CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — The rain was in full force for the Thursday program at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park, but so was Eastern Canada’s trotting power.
It was all systems go in the wet weather for Gettin Messi over a track with a two-second variant as the champion trotter won his three-year-old Lady Slipper division in a 21-length route in 2:01.1. Mike McGuigan supplied the drive for trainer Len McGuigan and owner Jamie Whalen of Avondale.
Mile Hill Willie scored in his $8,000 Lady Slipper split in 2:01.3 for driver Gilles Barrieau and owner-trainer Paul Morrison of Cardigan. Ya Boy Bear delivered in the final sophomore division with a 2:02.1 victory for trainer-driver Marc Campbell and owner Michael Bailey of Morell.
The card also featured a pair of $9,000 two-year-old Lady Slipper stake divisions for trotters and Mack Truck got up in the stretch drive to win the first split in 2:08 for driver Barrieau, trainer Randy Van Meer and owners Donna Van Meer of Bowmanville, Ont., and Lynda MacSwain of Stratford.
Mykindofparty had a maiden-breaking score in the other $9,000 split in 2:06.2 in line to Corey MacPherson for trainer Paul MacDonald and owner Jonathan MacDonald of North Wiltshire.
The $2,350 D & G Younker memorial open trot was won by Freddie and driver Walter Cheverie in 2:03.1.
Compiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
CDP Results
Harness racing results from Thursday at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Race 1 – Mini Snort (M. Heffernan) 10.20 4.30 4.10; Mamas Lil Beach (M. McGuigan) 4.90 3.00; Red Dirt Star (G. Barrieau) 4.20.
Times: 30.2, 1:02.1, 1:35, 2:06.2. Also Ran: J J Kinley, Windemere Pay Day, I Can Do It, Eastern Sexy, Spirit Of August. Winning horse owned by Jennifer and Robert Parsons, P.E.I. Exactor 5-1 $36.20; Triactor 5-1-4 $152.80; Superfecta 5-1-4-2 $223.17.
Race 2 – Mack Truck (G. Barrieau) 3.90 2.40 2.10; GotToGitMeSum (B. MacPhee) 3.70 2.10; Westview Star (C. MacPherson) 2.10.
Times: 31.2, 1:03.2, 1:35.4, 2:08. Also Ran: A Fishermans Son (second, barred from wagering – refund), Go With Her. Winning horse owned by Donna Van Meer, Ontario; and Lynda Macswain, P.E.I. Exactor 4-5 $31.10; Triactor 4-5-3 $45.60; Superfecta Refund; Daily Double 5-4 $17.50 5-2 $6.
Race 3 – Better Be In Love (J. Hughes) 5.80 3.70 2.60; Akrotiri (K. Arsenault) 10.80 5.20; WindmereNoHarmDone (D. Dowling) 2.50.
Times: 30.1, 1:02.1, 1:33.4, 2:04.2. Also Ran: Southern Heart, Bayside Alexis, Elm Grove Nanci, Skycrew, Tobins Hope. Winning horse owned by Vic Puddy, Ontario. Exactor 3-4 $64.50; Triactor 3-4-2 $116.70; Superfecta 3-4-2-5 $313.15.
Race 4 – MyKindOfParty (C. MacPherson) 10.80 4.10 2.30; Tequila Tuesday (M. Heffernan) 2.70 2.10; Incredible Hally (M. Campbell) 2.10.
Times: 30.2, 1:02, 1:33.4, 2:06.2 . Also Ran: Dusty Lane Del, Windemere Ally. Winning horse owned by John MacDonald, P.E.I. Exactor 2-5 $34; Triactor 2-5-3 $120.40; Superfecta 2-5-3-1 $50.40.
Race 5 – Suicide Shift (S. Shepherd) 4.10 2.70 2.10; Diamond Mine (K. Murphy) 4.10 4.10; Labero (G. Barrieau) 2.40.
Times: 30.0, 1:01.2, 1:32.4, 2:03.4. Also Ran: Frill Seeker, Daisy River, Majian Dillon. Winning horse owned by Margo Fisher, New Brunswick; Harold Shepherd, P.E.I. Exactor 6-4 $70.30; Triactor 6-4-3 $102.50; Superfecta 6-4-3-2 $174.97.
