CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – The Melissa Rennie stable was red hot Saturday afternoon, capturing the top two spots in the featured race at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park (CDP).
The $2,400 feature saw Red Magician go off as the longest shot on the board at 13-1 odds but hit the wire first, overcoming his heavily favoured stablemate Euchred (Adam Merner).
Corey MacPherson sent Red Magician to the lead off the gate, tripping the quarter-mile marker in 29 seconds before fellow Rennie-trainee Euchred came calling and was released to the lead. The half was hit in 58.2 before three-quarters in 1:28.2 while Red Magician sat patiently in the two-hole. MacPherson made his move in the stretch drive, getting up to win by three-quarters-of-a-length over Euchred while Eagle Jolt (Marc Campbell) was third to complete the healthy $740.60 triactor ticket.
Dale and Ronnie Rennie of Elmsdale hold the ownership papers of Red Magician.
The victory was one of two on the program for Melissa Rennie, who also won the Denny King Pace with Miss Sangria in 2:02.1 with Merner in the bike for owner Alex MacPhee of Clyde River.
Dusty Lane Zendaya posted a mild upset in the $2,350 fillies and mares open pace also with MacPherson supplying the longshot drive. The Stephen Gass-trainee was a winner in 1:58.1 for owners Alexis Gass and the estate of Shelley Gass of Cornwall. Collective Wisdom (Drew Neill) was second while Malabrigo (Campbell) grabbed third place.
Live racing continues Saturday at the CDP.
– Compiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
CDP Results
Harness racing results from Saturday at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Race 1 – Four Corners (R. Matheson) 4.60 2.70 2.30; Celebrate Your Bet (J. Hughes) 6.00 5.80; Sports Royalty (K. Arseanult) 6.30.
Times: 29.2, 100.1, 131.3, 202.1. Also ran: Navy Pilot Hanover, Thebestofme, C J Bluefin. Winning horse owned by Shirley Weeks, Hunter River. Exactor 4-6 $31.20; Triactor 4-6-1 $118.70; Superfecta 4-6-1-5 $209.25.
Race 2 – Camco Willow (D. Spence) 12.30 7.20 4.10; Brandons Last (L. Neill) 7.10 2.90; The Captain Jack (A. Merner) 4.00.
Times: 31, 101.1, 131.3, 203.1. Also ran: Is There An Issue, Lilbootsinparadise, Jonahs Star, J J Antonio, I Can Do It. Winning horse owned by Mike Ramsay, Summerside. Exactor 7-6 $169.20; Triactor 7-6-ALL $382.60; Superfecta 7-6-3-2 $169.69; DD 4-7 $37.60.
Race 3 – Scoot Out Of Here (M. Campbell) 4.80 3.20 2.70; Sir Native (J. Hughes) 3.70 2.40; Anzula (A. Merner) 2.30.
Times: 31.1, 101.1, 130.2, 200.1. Also ran: Avid Yankee, Cougar Hal, Selfie, Vintage Winner. Winning horse owned by Darla Jay, Charlottetown. Exactor 3-5 $13.20; Triactor 3-5-6 $72.50; Superfecta 3-5-6-1 $73.66.
Race 4 – Tell Me Why (A. Merner) 5.60 3.10 2.10; Modern Best (M. Campbell) 3.30 2.90; Outrageous Spirit (G. Hennessey) 2.10.
Times: 29.3, 59.4, 130, 158.2. Also ran: Hurricane Hill, Julep Hanover. Winning horse owned by Joseph MacDonald, Breadalbane. Exactor 3-2 $45; Triactor 3-2-5 $94.90.
Race 5 – Harbourlite Jerry (S. Shepherd) 7.10 4.00 2.90; Hemingway (A. Merner) 5.60 2.90; Slide Guitar (D. Dowling) 2.60.
Times: 30.3, 101.4, 131.1, 159.4. Also ran: Casimir Nunzio, Rockys Worls, All Turain. Winning horse owned by Ralph Jardine, Arthur, Ont. Exactor 2-1 $9.30; Triactor 2-1-5 $31.80; Superfecta 2-1-5-3 $31.20.
Race 6 – What A Babe (M. McGuigan) 9.30 4.80 2.50; Sendmeasign (M. Campbell) 5.50 3.40; Windemere Nancy (D. Dowling) 6.60.
