SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — The exceptional season continues for Heart And Soul as he defeated his Sunday afternoon featured foes for his seventh win of the season at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
Jason Hughes pointed the son of Western Paradise to the lead in the $2,900 preferred pace and was virtually unchallenged on his way to a 1:57.1 front-end score for trainer George Riley and owner Riley Farms Ltd., of Summerside. Pictonian Storm (Ken Murphy) snuck up the rail to deliver a second-place finish at 44-1 odds while Woodmere Chella (Gilles Barrieau) completed the $445.75 triactor.
Corey MacPherson celebrated a pair of winner’s on the card giving him 30 seasonal victories and extending his lead in the driver’s standings. MacPherson scored with Badlands Giovanna (2:02.1) for trainer Brady Sweet and with Private Dancer (2:00.4) from the Paul Conway barn.
Adam Merner found the wire first in three races of the day aboard Best Brew (2:01.2) in a 17-length maiden-breaking romp for trainer Ricky Armstrong, Windmerenoharmdone (1:59.4) for trainer Travis Wilkie and Diamond Call (1:58.1) from the Ron Gass stable. The three victories put Merner in second place amongst reinsman at 29 wins in Summerside in 2020 while David Dowling sits third with 28 driving wins with two programs left to go on the season.
– Compiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
SRW Results
Harness racing results from Sunday at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
Race 1 – Toy Cop (M. Heffernan) 3.80 2.40 2.10; Pineapple Express (W. MacKay Jr.) 3.60 2.90; The Gormanizor (J. Hughes) 2.80.
Times: 29, 59.1, 1:30.4, 2:01.3. Also ran: Leaveitwithme, Mr Pogge, Sharks Play, Little Navajo. Winning horse owned by Rebecca Blaisdell, P.E.I. Exactor 5-1 $14.70; Triactor 5-1-7 $47.40; Superfecta 5-1-7-3 $129.05.
Race 2 – Best Brew (A. Merner) 2.50 2.10 2.10; Saulsbrook Devan (C. MacPherson) 3.00 2.10; Game of Change (M. Heffernan) 2.80.
Times: 29.1, 58.4, 1:30.1, 2:01.2. Also ran: Thinkshesagrtlady, Easy Like Sunday, Eastern Sexy. Winning horse owned by Richard and Luke Armstrong, New Brunswick. Exactor 3-1 $5.10; Triactor 3-1-4 $15.20; Superfecta 3-1-4-2 $23.75 DD 5-3 $5.
Race 3 – Private Dancer (C. MacPherson) 9.50 3.20 2.10; A Fiesty X Ample (G. Barrieau) 4.10 2.10; Jays Little Spark (D. Spence) 2.10.
Times: 29, 59.4, 1:30.1, 2:00.41. Also ran: Shes A Lover, Khitam Image, Mia Lotta. Winning horse owned by Paul and Zach Conway, P.E.I. Exactor 3-5 $49.50; Triactor 3-5-1 $43.90; Superfecta 3-5-1-2 $91.35.
Race 4 – Rymar Jimbo (K. Murphy) 2.90 2.10 2.10; W C Little Willie (C. MacPherson) 4.60 2.60; Pictonian Thunder (A. Merner) 2.20.
Times: 29.3, 1:01.1, 1:31.4, 2:01.1. Also ran: Dylans future, Joe C One Fiveoh. Winning horse owned by Eric Doucette, P.E.I. Exactor 6-4 $15.30; Triactor 6-4-2 $52.10; Superfecta 6-4-2-1 $26.20.
Race 5 – Badlands Giovanna (C. MacPherson) 11.90 3.20 2.10; Fusspot (D. Dowling) 2.30 2.10; Sweet Silvia (K. Murphy) 2.10.
Times: 29.3, 1:00.0, 1:31.0, 2:02.1. Also ran: Southfield Sue, Articulate Lady, R ES Kate. Winning horse owned by Stephen Sweet, P.E.I. Exactor 1-3 $20.30; Triactor 1-3-6 $28; Superfecta 1-3-6-5 $30.05.
Race 6 – Windmerenoharmdone (A. Merner) 29.60 8.20 5.40; Imagine Speed (D. Spence) 3.40 2.20; Critique (Dr. M. Downey) 3.30.