Race 6 – Gettin Messi (M. McGuigan) 2.20 2.70 2.10; Dreamboat Annie (G. Barrieau) 5.80 2.90; Oceanview Hal (W. Cheverie) 3.70.
Times: 31.2, 1:01.1, 1:31.1, 2:01.1. Also Ran: Dusty Lane Titan, Dusty Lane Mavis, Westview Sue. Winning horse owned by James Whelan, P.E.I. Exactor 3-5 $23.50; Triactor 3-5-4 $110.90; Superfecta 3-5-4-2 $108.05.
Race 7 – Freddie (W. Cheverie) 6.50 3.90 2.30; Majian Tango (J. Ripley) 2.80 2.20; Star Photo (J. Hughes) 2.40.
Times: 30.2, 1:02.3, 1:33.4, 2:03.1. Also Ran: Hop Up, Buckaroo, Sailor Blue, Scary Good. Winning horse owned by Three Wisemen Stable, P.E.I. Exactor 7-5 $14.10; Triactor 7-5-6 $33; Superfecta 7-5-6-2 $58.65.
Race 8 – Mile Hill Willie (G. Barrieau) 2.30 2.30 2.10; RichsNorthernDream (K. Arsenault) 4.30 2.50; Whim Road Gem (J. Panting) 3.40.
Times: 30.1, 59.4, 1:30.4, 2:01.3. Also Ran: Camco Bailey, BJ Santana, Shadow Trainer. Winning horse owned by Paul Morrison, P.E.I. Exactor 1-2 $5.90; Triactor 1-2-3 $20.60; Superfecta 1-2-3-6 $37.15.
Race 9 – Back In The Game (K. Arsenault) 4.20 5.40 2.60; Khitam Image (D. Dowling) 6.40 4.60; Selfie (M. McGuigan) 2.20.
Times: 29.3, 1:00.3, 1:31.4, 2:02.3. Also Ran: Can Art, Mach An Angel, March Magic, WindemereImAlright, C L La Rousse. Winning horse owned by Kevin Harvey, Nova Scotia; and Charles Bowlin, New Brunswick. Exactor 4-8 $15.20; Triactor 4-8-2 $50.60; Superfecta 4-8-2-6 $134.50.
Race 10 – Ya Boy Bear (M. Campbell) 2.60 2.10 2.10; Little Miss Winnie (K. Arsenault) 2.50 2.40; Ableway (S. Shepherd) 2.70.
Times: 30.1, 1:00.2, 1:32, 2:02.1. Also Ran: WindemereBarrister, Hard Case, Oceanview Ruby. Winning horse owned by Mike Bailey, P.E.I. Exactor 1-3 $5.80; Triactor 1-3-4 $16.80; Superfecta 1-3-4-6 $19.75.
Race 11 – Woodmere Chella (D. Dowling) 5.10 2.90 2.50; Hurricane Hill (C. MacPherson) 2.90 2.30; Bettim Jenny (G. Barrieau) 2.50.
Times: 29, 58.1, 1:28.1, 1:57.3. Also Ran: Brief Interlude, Kant Katch Kaiden, Goodmorning Ky, After The Lovin. Winning horse owned by Valleygrove Farms, P.E.I. Exactor 5-1 $11.60; Triactor 5-1-2 $17; Superfecta 5-1-2-4 $122.90.
Race 12 – DrivingTheDragon N (J. Hughes) 6.00 5.80 3.70; Imagine Speed (D. Spence) 13.60 8.10; Dreas Good Powow (C. MacPherson) 5.10.
Times: 29.3, 1:00.3, 1:30.1, 2:00.1. Also Ran: Dancers Pass, PayTheLineBlueChip, Jens Credit, Outrageous Spirit. Winning horse owned by Don MacRae, P.E.I. Exactor 6-5 $52.50; Triactor 6-5-1 $79.50; Daily Double 5-6 $9.50.
Wager – $30,212.
