Barrieau on top at Charlottetown

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – The ‘Maritime Magic Man’ was the star of the show on a special Tuesday evening (Oct. 3) harness racing program at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park with four wins on the night.

New Brunswick driver Gilles Barrieau teamed up with Silver Spirit to win the opener in 1:56 from the Devon Wallace barn. Barrieau and Keeper Floored then took advantage of some confusion to get the jump on his foes in 1:56.2 for trainer Roger MacRae in race 7. Barrieau’s third win came in race 10 as Boundtopanout led all the way to win in 1:57.1 for trainer Ron Matheson then the four-bagger was completed with Ubettimagoodone in 1:57.4 for Jeff Lilley in race 12.

Adam Merner scored a triple on the evening with Check Your Source winning from the Gordie Hennessey barn in 1:56.4 then the Melissa Rennie trained duo of Woodmere Rollily (1:56.4) and Rose Run Quest (1:57.1) swept the final two races of the night.

Trainer Jennifer Doyle went back to Earnscliffe with three wins including Big Harry Matthews (Driven by Myles Heffernan Sr.) in 2:00.3, while Elm Grove Mistress (Jason Hughes) took a 1:56.4 pocket ride to victory and Ladylike (Hughes) was a popular winner in 1:57.3.

David Dowling tripled up in the race bike with Fern Hill Hero (2:00.1) for trainer Earl Watts, Shes Rockandfame (1:58.4) for trainer Mike Dowling and Saulsbrook Feisty (1:58.1) from the Carrie Saunders stable.

Live racing continues Saturday and Sunday for the Atlantic Breeder’s Crown Weekend of Champions featuring programs both days at 12:30 P.M. Don’t miss the Atlantic Classic Yearling Sale to kick off the weekend on Friday at 11:30 A.M. at the Crapaud Exhibition Ground in Crapaud, P.E.I.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Oakes, for Red Shores