Joyce and Kathleen Keeler and Linda Sue Keeler’s Ladyfield ($6.20, Tony Morgan) earned her eighth win of the year Tuesday, winning the $25,000 Mares Open at Harrington Raceway in 1:53.1.
The 6-year-old Armbro Cadet mare found her best gear late and surged by pacesetter Don’ttellmewhattodo and held off a game Tug River Aussie, who closed strongly on the outside for a narrow win. Sportsfancy finished third.
It was one of five winners on the card for Morgan as Ladyfield claimed her 30th career win and seasonal earnings reached more than $115,000 in 2009. (Harrington)