CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. –
R Es Shabla captured the fastest filly split as the top sophomores in Atlantic Canada raced Saturday at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
A three-year-old daughter of Pang Shui, R Es Shabla won in 1:56.3 for trainer-driver Mike McGuigan and owner Lloyd Parsons of Carmanville, N.L., in Maritime Breeder’s elimination action.
Chocolate Terror (Darren Crowe) rallied for second, followed by Woodmere Ceilidh (Clare MacDonald) third and Woodmere Chella (Barrieau) completing the superfecta to earn her spot in next week’s Maritime Breeder’s final.
There were a pair of $3,000 eliminations held for both the three-year-old pacing colts and the three-year-old pacing fillies.
Royaltywestho captured the other filly split in 1:57.2. Walter Cheverie was at the lines of the daughter of Westwardho Hanover for co-owner and trainer Joseph Baxter and co-owner Gregory Francis, both of Windsor, N.S. Second went to Saulsbrook Coral (David Dowling) with Woodmere Saphire (Barrieau) third and Kahlua Morning (Jason Hughes) securing the final spot in the final.
A pair of colts kept their undefeated seasons going in their eliminations.
Sock It Away won in 1:56.1 with Marc Campbell at the lines for win number 1,998 of his driving career. The Pang Shui colt is trained by Kevin MacLean for owner Reg MacPherson of Stratford. The Colonel (Barrieau) finished second with Dustylanewesty (MacDonald) finishing third and Dowahs Boy (Adam Merner) advancing to Saturday’s final with a fourth-place finish.
Half Cut captured the other elimination for the team of driver Mark Bradley, trainer Tom Weatherbie and owners Kyle Gardiner and Mike Currie of Cardigan, Joseph Gardiner of Mount Stewart and Jerry MacKinnon of St. Peters Bay.
The Stonebridge Terror pacer stopped the clock in 1:56.2 over Woodmere Ideal Art (Hughes), Tobins Lightning (Kenny Arsenault) and Rocking Party (Danny Romo), who all advance to the final.
Czar Seelster visited the winner’s circle in the $2,500 preferred pace in 1:55.1 with trainer Todd Weatherbee in the bike for owner Tammy Johnston of Vernon Bridge. Ashes To Ashes (Barrieau) had his win streak snapped to finish second while Mr Irresistible (Hughes) was third.
– Compiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
CDP Results
Harness racing results from Saturday at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Race 1 – Political Crisis (A. Merner) 2.80 3.00 2.10; Miramonttogo (D. Neill) 8.40 4.00; Silverhill Buddy (G. Chappell) 4.00.
Times: 29.3, 100.1, 130.2, 159.2. Also ran: Windsun Rebel, Eyes of Glory, Laugh Amile, C J Bluefin, Beechwood Tiger. Winning horse owned by Max Roderick Sehl, Nova Scotia; and Adam Merner, P.E.I. Exactor 3-4 $22.80; Triactor 3-4-8 $73.40; Superfecta 3-4-8-5 $87.55.
Race 2 – Tobins With You (E. Smith) 4.60 3.30 2.90; Libertys Choice (J. Hughes) 4.60 4.20; Real Amaretti (G. Barrieau) 3.00.
Times: 29.1, 59.1, 128.4, 158.2. Also ran: Sinnersinparadise, Gringo Star, Thegreatmaelstrom, Saulsbrook Brave, State of Play. Winning horse owned by Paul Hagen, Hunter River. Exactor 5-2 $22.30; Triactor 5-2-3 $75.90; Superfecta 5-2-3-4 $76.90; Daily Double 3-5 $9.10.
Race 3 – Tempo Seelster (V. Poulton) 9.20 4.10 2.80; Dixie Flyer (J. Hughes) 4.80 3.20; Caughtfoolinaround (A. Merner) 5.90.
Times: 29.3, 59.1, 129.1, 158.1. Also ran: Fly With Max, Twin B Shadow, Fortunecookieslie, Smiley Bayama, Sports Royalty. Winning horse owned by Vincent Poulton, Charlottetown. Exactor 6-1 $39.50; Triactor 6-1-4 $692.70; Superfecta 6-1-4-3 $127.60.
Race 4 – Perfect Escape (G. Barrieau) 2.80 2.50 2.10; Weekend Atnannies (M. McGuigan) 3.60 2.60; Artners In Crime (R. Matheson) 17.60.
Times: 28.3, 57.1, 126.3, 155.4. Also ran: Silverinyourpocket, Threestepstoheaven, Jetta Flys, Desired Treasure, Rockys World. Winning horse owned by Jack Keenan, Stratford; C. Joseph Dahl, Burlington, Ont. Exactor 1-3 $7.90; Triactor 1-3-5 $63.50; Superfecta 1-3-5-2 $47.35.
