SUMMERSIDE, P.E.I. — Tobins Rebel teamed up with trainer-driver Gilles Barrieau to dispose of his maiden status in his debut in Atlantic Sires Stakes action Thursday at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
Barrieau and Tobins Rebel took control of the race past the quarter and led the rest of the way in his $9,080 Atlantic Sires Stakes A division for two-year-old pacing colts, stopping the clock in 1:59.2. Now undefeated in this young point his career, the son of Camystic kicked home in 28.3 for owner Daniel Ross of Belfast. Second went to Elm Grove Onthego (Ken Murphy) while Fern Hill Encore (Bernard McCallum) recovered from an early break in stride to finish third.
Red Dirt Fulofhart was victorious in the second division with a 2:02.3 time with David Dowling commanding the reins for trainer and co-owner Lenny Myers of Stratford and co-owner Jack Quinn of Charlottetown. Mall Cop (Kenny Arsenault) secured the deuce with Krispy Krunch (Mike McGuigan) third.
The final $9,080 A division was won by Woodmere Rollhario with front-end tactics while unleashing a final half in 58.1 to win the class in 2:02.1 for driver Marc Campbell, trainer Kevin MacLean and owner Reg MacPherson of Stratford. Woodmere Rollnpop (Clare MacDonald) was half-a-length back in second and JJ Austin (Barrieau) completed the triactor ticket.
Driver Adam Merner and trainer Melissa Rennie dominated the Atlantic Sires Stakes B division racing for the rookie colts, winning both divisions. The Charlottetown duo sent Windemere Ryan post-ward in the first $2,500 class and won in 2:02.2, then Mr Kelly captured the second split with a 2:02.4 score.
Sailor Blue hit the wire first in the Race 4 trot in memory of Boyd Leslie with a 2:01 mile. Cindy MacDonald co-owns and trains the four-year-old daughter of Armbro Barrister with Yossi Martonovich of Montague, and Tanya and Tessa MacKinnon of Souris.
The Race 7 Gentleman Jim’s Restaurant Pace in memory of Cam Cameron saw Elektra Express prevail in line to Jason Hughes in 2:00.2 for co-owner and conditioner Jennifer Doyle and co-owner Danny Birt of Vernon Bridge.
Governor’s Plate Week racing continues tonight and culminates with the big race Saturday night.
– Compiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.
SRW Results
Harness racing results from Thursday at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
Race 1 – Spark Jarrow (M. Campbell) 2.50 2.70 2.10; Hurricane E J (D. Sweet) 14.00 4.70; Cocagne Johnny T (U. Gallant) 2.10.
Times: 29.4, 100.4, 131.2, 201.1. Also ran: MJS Little Martha, Eastern Sexy, J J Superman. Winning horse owned by Mike Slana, P.E.I. Exactor 2-4 $55.50; Triactor 2-4-5 $93.70; Superfecta 2-4-5-3 $107.84.
Race 2 – Sanchez Blue Chip (J. Hughes) 4.00 3.40 2.80; Bad Silver (T. Walsh) 6.10 3.90; Sports Royalty (K. Arsenault) 2.70.
Times: 29, 59.2, 130.1, 159.4. Also ran: Southfield Sue, A Fiesty X Ample, Mr Pogee, Warrawee Lil. Winning horse owned by Deanna Clow, P.E.I. Exactor 6-5 $9.70; Triactor 6-5-7 $25.50; Superfecta 6-5-7-1 $18.35; Daily Double 2-6 $6.30.
Race 3 – Tobins Rebel (G. Barrieau) 2.50 3.20 2.10; Elm Grove Onthego (K. Murphy) 4.80 2.10; Fern Hill Encore (B. McCallum) 2.20.
Times: 30, 100.1, 130.4, 159.2. Also ran:Tasteslikeanother. Winning horse owned by Daniel Ross, P.E.I. Exactor 4-3 $5.80; Triactor 4-3-2 $18.10.
