SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — With a hat-trick performance on the Friday evening program, driver David Dowling continued his grip on the lead in the Basil Whelan Memorial Award standings for leading driver of Governor’s Plate Week harness racing at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway.
The Warren Grove driver started the action off winning a $2,500 Atlantic Sires Stakes’ B division for three-year-old pacing fillies with After The Lovin for trainer Earl Watts in 2:00.4.
The Devils Cut supplied Dowling’s second win in 2:04 in another $2,500 B split for trainer Chris MacKay of French River.
Ramset used first-over tactics to win a $1,500 overnight event in 1:58.1 for trainer Elton Millar of Tyne Valley to give Dowling win No. 3.
The Whelan Memorial standings will be settled during Saturday evening’s 16-dash Governor’s Plate program, which begins at 6:30 p.m.
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An eventful A event
In other Atlantic Sires Stakes’ action for sophomore fillies, Elm Grove Nellie was placed the winner in an eventful $12,700 A division. Dale Spence was in the bike for trainer Joe Baxter and owners Jennifer Baxter of Falmouth and Gregory Francis of Windsor, N.S.
Cheeky Cherry (driven by Clare MacDonald) was the winner by two-lengths in 1:58.3, but was placed back to fifth for interference. When the dust settled on the judges inquiries, Elm Grove Nellie was placed to the winning spot with a corrected mile time of 1:59. Howmac Sabrina (Dowling) was placed second and Unapologetically (Marc Campbell) completed the triactor.
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Arc Light found the winner’s circle in the second $12,700 A division for trainer-driver Campbell and owner Grayland Farm of Pugwash, N.S. Woodmere Oleksiak (Dowling) finished second to have her winning streak snapped while Therealdeal (Walter Cheverie) was third in the 1:57.3 mile.
The other Atlantic Sires Stakes’ B division featured Dustylanebukinfuty win in 2:00. Corey MacPherson drove for trainer Stephen Gass of Cornwall.
Mando Fun won the Race 12 Medastar Memorial Pace in 1:57.1. Campbell drove for trainer Paul Biggar of Tyne Valley.
Goodmorning Ky scored a mild upset in the Bud Ramsay Memorial Pace, stopping the clock in 1:59.3 for driver Ken Murphy and trainer Franks Banks of Summerside.
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Compiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
Summary
Summary of Friday night's harness racing cards in Summerside:
Race 1
W C Little Willie (N. Rogers) 4.20 2.60 2.10; Bigmachwithcheese (D. Spence) 2.60 2.10; Paddy Murphy (D. Dowling) 2.90.
Times: 30.2, 1:02.1, 1:32.2, 2:01.3. Also ran: Jenna Grace, Articulate Lady, J J Alexa.
Winning horse owned by William Folland, P.E.I.
Exactor 4-3 $19.40. Triactor 4-3-6 $41.90. Superfecta 4-3-6-1 $19.00.
Race 2
Dustylanebukinfuty (C. MacPherson) 2.90 2.10 2.10; Girl With Attitude (K. Murphy) 4.00 2.10; Fern Hill Delight (D. Dowling) 2.10.
Times: 28.3, 59.2, 1:29.4, 2:00. Also ran: Windemere Pay Day, Howmac Margarita, Bkshining Jewel.
Winning horse owned by Dianne Gass, Alexis Gass, P.E.I.
Exactor 2-4 $7.50. Triactor 2-4-6 $13.10. Superfecta 2-4-6-3 $71.95.
Race 3
Goodmorning KY (K. Murphy) 13.80 4.10 7.20; Miss Sangria (A. Merner) 3.50 2.70; Howmac Blaze (D. Spence) 9.70.
Times: 29.1, 1:00, 1:30.1, 1:59.3. Also ran: Tell Me Why, Windemere Nancy, Howmac Blaze.
Winning horse owned by Melissa Banks, P.E.I.
Exactor 7-6 $22.60. Triactor 7-6-2 $162.00. Superfecta 7-6-2-5 $9.70.
Race 4
After the Lovin (D. Dowling) 2.50 2.40 2.10; Khitam Image (A. Merner) 5.40 6.40; West River Donna (M.C. MacDonald) 2.70.
Times: 30.4, 1:02.1, 1:31.3, 2:00.4. Also ran: Glasgow Gracie, A Lotta Rosie, Runnindownadream.
Winning horse owned by Windermere Farms, P.E.I., River Valley Management, N.B.
Exactor 5-3 $14.50. Triactor 5-3-1 $35.40. Superfecta 5-3-1-2 $58.45.
