SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Rose Run Quest had to unload a quick final quarter to beat his foes Sunday and seal his spot in Saturday’s $25,000 Governor’s Plate final presented by Township Chevrolet and Noonan Petroleum at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
Marc Campbell sent his charge to the lead and controlled every fraction on his way to the fastest of two $5,000 eliminations on the afternoon program. Owned by Blair Hansen of Charlottetown, Rose Run Quest put down quarters of 27.4, 57.4 and 1:26.2 before fighting off a pair of hard closers with a 27.4 final panel to stop the clock in 1:54.1.
Do Over Hanover (Jason Hughes) came up the passing lane to finish second with Bugsy Maguire (Myles Heffernan Sr.) using a three-wide brush to finish third. The final spot in the fastest elimination went to Screen Test (Corey MacPherson) as he finished fourth and will advance to the final.
The other elimination saw the defending Governor’s Plate champion, Czar Seelster and driver Kenny Arsenault, prevail after circling up to nail pacesetter Down On My Luck (Hughes) at the wire in 1:54.3. Todd Weatherbee trains the son of Stonebridge Regal for owner Tammy Johnston of Stratford.
Third went to Euchred (David Dowling) while Burn Out Hanover (Gilles Barrieau) also gets a spot in the big dance.
Ramblinglily won her $3,000 Governor’s Plate open fillies and mares elimination in a huge 21-1 upset in a mile time of 1:56.1 with Todd Trites in the bike for trainer and co-owner Allan Jones and co-owner Normand Leger of Shediac, N.B. Sodwana Bay (Barrieau) went down to defeat by half-a-length in second with Drivingthedragon N (Hughes) third and Bettim Vicky (Campbell) fourth.
Collective Wisdom and Barrieau teamed up to win the other $3,000 elimination as the American Ideal mare won in 1:56.4 for trainer Jackie Matheson and owner Woodmere Farms of Marshfield. Rocknrols Image (Hughes) took a two-hole ride to finish second while West River Ambyr (Steven Shepherd) closed for third and Woodmere Chella (Dowling) makes Saturday’s $8,500 final with a fourth-place finish.
Dowling had four victories on the program, winning with Khitam Image (2:00.1), Shouldabeenaclown (2:00.2), The Devils Cut (1:59.1) and Varadero Hanover (1:58).
Governor’s Plate Week racing continues Tuesday at 6:30 p.m.
– Compiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
SRW Results
Harness racing results from Sunday at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
Race 1 – Khitam Image (D. Dowling) 28.50 7.40 3.40; W C Marys Buddy (A. Merner) 3.00 2.10; Bettorthanbobbi (M. Bradley) 2.30.
Times: 29.1, 100.1, 130.1, 200.1. Also ran: Bkshining Jewel, Spirit of August, Melray Roe, Windemere Pay Day, Articulate Lady. Winning horse owned by Valleygrove Farms, P.E.I. Exactor 5-2 $34; Triactor 5-2-1 $99.90.
Race 2 – Shouldabeenaclown (D. Dowling) 3.80 2.10 2.40; Sanchez Blue Chip (J. Hughes) 4.20 3.60; Jays Little Spark (D. Spence) 3.60.
Times: 29.3, 101.1, 130.2, 200.2. Also ran: Alberta Sky, Blacky Black, Soutfield Sue, Hurricane E J, Mia Lotta. Winning horse owned by Edgar Stewart, P.E.I. Exactor 3-8 $19.30; Triactor 3-8-7 $84.70; Superfecta 3-8-7-6 $236; Daily Double 2-3 $8.80.
Race 3 – The Devils Cut (D. Dowling) 11.40 3.90 3.20; Medici Hanover (J. Hughes) 3.50 2.60; Im A Miracle (A. Merner) 2.50.
Times: 29.4, 100.2, 129.4, 159.4. Also ran: Flowersonthebeach, Don’t Be A Hero, Elm Grove Nanci, Fern Hill Delight, Southfield Sandy. Winning horse owned by Chris MacKay and Andrew Brown, P.E.I. Exactor 1-4 $24.40; Triactor 1-4-6 $48.10; Superfecta 1-4-6-2 $159.75.
Race 4 – Goodmorning KY (K. Murphy) 11.30 5.30 2.60; Kant Katch Kaiden (D. Spence) 23.90 5.80; Windemere Nancy (M. McGuigan) 2.70.