Times: 29.4, 101.1, 130.1, 200.1. Also ran: Caughtmespeeding, Delcie Hanover, Charlottes Western, Elektra Express. Winning horse owned by Lynn MacLaren, Lance and Keir Jones, P.E.I. Exactor 5-2 $20.40; Triactor 5-2-3 $175; Superfecta 5-2-3-6 $58.79.
Race 7 – Dusty Lane Zendaya (C. MacPherson) 9.10 4.90 4.20; Collective Wisdom (D. Neill) 3.20 2.40; Malabrigo (M. Campbell) 2.40.
Times: 29.2, 59.2, 129.2, 158.1. Also ran: Dustlanemissmolly, Drivingthedragon N. Winning horse owned by Alexis Gass and the estate of Shelley Gass, Cornwall. Exactor 2-5 $34.20; Triactor 2-5-1 $269.70.
Race 8 – Miss Sangria (A. Merner) 5.20 3.60 3.20; Kinross Kate (C. MacPherson) 4.60 3.60; Dancers Pass (J. Hughes) 2.70.
Times: 30, 101.4, 132.3, 202.1. Also ran: Sandhill Star, Bad Silver, Windemereimalright, Pictonian Sareta. Winning horse owned by Alex MacPhee, Clyde River. Exactor 5-4 $25.20; Triactor 5-4-3 $103.30; Superfecta 5-4-3-1 2 $35/5-4-3-6 $163.80.
Race 9 – Burn Out Hanover (K. Arsenault) 3.20 3.10 2.10; Pictonian Storm (C. MacPherson) 4.80 2.10; Jetster (M. Campbell) 2.10.
Times: 29.4, 59.4, 130.1, 159.1. Also ran: Likely To Win, Casimir Obama, Jeb, Oh To Be Me. Winning horse owned by Jeff Holmes, Orwell. Exactor 4-1 $8.80; Triactor 4-1-3 $19; Superfecta 4-1-3-6 $30.75.
Race 10 – Mr Irresistible (J. Hughes) 2.60 2.10 2.10; Noudidntbluechip (M. Campbell) 4.90 3.50; Political Crisis (A. Merner) 3.10.
Times: 29.2, 59.1, 129.2, 159.1. Also ran: Lincoln Blues, Lincoln Blues, Lincoln Seelster, Chevalier Semalu, Desired Treasure. Winning horse owned by Danny Birt, Vernon Bridge. Exactor 2-1 $5.10; Triactor 2-1-3 $51.80; Superfecta 2-1-3-7 $225.15.
Race 11 – Rash B Havior (M. Campbell) 2.20 2.10 2.10; Homacs Dragonator (D. Neill) 7.10 2.40; Silverhill Buddy (D. Dowling) 2.10.
Times: 28, 58.3, 129.1, 159.1. Also ran: Jetta Flys, Jds Double Dose, My Lucky Killean. Winning horse owned by Michael Peters, Emyvale. Exactor 6-1 $29; Triactor 6-1-3 $59.20; Superfecta 6-1-3-5 $99.50.
Race 12 – Red Magician (C. MacPherson) 28.10 5.00 8.10; Euchred (A. Merner) 2.40 2.10; Eagle Jolt (M. Campbell) 3.00.
Times: 29, 58.2, 128.2, 158.1. Also ran: Tempo Seelster, Winter Blast, Rollwithitharry. Winning horse owned by Dale and Ronnie Rennie, Elmsdale. Exactor 3-5 $189.40; Triactor 3-5-2 $740.60.
Race 13 – Smart Official (J. Hughes) 6.20 2.70 2.20; Hp Bushido Dragjet (C. MacPherson) 7.80 3.80; Prince Adam (M. Campbell) 2.30.
Times: 29.1, 59.2, 130.3, 200.1. Also ran: Woodmere Soul, All Out, Shadows In Crime, Miramonttogo, Fly With Max. Winning horse owned by Peter Lanigan and Sandra Stead, Montague. Exactor 4-5 $28.50; Triactor 4-5-2 $70.90; Superfecta 4-5-2-8 $312.38; DD 3-5 $85.70.
Wager – $ 34,417.
