SUMMERSIDE – Driver Corey MacPherson had a night to remember on Saturday, winning five races on the 16-dash harness racing program at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway.
MacPherson won the fastest $12,800 Atlantic Sires Stakes’ A Division for three-year-old pacing colts with Sock It Away in 1:54.2 to remain undefeated on the season for trainer Kevin MacLean and owner Reg MacPherson of Stratford.
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Andrew Perry Memorial Trot
MacPherson also had major wins in the $2,500 Andrew Perry Memorial Invitational Trot in 1:59.2 for trainer-driver Keith Campbell of Tyne Valley, and the $5,000 Governor’s Plate consolation with Tobinator in 1:58.3 for trainer Trevor Hicken of Montague.
The Cornwall driver’s other trips to the winner’s circle came with Big Surf in a $1,900 event in 1:55.4 for trainer Hicken, and in a $2,500 B Division for three-year-old pacing colts with Dustylanekazaam in 1:59.4 for Paul MacDonald of Cornwall.
The other $12,800 Atlantic Sires Stakes A- Division for three-year-old pacing colts was won by Weekend Atnannies in 1:56.3 for driver Mike McGuigan, trainer Len McGuigan and owner Glen Dunn of Summerville.
The $3,500 Fillies and Mares Open Pace was won by Sodwana Bay to continue her undefeated streak in Atlantic Canada with a 1:55.2 win for trainer-driver Gilles Barrieau and owners Wayne MacRae of Fall River, N.S., and Howmac Farms Ltd., of North Wiltshire.
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Basil Whalen Memorial Award
Veteran driver Gilles Barrieau prevailed in a close race for the Basil Whalen Memorial Award that is presented to the top driver of Governor’s Plate Week. Barrieau finished the six-card meet with 10 wins, one more than Adam Merner (9) and two more than MacPherson (8).
The total live wager was $78,135.
Schedule
Live racing on Prince Edward Island returns to a regular schedule in the coming week with cards Thursday and Saturday at Red Shores Charlottetown, with Red Shores Summerside holding its next card on Sunday, July 22.
With files from Nicholas Oakes.
Summary
Following is Saturday's summary:
Race 1
Jinglewriter (A. Merner) 3.30 2.40 2.10
Shouldabeenaclown (E. Stewart) 4.50 4.20
Mia Lotta (R. DesRoche) 27.00
Times: 29, 58.4, 1:28.2, 1:57.2. Also ran: Metro Man, Shes a Lover, Draft Seelster, Top of the Morning, Tobins Optimism.
Winning horse owned by Alex MacPhee, P.E.I.
Exactor 3-5 – $11.40
Triactor 3-5-2 – $142.10
Superfecta 3-5-2-4 – $852.80
Race 2
JDS Double Dose (D. Spence) 9.90 6.50 3.50
Swingirl (C. MacPherson) 8.00 3.50
Bowyer Hanover (J. Hughes) 4.50
Times: 28.1, 59.2, 1:28.3, 1:58.3. Also ran: Woodmere Soul, O Christopher, Miramichi David, Wilson Frost, Painted Desert.
Winning horse owned by Dale Spence, P.E.I.
Exactor 8-5 – $97.70
Triactor 8-5-7 – $1101.50
Daily Double 3-8 – $16.20
Superfecta 8-5-7-1 – $299.45
Race 3
Mick Dundee (D. MacNeill) 3.40 2.20 2.10
Rash B Havior (A. Merner) 3.60 3.10
Ultimatelyhandsome (J. Hughes) 2.70
Times: 28.4, 58.1, 1:27.0, 1:56.2. Also ran: Prince Adam, Chasen Cancun, Bet Er All, Bettim Vicky, Blacky Black.
Winning horse owned by Donald MacNeill, P.E.I.
Exactor 3-1 – $8.40
Triactor 3-1-4 – $25.60
Superfecta 3-1-4-7 – $52.10
Race 4
Dustylanekazaam (C. MacPherson) 12.70 4.90 3.50
Silverhill Spike (K. Arsenault) 8.30 5.30
Artys Wish (G. Barrieau) 2.90
Times: 28.4, 59.3, 1:29.2, 1:59.4. Also ran: Prom King, Inspector Murdoch, Gringo Star, W C Marys Buddy.
Winning horse owned by Jonathan MacDonald, P.E.I.
Exactor 4-1 – $120.60
Triactor 4-1-2 – $268.50
Superfecta 4-1-2-7 – $151.12
Race 5
Tobinator (C. MacPherson) 5.70 3.50
Adkins Hanover (A. Campbell) 3.50
Zero Rate (K. Arsenault) 4.00
Times: 29.0, 1:01 1:30.3, 1:58.3. Also ran: Give Em Heck
Winning horse owned by William Hicken, P.E.I.
Exactor 3-1 – $15.80
Race 6
Culpepper (J. Hughes) 310 3.00 2.60
Rising Fella (C. MacPherson) 19.40 8.40
Dusty Lane Zendaya (R. Gass) 4.00
Times: 29.0, 59.1, 1:28.3, 1:57.3. Also ran: Dancers Pass, Rojans White Jet, Machinthesand, Dial The Bossman, White Fish Flash.
Winning horse owned by Kristina Folkins, N.B.
Exactor 5-1 – $59.50
Triactor 5-1-6 – $939.80
Superfecta 5-1-6-4 – $961.15
Race 7
Saulsbrook Brave (G. Barrieau) 10.90 3.60 3.10
Dustylanesam (A. Sorrie) 3.10 2.70
Easy DC Does It (C. MacPherson) 4.30
Times: 29.1, 58.4, 1:28.4, 1:58.1. Also ran: J K Express, L Weather B, Fern Hill Cruz, Ocean Prince, Hunger Pangs.