Race 5
Jays Little Spark (D. Spence) 5.30 4.10 2.70; Shes A Lover (R. Chappell) 3.10 2.30; Blacky Black (N. Rogers) 3.40.
Times: 28.1, 57.1, 1:29.2, 2:02.1. Also ran: Sharks Play, The Gormanizor, Western Gracie, C L LA Rousse.
Winning horse owned by Chris MacInnis, P.E.I.
Exactor 6-4 $68.20. Triactor 6-4-8 $289.80. Superfecta 6-4-8-1 $47.00.
Race 6
Medici Hanover (J. Hughes) 2.30 2.60 2.10; Bugtown Superstar (D. Dowling) 3.70 2.10; Charmbo Destiny (M. McGuigan) 2.10.
Times: 29.4, 59.4, 1;29.3, 1:58.2. Also ran: Glenview Natalie, Hurricane Hill, Mach An Angel.
Winning horse owned by Kent Williams, Andrew Williams, Lyndon Hardy, P.E.I.
Exactor 1-2 $4.90. Triactor 1-2-6 $24.60. Superfecta 1-2-6-3 $64.55.
Race 7
The Devils Cut (D. Dowling) 2.10 2.10 2.10; Glenview Quintanna (W. Cheverie) 3.30 2.70; Camco In A Hurry (J. Hughes) 3.50.
Times: 31.2, 1:03.3, 1:35.1, 2:01. Also ran: Spirit of August, Elm Grove Nanci, J J Ella
Winning horse owned by Chris MacKay, Andrew Brown, P.E.I.
Exactor 1-5 $9.70. Triactor 1-5-2 $103.90. Superfecta 1-5-2-3 $111.45.
Race 8
Ramset (D. Dowling) 4.20 4.40 2.40 ; Shiftyn Georgie (J. Hughes) 4.50 3.00; Heart and Soul (W. Cheverie) 2.10.
Times: 28.2, 56.4, 1:27.1, 1:58.1. Also ran: Adventure Luck, Windemere Johny, Useful Hanover, Fly With Max.
Winning horse owned by Ryan MacLeod, Everett MacLeod, P.E.I.
Exactor 3-5 $9.20. Triactor 3-5-7 $34.90. Superfecta 3-5-7-6 $87.22.
Race 9
Elm Grove Nellie (D. Spence) 8.90 6.50 7.20; Howmac Sabrina (D. Dowling) 4.10 4.10; Unapologetically (L.D. MacLean) 12.80.
Times: 28.2, 57.1, 1:27.1, 1:58.3. Also ran: Im A Miracle, Emilys Angel, Lady N Paradise, Ma Rebelle.
Winning horse owned by Jennifer Baxter, Gregory Francis, N.S.
Exactor 6-7 $17.90. Triactor 7-6-all $30.90.
Race 10
Likely to Win (A. Merner) 5.40 3.90 2.80; The Big Bite (K. Arsenault) 2.60 2.10; Rash B Havior (M. Campbell) 3.70.
Times: 29.3, 1:00.1, 1:30.1, 15:9.2. Also ran: Dividend Day, Whosurwinner, Rising Fella.
Winning horse owned by Blenise Young, Lester Campbell, N.S., Jeffrey Campbell, Alta.
Exactor 4-3 $14.10. Triactor 4-3-2 $69.80. Superfecta 4-3-2-6 $136.00.
Race 11
Arc Light (M. Campbell) 5.80 5.00 2.50 ; Woodmere Oleksiak (D. Dowling) 3.60 2.20; Therealdeal (W. Cheverie) 2.60.
Times: 28, 57.2, 1:27.1, 1:57.3. Also ran: Pickpocketprincess, Woodmere Rio, Woodmere Tango, Miss Dynamite D, Back in the Game.
Winning horse owned by Grayland Farm, N.S.
Exactor 4-2 $11.60. Triactor 4-2-1 $22.90. Superfecta 4-2-1-7 $81.45.
Race 12
Mando Fun (M. Campbell) 5.30 6.90 3.10; At the Helm (A. Merner) 6.50 4.20; Nogreatmischief (C.W. Cheverie) 2.10.
Times: 28.4, 58.4, 1:27.4, 1:57.1. Also ran: HP Bushido Dragjet, Noplay, Phil Dorleans.
Winning horse owned by Paul Biggar, Donald Callbeck, P.E.I.
Exactor 6-4 $20.30. Triactor 6-4-2 $87.10. Superfecta 6-4-2-5 $48.98. Daily Double 4-6 $13.40.
Total wager – $34,534.