Race 5 – Royaltywestho (W. Cheverie) 2.40 2.10 2.10; Saulsbrook Coral (D. Dowling) 6.60 2.70; Woodmere Saphire (G. Barrieau) 2.90.
Times: 29.2, 59.2, 128.4, 157.2. Also ran: Kahlua Morning, Fiftyshadesofgraci, Maybeitsmaybelline, Tonins Terror. Winning horse owned by Joseph Baxter and Gregory Francis, Windsor, N.S. Exactor 5-1 $14.50; Triactor 5-1-2 $60.80; Superfecta 5-1-2-6 $132.60.
Race 6 – Pure Friendship (M. Campbell) 2.70 2.10 2.30; Innocent Kiss (A. Merner) 2.60 2.10; Docthethird (V. Doyle) 6.70.
Times: 29.4, 59.3, 129.4, 158.4. Also ran: Island Strong, Camco Wily, Shaker Maker. Winning horse owned by Ronald Seymour Jr., Glace Bay, N.S. Exactor 6-4 $3.60; Triactor 6-4-5 $35.50; Superfecta 6-4-5-2 $70.15.
Race 7 – Half Cut (M. Bradley) 2.50 2.60 2.10; Woodmere Ideal Art (J. Hughes) 16.30 4.30; Tobins Lightning (K. Arsenault) 2.40.
Times: 28.4, 57.4, 127.1, 156.2. Also ran: Rockin Party, Dustylanesam, Tangled Mind, Easy DC Does IT, Dustylanekazaam. Winning horse owned by Michael Currie, Jerry MacKinnon, Kyle and Joseph Gardiner, P.E.I. Exactor 4-6 $18.90; Triactor 4-6-1 $138.10; Superfecta 4-6-1-3 $256.80.
Race 8 – Dilans Mustang (K. Murphy) 20.70 6.30 4.90; The Big Bite (K. Arsenault) 5.00 3.70; Casimir Obama (M. Bradley) 8.50.
Times: 29.1, 58.3, 128.1, 157.4. Also ran: Elm Grove Kaboom, Four Corners, Celebrate Your Bet, Howmacs Dragonator, JEB. Winning horse owned by Marc Gallant, Summerside. Exactor 1-5 $266.80; Triactor 1-5-All $120.10; Superfecta Carry over.
Race 9 – R ES Shabla (M. McGuigan) 16.00 11.00 9.90; Chocolate Terror (D. Crowe) 6.70 5.30; Woodmere Ceilidh (C. MacDonald) 2.60.
Times: 28.4, 58.2, 128.1, 156.3. Also ran: Woodmere Chella, Bettim Jackie, Dusty Lane Artiste, Woodmere Wyldstyle. Winning horse owned by Lloyd Parsons, Carmanville, N.L. Exactor 3-5 $156.30; Triactor 3-5-4 $405; Superfecta 3-5-4-1 $190.18.
Race 10 – Give Em Heck (G. Barrieau) 4.20 4.20 2.30; Narragansett (J. Hughes) 10.80 4.40; Zero Rate (A. Merner) 3.40.
Times: 29.1, 58.3, 127.3, 156.3. Also ran: Cabo Pan Lucas, Three Truths, Mach Of Ballykeel, Painted Pony. Winning horse owned by Colin Sheppard, Spaniards Bay, N.L. Exactor 1-2 $35.40; Triactor 1-2-6 $79.20; Superfecta 1-2-6-5 $184.85; Pick 3 All-All-1 $2.80.
Race 11 – Sock It Away (M. Campbell) 5.30 3.70 3.20; The Colonel (G. Barrieau) 3.70 3.10; Dustylanewesty (C. MacDonald) 2.80.
Times: 28.3, 58.2, 127.4, 156.1. Also ran: Dowahs Boy, Easy Flyer, Outstanding Payday, J J Powerball, Ascendant. Winning horse owned by Reginald MacPherson, Stratford. Exactor 8-4 $24.60; Triactor 8-4-2 $34.70; Superfecta 8-4-2-5 $126.30.
Race 12 – Czar Seelster (G. Weatherbee) 15.10 6.20 5.50; Ashes to Ashes (G. Barrieau) 2.10 2.20; Mr Irresistible (J. Hughes) 2.20.
Times: 27.3, 56.2, 126.2, 155.1. Also ran: Rose Run Quest, Keep Coming, Mick Dundee, Ultimatelyhandsome, Adkins Hanover. Winning horse owned by Tammy Johnston, Vernon Bridge. Exactor 5-4 $35; Triactor 5-4-7 $395.50; Superfecta 5-4-7-8 $67.74; Daily Double 8-5 $53.40.
Wager – $41,826.