Winning horse owned by Reginald MacPherson, P.E.I.
Exactor 4-6 – $32.70
Triactor 4-6-3 – $141.10
Race 8
Hop Up (C. MacPherson) 660 210 220
Isabella Hanover (A. Merner) 210 210
Zip the Lip (B. MacPhee) 3.00
Times: 28.4, 59.1, 1:29.3, 1:59.2. Also ran: Professor Gordon, Holy Molie Maggie, Rosberg.
Winning horse owned by Keith Campbell, P.E.I.
Exactor 5-3 – $11.40
Triactor 5-3-4 – $32.60
Superfecta 5-3-4-1 – $106.20
Race 9
Sock it Away (C. MacPherson) 3.00 2.20 2.10
Tobins Lightning (K. Arsenault) 3.70 2.20
The Colonel (G. Barrieau) 2.20
Times:27.3, 56.1, 1:25.2, 1:54.2. Also ran: J J Powerball, Flash in the Pang, Howmac Diamond.
Winning horse owned by Reginald MacPherson, P.E.I.
Exactor – 2-3 $11.00
Triactor 2-3-1 – $18.50
Superfecta 2-3-1-5 – $16.10
Race 10
Big Surf (C. MacPherson) 3.40 2.70 2.10
Pictonian Storm (A. Sorrie) 8.30 4.20
Preceptor (P. Langille) 3.10
Times: 28.1, 57.1, 1:25.4, 1:55.4. Also ran: Bugger Max, Positive Art, Jetster, Confident Fella, K D Overdrive.
Winning horse owned by Perry Burke, Que.
Exactor 1-2 – $12.00
Triactor 1-2-4 – $32.50
Superfecta 1-2-4-6 – $121.85
Pick 3-2-1 – $16.05
Race 11
Thegreatmaelstrom (K. Murphy) 3.50 2.20 2.10
Easy Flyer (A. Sorrie) 2.50 2.20
Buddy Mach (J. Hughes) 2.80
Times: 29.0, 58.4, 1:29.1, 1:58.1. Also ran: Sinnersinparadise, Ascendant, Handsome Frank, Melray Moe.
Winning horse owned by Dr. Mary Mcniven, P.E.I.
Exactor 7-1 – $7.30
Triactor 7-1-2 – $40.30
Superfecta 7-1-2-6 – $118.80
Race 12
Malabrigo (L Darryl MacLean) 12.10 5.00 4.10
Harbourlite Jerry (S. Shepherd) 2.80 2.60
Always Reese (A. Merner) 5.00
Times: 28.0, 58.1, 1:28.3, 1:57.2. Also ran: Magical Alex, Darth Bader, Chevalier Semalu, Minor Wisdom.
Winning horse owned by L. Darryl MacLean, W. Gordon MacLean, Meghan MacDonald, Natasha Campbell, P.E.I.
Exactor 1-3 – $49.20
Triactor 1-3-2 – $98.80
Superfecta 1-3-2-4 – $64.15
Race 13
Rose Gun Quest (G. Chappell) 4.90 3.30 3.20; Winter Blast (J. Hughes) 3.70 3.10; Red Magician (A. Merner) 5.40
Times: 28.2, 57.3, 1:26.0, 1:54.1. Also ran: Perfect Escape, Diggin In, Offshore Cowboy, Mando Fun, Jackson K Down.
Winning horse owned by Blair Hansen, P.E.I.
Exactor 7-6 – $33.70
Triactor 7-6-3 – $ 198.80
Superfecta 7-6-3-2 – $155.25
Race 14
Weekend Atnannies (M. McGuigan) 5.10 3.80 3.10
Rockin Party (D. Romo) 13.70 6.10
String Busters (K. Arsenault) 6.10
Times:28.4, 59.0, 1:27.4, 1:56.3. Also ran: Woodmere Ideal Art, Half Cut, Dustylanewesty, Tangled Mind.
Winning horse owned by Glen Dunn, P.E.I.
Exactor 1-4 – $61.50
Triactor 1-4-all – $68.68
Superfecta 1-4-5-7 – $217.51
Race 15
Sodwana Bay(G. Barrieau) 2.50 2.60 2.10
Traces of Purple (K. Arsenault) 7.70 2.60
Ramblinglily (G. Chappell) 2.30
Times: 27.1, 57.3, 1:26.2, 1:55.2. Also ran: Drivingthedragon N, West River Ambyr, One Hot Camshaft, Prettyndangerous, Woodmere Finesse.
Winning horse owned by Wayne MacRae, P.E.I.
Exactor 5-7 – $14.90
Triactor 5-7-8 – $25.40
Superfecta 5-7-8-3 – $48.90
Race 16
Czar Seelster (K. Arsenault) 8.40 3.90 2.80
Euchred (A. Merner) 2.60 2.30
Mr Irresistible (G. Barrieau) 2.10
Times: 27.1, 55.4, 1:24.1, 1:53.2. Also ran: Do Over Hanover, Keep Coming, In Spades, Nogreatmischief, Cartoon Daddy.
Winning horse owned by Tammy Johnston, P.E.I.
Exactor 2-1 – $11.90
Triactor 2-1-3 – $46.40
Superfecta 2-1-3-6 – $82.45
Daily Double 5-2 – $8.90
Total wager – $78,135
