CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – There was no stopping Spicey P (Up The Credit – Sydney Seelster) on his way to the winner’s circle in the Saturday afternoon featured pace at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Jason Hughes rushed his charge to the lead from post 4 in the $3,150 Preferred 2 Pace and strolled through unchallenged fractions of 28.4, 58.2, 1:27.2 and 1:55. Nogreatmischief (Walter Cheverie) was four-and-three-quarter lengths back in second with Boys Turn (David Dowling) completing the triactor ticket. Robi Hughes of Stratford holds the ownership papers.
Driver Marc Campbell dominated the program with four winners on the day. Campbell scored with Mystical Gal (1:56.2) from the Oakes Stable of Warren Grove, The Time To Win (1:56.3) for trainer Ron Matheson, Oh To Be Me (1:59.3) for the veteran pacer’s 39th lifetime win for trainer Stacey Lund and with Talk Some Smack (1:59.4) for trainer Todd Walsh. Campbell has a healthy lead for the driver’s title for his 13th straight season on top at the city track.
Live racing continues Sunday afternoon at 12:30 P.M. at Red Shores Charlottetown. For race replays and more check out Redshores.ca
For complete race results, click here.
by Nicholas Oakes, for Red Shores