CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Under a front-end steer from the ‘King’ of Island harness racing, Sock It Away snatched the New Year’s Eve feature and stamped himself as the winningest horse under the age of six in North American harness racing Monday at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
As part of a five-win evening for driver Marc Campbell, Sock It Away controlled the front end in the $2,500 preferred pace and powered away to a four-and-three-quarter length victory, stopping the clock in 1:57.3.
It was the 20th win of the season for Sock It Away, who only tasted defeat once for trainer Kevin MacLean and owner Reg MacPherson of Stratford. Monday’s victory puts him at the top for wins amongst three-year-olds, regardless of gender or gait, in North America and ties him for second place for wins by any standardbred on the continent.
Finishing second in the preferred pace was Winter Blast (Jason Hughes) while Red Magician (Corey MacPherson) was third.
Campbell also hit the winner’s circle with Navy Pilot Hanover, Jetster and Modern Best all from his own stable and closed the year out in the New Year’s Eve finale with Prince Adam for trainer Matt Hinkley of Margaree, N.S.
Driver David Dowling celebrated his 100th win of the season while capturing four races on the final card of 2018. Dowling hit the winner’s circle in an upset performance with Dustlanemissmolly in 2:00.3 in the $2,350 open mares class for trainer Myles Heffernan Jr., and owner Jackie Heffernan of Summerville. Drivingthedragon N (Hughes) hung on for second with Dusty Lane Zendaya (MacPherson) completing the healthy $599.30 triactor ticket.
Dowling also hit the wire first with Silverhill Buddy in 2:00.4 for trainer Stacey Lund of Stratford, Rockin Indy in 2:00.3 for Troy Murray of Clyde River and Mach An Angel in 2:03.4 for Rocky Schurman of Summerside.
Live racing continues Saturday with a 12:30 p.m. first race post time.
– Compiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. – Harness racing results from Monday at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Race 1 – Navy Pilot Hanover (M. Campbell) 2.60 2.10 2.10; Camco Willow (D. Spence) 7.60 4.10; Lyndale Coco (J. Hughes) 2.20.
Times: 30.1, 101.4, 132.4, 203.2. Also ran: Brandons Last, I Can Do It, Jonahs Star, Lilbootsinparadise. Winning horse owned by Alden O’Brien, Alex Quinn, Natasha Campbell and Larry Chappell, P.E.I. Exactor 1-5 $15; Triactor 1-5-4 $78.90; Triactor 1-5-4-7 $190.45.
Race 2 – Hp Bushido Dragjet (C. MacPherson) 5.10 3.30 2.30; Lincoln Blues (D. Dowling) 3.50 2.30; Four Corners (R. Matheson) 2.10.
Times: 29.2, 59.3, 131.1, 202.1. Also ran: Celebrate Your Bet, Sports Royalty, C J Bluefin, Thebestofme, Medoland Bobcat. Winning horse owned by Keith Camick, Willow Grove, N.B. Exactor 4-7 $12.70; Triactor 4-7-5 $21; Superfecta 4-7-5-2 $34.60; DD 1-4 $8.30.
Race 3 – Mach An Angel (D. Dowling) 5.80 3.20 2.80; Caught Me Speeding (K. Arsenault) 2.40 2.40; Kinross Kate (G. Hennessey) 5.10.
Times: 29.3, 101.1, 133.1, 203.4. Also ran: Scoot Out Of Here, Selfie, Howmac Blaze, Bettim Vicky, Pictonian Sareta. Winning horse owned by Rocky Schurman, Summerside. Exactor 4-2 $13.90; Triactor 4-2-1 $45.30; Superfecta 4-2-1-7 $216.40.
Race 4 – Jetster (M. Campbell) 4.90 2.70 2.10; Rash B Havior (A. Merner) 2.70 2.10; Jds Double Dose (D. Spence) 2.70.
Times: 29.3, 59.2, 129.1, 158.4. Also ran: Slide Guitar, Narragansett, Howmacs Dragonator. Winning horse owned by James Struthers, Glace Bay, N.S. Exactor 1-5 $19.70; Triactor 1-5-4 $119.10; Superfecta 1-5-4-3 $113.30.
Race 5 – Delcie Hanover (K. Murphy) 8.70 3.80 2.50; Sir Native (J. Hughes) 5.50 3.30; Cougar Gal (M. Campbell) 2.90.
Times: 30.1, 101.1, 132.3, 202.4. Also ran: Avid Yankee, Vintage Winner, Can Art, Royal Native. Winning horse owned by Ryan Doucette, South Rustico. Exactor 4-5 $37.60; Triactor 4-5-7 $82; Superfecta 4-5-7-6 $129.