Times: 29, 57.3, 127.3, 158. Also ran: Prettyndangerous, Badlands Giovanna, Love In Paradise, Sendmeasign. Winning horse owned by Melissa Banks, P.E.I. Exactor 4-2 $82.60; Triactor 4-2-5 $359.10.
Race 5 – J K Cowboy (D. Spence) 7.60 4.10 2.80; Useful Hanover (A. Merner) 5.50 3.10; Quick Mad (M. Campbell) 2.70.
Times: 28.2, 58.4, 129, 159.4. Also ran: Rawdon Gold Digger, Windemere Nick, Mr Pogge, Bowyer Hanover. Winning horse owned by Gregory McInnis, P.E.I. Exactor 2-3 $ 23.10; Triactor 2-3-4 $32.30; Superfecta 2-3-4-5 $41.65.
Race 6 – Collective Wisdom (G. Barrieau) 2.60 2.80 2.10; Rocknrols image (J. Hughes) 5.10 2.70; West River Ambyr (S.Shepard) 3.30.
Times: 29.1,59.1,128,156.4. Also ran: Woodmere Chella, Nomatterwhen, One Hot Camshaft, Woodmere Finesse. Winning horse owned by Woodmere Farms, P.E.I. Exactor 1-3 $17.20; Triactor 1-3-5 $139.40; Superfecta 1-3-5-2 $245.20.
Race 7 – Adkins Hanover (A. Campbell) 3.20 3.50 2.70; Woodmere Ideal Art (N. Rogers) 2.40 3.30; Bugger Max (D. Spence) 2.50.
Times: 28.2, 57.0, 126.3, 156.1. Also ran: Confident Fella, Red Magician, Nogreatmischief, Pictonian Storm, Phil Dorleans. Winning horse owned by Perry Burke, Quebec. Exactor 5-2 $8.10; Triactor 5-2-1 $35.80; Superfecta 5-2-1-3 $94.10.
Race 8 – Varadero Hanover (D. Dowling) 14.40 3.00 2.20; Whosurwinner (J. Hughes) 3.40 2.20; Flash in the Pang (G. Murphy) 2.70.
Times: 28.2, 58.3, 128, 158. Also ran: Prom King, Dilans Mustang, Casimir Nunzio, Windmere Johny, Good Friday Three. Winning horse owned by Bobby Gordon, P.E.I. Exactor 6-4 $14.10; Triactor 6-4-5 $41.20; Superfecta 6-4-5-1 $85.24.
Race 9 – Ramblinglily (T. Trites) 44.10 3.50 2.50; Sodwana Bay (G. Barrieau) 2.60 2.10; Drivingthedragon N (J. Hughes) 2.40.
Times: 28, 58.3, 127.4, 156.1. Also ran: Bettim Vicky, Jordies Hope, Innocent Kiss. Winning horse owned by Allan Jones and Normand Legere, New Brunswick. Exactor 4-3 $124.10; Triactor 4-3-1 $357.30.
Race 10 – Brandons Glory (G. Barrieau) 3.60 4.50 2.60; Myambrose (M. McGuigan) 3.60 3.30; Rising Fella (J. Hughes) 3.10.
Times: 28.3, 58.3, 127.3, 156.2. Also ran: JDS Double Dose, Lincoln Blues, Ultmate Flyingnun, Dividend Day. Winning horse owned by Cindy Gunn, New Brunswick. Exactor 6-1 $7.70; Triactor 6-1-3 $30.70; Superfecta 6-1-3-4 $76.
Race 11 – Czar Seelster (K. Arsenault) 13.30 5.20 3.00; Down on my Luck (J. Hughes) 8.50 3.40; Euchred (D. Dowling) 2.90.
Times: 27.1, 56.1, 125.1, 154.3. Also ran: Burn out Hanover, J J Powerball, Soccer Hanover, Hes Marvalous, All Artist. Winning horse owned by Tammy Johnston, P.E.I. Exactor 5-1 $70.50; Triactor 5-1-8 $173.40.
Race 12 – Rose Run Quest (M. Campbell) 3.60 3.10 2.20; Do Over Hanover (J. Hughes) 41.30 11.90; Bugsy Maguire (M. Heffernan) 2.60.
Times: 27.4, 57.1, 126.2, 154.1. Also ran: Screen Test, Noudidnt Blue Chip, Doctor Royal, Half Cut. Winning horse owned by Blair Hansen, P.E.I. Exactor 2-6 $439.25; Triactor 2-6-4 $182.60; Superfecta 2-6-4-1 $511.55; Daily Double 5-2 $23.20.
Wager – $45,366.
