CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Cartoon Daddy fought off all comers in the final strides to hit the winner’s circle in Thursday’s feature at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
David Dowling supplied the winning steer, stopping the clock in 1:59.2 for owners William Andrew of Calgary and Brian Andrew of Milton Station.
The program saw the first snowfall of the season with blustery conditions putting the track at a two-second variant.
The $2,200 feature pace saw Weekend Atnannies (Mike McGuigan) set the tempo with opening splits of 27.3 and 57.4 before succumbing to the first-over advance of Cartoon Daddy at the three-quarters of 1:28.4.
Cartoon Daddy, who moved into the stable of Danny MacDonald for the first time, continued to advance the final quarter and prevailed over his rivals for a one-length score.
Jeb (Jason Hughes) rallied for second with Likely To Win (Adam Merner) finishing third.
Trainer Cindy MacDonald returned home to the Whim Road with a pair of winners from her Montague stable after the weekday card.
Sailor Blue was a 2:04.1 victor in a $1,500 trot class with Corey MacPherson at the lines, while MacDonald and MacPherson clicked in the $1,950 open trot with a 2:01.4 open-length score with Dusty Lane Jacob.
– Complied by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
CDP Results
Results from Thursday’s harness racing card at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Race 1 – Oh to Be You (D. Dowling) 4.10 3.00 2.30; Elm Grove Nanci (K. Murphy) 2.50 3.10; Lilbootsinparadise (C. MacPherson) 3.10.
Times: 30.2, 102.1, 133.1, 203.1. Also ran: I Can Do It, Lyndale Coco, Second Chance Whim, R ES Peyton, Howmac Maragrita. Winning horse owned by Chris MacKay, French River; and Carman Woodside, Kensington. Exactor 5-1 $16.50; Triactor 5-1-6 $262.10; Superfecta 5-1-6-7 $432.27.
Race 2 – Sailor Blue (C. MacPherson) 6.10 2.10 2.10; Guccios Office (K. Murphy) 2.10 2.10; Diamond Mine (A. Merner) 2.50.
Times: 30.3, 101.4, 132.3, 204.1. Also ran: Oceanview Mini, Tickle Trunk. Winning horse owned by Cynthia MacDonald and Yossi Martonovich, Montague. Exactor 3-5 $8.20; Triactor 3-5-6 $30.90; Daily Double 5-3 $12.40.
Race 3 – Female Finesse (M. Campbell) 6.70 3.90 5.30; Vintage Winner (C. MacPherson) 5.30 4.90; What A Babe (T. Walsh) 5.60.
Times: 29.3, 100.1, 131.3, 203.3. Also ran: Oceanview Beemer, Fleurje, Bugtown Superstar, Sweet Sour Puss, R ES Kate. Winning horse owned by William White, Murray River. Exactor 2-3 $41.20; Triactor 2-3-7 $87.30.
Race 4 – Atlantic Drive (M. Bradley) 13.10 14.20 6.30; Saulsbrook Bailey (J. MacKenzie) 15.70 5.70; Arc Light (M. Campbell) 3.50.
Times: 30.1, 100.1, 130.2, 202.2. Also ran: Fiftyshadesofgraci, Southern Heart, Clare Hall Hanover, Atlantic Drive. Winning horse owned by Scott Dunn, Montague. Exactor 5-6 $62.80; Triactor 5-6-2 $311.20; Superfecta 5-6-2-7 $115.78.
Race 5 – Howmacs Dragonator (G. Barrieau) 2.90 3.30 2.80; Dilans Mustang (K. Murphy) 6.10 7.30; Miramonttogo (D. Neill) 5.30.
Times: 29.3, 100.1, 130.2, 200.2. Also ran: Jetta Flys, Inspector Murdoch, All Out, Windsun Rebel. Winning horse owned by Tracy Conway, Summerside; and Lynn Livingstone, Kensington. Exactor 2-4 $9; Triactor 2-4-1 $27.70; Superfecta 2-4-1-5 $57.05.
Race 6 – Dusty Lane Jacob (C. MacPherson) 5.50 2.40 0; Suicide Shift (S. Shepherd) 2.40 0; Frill Seeker (K. Arsenault) 0.
Times: 30.0, 101.1, 131.4, 201.4. Winning horse owned by Cynthia Macdonald, Montague; and Tanya MacKinnon, Souris. Exactor 4-1 $11.80.
Race 7 – Silverhill Misty (J. Hughes) 4.00 5.30 2.10; Windemereimalright (D. Dowling) 3.40 2.10; Sports Highlights (G. Barrieau) 2.40.
Times: 29.4, 100.4, 131.1, 201.2. Also ran: Kinross Kate. Winning horse owned by Kurt Hughes, Stratford. Exactor 6-4 $12.40; Triactor 6-4-2 $18.50.
Race 8 – Avid Yankee (A. Merner) 5.70 4.80 3.40; Sandhill Star (K. Murphy) 13.00 6.10; Diduseethat (M. Campbell) 22.40.
Times: 28.3, 58.4, 130.1, 201.1. Also ran: Can Art, Outrageous Spirit, Anzula, Bad Silver, Bignprecious. Winning horse owned by Allison Ramsay, Winsloe North. Exactor 4-9 $118.20; Triactor 4-9-8 $333.75.
Race 9 – Julep Hanover (W. Myers) 3.20 2.40 2.10; Good Luck Kathy (E. Smith) 2.80 2.20; Swingirl (C. MacPherson) 2.50.
Times: 29.2, 100.2, 130.3, 200.3. Also ran: Perfect Raider, Miss Sangria, Cougar Gal. Winning horse owned by Wade Myers, Charlottetown. Exactor 3-5 $14.70; Triactor 3-5-6 $57.50; Superfecta 3-5-6-2 $82.45.
Race 10 – Cartoon Daddy (D. Dowling) 7.40 5.00 3.30; JEB (J. Hughes) 4.70 3.30; Likely To Win (A. Merner) 2.90.
Times: 27.3, 57.4, 128.4, 159.2. Also ran: Rockin Indy, Weekend Atnannies, Harbourlite Jerry. Winning horse owned by William Andrew, Calgary; and Brian Andrew, Milton Station. Exactor 8-6 $64.10; Triactor 8-6-7 $352.90; Superfecta 8-6-7-3 $105.04.
Race 11 – Nikes Cowgirl (M. Campbell) 4.40 6.50 4.40; HP Rubis Joyce (G. Barrieau) 11.70 7.60; Caught Me Speeding (K. Arsenault) 7.30.
Times: 28.4, 58.1, 128.4, 159.3. Also ran: Windemere Nancy, Goodmorning Ky, Sir Native, Selfie, C L La Rousse, Scoot Out Of Here. Winning horse owned by James Struthers, Port Morien, N.S. Exactor 7-4 $51.50; Triactor 7-4-1 $83.50; Superfecta 7-4-1-5 $77.02; Daily Double 8-7 $8.80.
Wager – $16,391.