Times: 29.0, 59.2, 1:29.2, 1:59.4. Also ran: Ultimate Flyingnun, Shouldabeenaclown, U Cant Fix Stupid. Winning horse owned by Travis Wilkie, P.E.I. Exactor 1-3 $209.05; Triactor 1-3-all $92.20.
Race 7 – Jeb (J. Hughes) 2.70 2.60 2.10; Dam Lucky (M. Heffernan) 2.80 2.30; Gringo Star (A. Merner) 10.00.
Times: 27.2, 58.1, 1:28.2, 2:00.2. Also ran: Emperor, Rash B Havior, Saulsbrook Lassie, Dangle Ona Dime. Winning horse owned by Robi Hughes, D. Blair and Eric MacLauchlan, P.E.I. Exactor 5-3. $9.70; Triactor 5-3-1 $54.10; Superfecta 5-3-1-6 $264.55.
Race 8 – K D Overdrive (K. Mason) 5.70 3.80 2.70; J K Cowboy (D. Spence) 10.20 6.50; Paris Beau (B. MacPhee) 9.30.
Times: 28.3, 58.1, 1:28.1, 1:58.1. Also ran: Rising Fella, Power of a Cruiser, Revenant, Instant Shadow, Howmac Magic. Winning horse owned by Stephen Mason, New Brunswick. Exactor 1-3 $31.70; Triactor 1-3-7 $331.80.
Race 9 – Flash in the Pang (K. Murphy) 8.50 4.40 3.10; Winter Blast (D. Dowling) 4.20 2.80; Montrose Hope (J.G. Davidson Sr.) 2.80.
Times: 29.0, 59.1, 1:28.3, 1:58.2. Also ran: Brandons Glory, Melanies Magic, Legendary Ron, Arrived Late, Bugger Max. Winning horse owned by G. Hughie Murphy, P.E.I. Exactor 1-2 $53.20; Triactor 1-2-4 $274.60; Superfecta 1-2-4-3 $246.25.
Race 10 – Georgie (D. Dowling) 8.10 20.30 2.40; Twin B Shadow (A. Merner) 52.40 5.90; Philanthopist (D. Spence) 5.40.
Times: 29.1, 58.3, 1:28.2, 2:00.1. Also ran: The Ironman, Smart Official, Dilans Mustang, White Fish Flash, Payback. Winning horse owned by Brody Ellis, Alberta; Susan Thomson, Jaycob and Allison Sweet, P.E.I. Exactor 5-6 $62; Triactor 5-6-2 $166.50; Superfecta 5-6-2-3 $90.05.
Race 11 – Whiskey to Wine (Dr. M. Downey) 19.80 8.80 2.10; Mrs Dragonfire (D. Dowling) 2.60 2.10; J J Breanne (J.G. Davidson Sr.) 2.30.
Times: 28.2, 58, 1:27.4, 1:58.3. Also ran: Bettim Jenny, Iloveroses, Love In Paradise, Sendmeasign. Winning horse owned by Dr. Mitchell Downey, New Brunswick. Exactor 7-4 $31.30; Triactor 7-4-6 $249.50; Superfecta 7-4-6-1 $250.30.
Race 12 – Heart and Soul (J. Hughes) 8.20 4.60 3.60; Pictonian Storm (K. Murphy) 9.10 6.60; Woodmere Chella (G. Barrieau) 3.70.
Times: 27.4, 57.4, 1:27.1, 1:27.1 Also ran: Cowboy Logic, Mantario, Soccer Hanover. Winning horse owned by Riley Farms, P.E.I. Exactor 4-1 $85.10; Triactor 4-1-3 $445.75; Superfecta 4-1-3-5 $119.28.
Race 13 – Diamond Call (A. Merner) 3.60 3.60 2.30; Tomorrows Headline (D. Dowling) 5.00 3.60; Adventure Luck (C. MacPherson) 2.30.
Times: 29.0, 58.3, 128.1, 158.1. Also ran: Positive Art, Union Man Hanover, Ebandtheboys, Dividend Day, Vegas Rich. Winning horse owned by Dale and Ronnie Rennie, P.E.I. Exactor 4-1 $10.80; Triactor 4-1-3 $20.90; Superfecta 4-1-3-2 $57.50; Daily Double 4-4 $9.80.
Wager – $30,853.
