacino, for Harrington Raceway