Race 4 – Sailor Blue (K. Murphy) 4.70 3.10 2.30; Wedgewood (G. Chappell) 4.30 2.50; Mr Caper (K. Arsenault) 5.30.
Times: 29.3, 100.2, 131.3, 201. Also ran: Diamoind Mine, Incredible Hally, Majian Dillion, Trade Ya For Alady. Winning horse owned by Cynthia MacDonald-Yossi Martonovich-Tanya MacKinnon-Tessa MacKinnon, P.E.I. Exactor 5-4 $8.20; Triactor 5-4-2 $42.70; Superfecta 5-4-2-7 $119.80.
Race 5 – Windemere Ryan (A. Merner) 4.10 3.30 2.40; Cool Westward (D. Dowling) 4.30 2.80; Egamer (G. Barrieau) 3.00.
Times: 31.3, 104,133,202.2. Also ran: Tommy Tag, Camco Zackery, J J Patrick, Rollem N Throwem. Winning horse owned by High Five Racing Stable, P.E.I. Exactor 6-5 $26.70; Triactor 6-5-2 $159.30.
Race 6 – Red Dirt Fulofhart (D. Dowling) 4.30 2.70 2.50; Mall Cop (K. Arsenault) 3.80 2.80; Krispy Krunch (M. McGuigan) 2.20.
Times: 31, 103, 133, 202.3. Also ran: Harry G, Woodmere Rollex. Winning horse owned by Jack Quinn-Leonard Myers, P.E.I. Exactor 2-5 $15.40 Triactor 2-5-1 $58.20 Superfecta 2-5-1-3 $51.45.
Race 7 – Elektra Express (J. Hughes) 5.30 2.70 2.20; Chocolate Dip (M.C. MacDonald) 2.50 2.10; Minor Wisdom (A. Campbell) 2.70.
Times: 29.3, 100.4, 130.3, 200.2. Also ran: Sandhill Star, Badlands Giovanna, Sendmeasign. Winning horse owned by Danny Birt and Jennifer Doyle, P.E.I. Exactor 4-1 $23.50; Triactor 4-1-2 $46.30; Superfecta 4-1-2-3 $80.35.
Race 8 – Mr Kelly (A. Merner) 3.20 2.10 2.60; Nothing to Prove (D. Romo) 2.10 2.10; Mr Tucker (M. Heffernan) 3.40.
Times: 31.1, 103.3, 133.3, 202.4. Also ran: Watts of Attitude, Saulsbrook Rocky, J J Tyrone, Caught in a Dream, Kimball B. Winning horse owned by Marsha Knox-Kyla MacDonald, P.E.I. Exactor 7-4 $11.90; Triactor 7-4-1 $157.80; Superfecta 7-4-1-8 $224.78.
Race 9 – Woodmere Rollhario (M. Campbell) 2.50 2.40 2.10; Woodmere Rollnpop (M.C. MacDonald) 5.80 2.80; J J Austin (G. Barrieau) 2.50.
Times: 32, 104, 133.1, 202.1. Also ran: Gordies Last Foal, Tequila N Paradise, Maliciousdelicious. Winning horse owned by Reginald MacPherson, P.E.I. Exactor 2-4 $5.40; Triactor 2-4-5 $18; Superfecta 2-4-5-1 $45.70.
Race 10 – Rusty Riley (P. Langille) 9.50,8.30,2.80; Twin B Shadow (J. Hughes) 26.00,3.90; Big Surf (A. Merner) 3.80.
Times: 27.4, 56.1, 126.2, 156.1. Also ran: Oh To Be Me, Positive Art, Lincoln Blues, All Turain, Prom King. Winning horse owned by Chantel Gilis and Dana Getto, Nova Scotia. Exactor 5-4 $48.60; Triactor 5-4-8 $518.60; Superfecta 5-4-8-7 $161.50; Daily Double 2-5 $5.40.
Wager – $37,272.
