Black Tie Bash doubles up

Black Tie Bash (Chapter Seven) retained his throne as the top Rideau Carleton harness racing trotter as he made it two-for-two on the season in the track’s Preferred Handicap on Thursday (Jun. 1).

Facing just three opponents, Robert Shepherd moved him first up just past the half, and the gelding sparred with Raising Rusty (Stephane Pouliot) through three-quarters. Black Tie Bash eclipsed him as they entered the stretch and sailed two lengths clear to win in 1:55. Raising Rusty was a clear second. Getting Serious (Guy Gagnon) was well back in third.

BLACK TIE BASH REPLAY

Black Tie Bash has won his first two starts of the year at the Preferred level. He tallied 12 victories in 2022 for trainer Isabelle Darveau. The five-year-old has won 20 times and earned $166,408 in 65 career starts. Shepherd, a resident of Mirabel, owns the gelding.

The win was part of a driving triple for Shepherd, who also scored with Never Mind N (Muscle Mass, 1:56.1) and Vanilla Malted (Sweet Lou, 1:53).

Rideau Carleton Raceway resumes racing on Sunday, Jun. 4 with a first post of 6:30 p.m. EDT.

For complete race results, click here.

by Nicholas Barnsdale, for Harnesslink