Race 6 – Silverhill Buddy (D. Dowling) 7.40 3.50 2.80; Jetta Flys (J. Hughes) 4.70 3.30; Harbourlite Jerry (S. Shepherd) 3.60.
Times: 28.2, 59.4, 130.1, 200.4. Also ran: Casimir Nunzio, Elm Grove Kaboom, Rockys World. Winning horse owned by Joanne MacRae, David Myers and Gwyneth McGuirk, P.E.I. Exactor 4-2 $31.10; Triactor 4-2-6 $51.50; Superfecta 4-2-6-5 $95.05.
Race 7 – Hemingway (A. Merner) 5.10 3.60 3.20; Smart Official (J. Hughes) 2.50 2.50; Noudidnt Blue Chip (M. Campbell) 11.30.
Times: 29.3, 100.3, 130.4, 200.3. Also ran: Starcastic, Windsun Rebel, Top Of The Morning, Dilans Mustnag, Chevalier Semalu. Winning horse owned by Max Sehl, Nova Scotia; Beth MacPherson, Tongtong Zhang and Wade MacDonald, P.E.I. Exactor 6-4 $7.60; Triactor 6-4-7 $126.20; Superfecta 6-4-7-5 $98.21.
Race 8 – Tell Me Why (A. Merner) 18.60 5.50 3.50; Outrageous Spirit (G. Hennessey) 5.10 3.20; Southfield Sassy (D. Neill) 3.40.
Times: 29.1, 100, 130.4, 201.4. Also ran: Swingirl, Hurricane Hill, Silverhill Misty, Traces Of Purple. Winning horse owned by Joseph MacDonald and Alexis Gass, P.E.I. Exactor 5-7 $42.80; Triactor 5-7-1 $353; Superfecta 5-7-1-6 $370.69.
Race 9 – Rockin Indy (D. Dowling) 3.70 2.50 2.10; Eagle Jolt (M. Campbell) 2.70 2.10; Pictonian Storm (C. MacPherson) 2.30.
Times: 29.4, 101.1, 131.4, 200.3. Also ran: Jeb, Casimir Obama. Winning horse owned by Troy Murray, Clyde River. Exactor 2-3 $6.80; Triactor 2-3-5 $16.50.
Race 10 – Modern Best (M. Campbell) 4.70 3.00 2.80; What A Babe (M. McGuigan) 5.20 3.70; Charlottes Western (D. Neill) 3.20.
Times: 29.4, 100.2, 130.4, 201.3. Also ran: Elektra Express, Dancers Pass, Sendmeasign, Miss Sangria, Bad Silver. Winning horse owned by Simon Poirier and Chad McDonnell, Inverness, N.S. Exactor 4-3 $17.20; Triactor 4-3-2 $69.60; Superfecta 4-3-2-6 $114.90.
Race 11 – Dustlanemissmolly (D. Dowling) 15.50 12.00 5.40; Drivingthedragon N (J. Hughes) 11.90 3.20; Dusty Lane Zendaya (C. MacPherson) 5.20.
Times: 29.2, 100.1, 130.2, 200.3. Also ran: Collective Wisdom, Malabrigo, Ramblinglily, Julep Hanover. Winning horse owned by Jackie Heffernan, Glace Bay, N.S. Exactor 5-2 $208.10; Triactor 5-2-1 $599.30; Superfecta 5-2-1-7 $369.20.
Race 12 – Sock It Away (M. Campbell) 2.80 2.10 2.10; Winter Blast (J. Hughes) 3.90 2.70; Red Magician (C. MacPherson) 3.80.
Times: 28.2, 58.1, 128.1, 157.3. Also ran: Euchred, Burn Out Hanover. Winning horse owned by Reg MacPherson, Stratford. Exactor 5-1 $13.60; Triactor 5-1-2 $36.
Race 13 – Prince Adam (M. Campbell) 16.40 12.40 4.90; Fly With Max (D. Dowling) 5.10 4.70; Mr Irresistible (J. Hughes) 4.80.
Times: 28.4, 59.2, 131.4, 202.1. Also ran: All Turain, Desired Treasure, Shadows In Town, Miramonttogo, All Out. Winning horse owned by Matthew Hinkley, Cameron MacMillan and Mark MacDonell, Nova Scotia. Exactor 3-1 $95.60; Triactor 3-1-2 $108.80; Superfecta 3-1-2-9 $663.10; DD 5-3 $12.
Wager – $49,628.
