Three Truths showed his talent as he defeated the $2,650 Preferred Pace class Saturday, Oct. 13 at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Kenny Arsenault was in the bike behind Three Truths for the winning score of 1:56.3 off a two-hole ride for his eighth-straight top three finish. Keep Coming took second while Euchred was third. Paul Doyle trains Three Truths for owners Jason Rice of Kensington and Darren Doyle of Charlottetown, P.E.I.
Maritime-champion Bettim Jackie captured the $2,350 Fillies and Mares Open Pace for driver Gilles Barrieau and trainer Jeff Lilley, stopping the clock in 1:56.2. Barrieau hit the winner's circle earlier on the program winning a $3,000 elimination of the Maritime Breeder's Stake for two-year-old trotters in 2:03.3 with Mile Hill Willie from his own stable. Oceanview Hal was second, Dusty Lane Titan recovered from a break to finish third and Jareds Courage was fourth to advance to the final.
Gettin Messi won the other $3,000 elim in 2:04.4 for driver Corey MacPherson and owner-trainer Blayne White of Belle River, P.E.I. Race-favourite Little Miss Winnie cut the fractions to finish second with Windemerebarrister finishing third and Dusty Lane Mavis finishing fourth to make the Maritime Breeder's final.
Driver Jason Hughes had three wins on the program winning with Beach Cloud in 2:03.1 and Jeb in a 31-1 upset in 1:57.1, both from his own stable as well as a front end score with Winter Blast in 1:57.1 for trainer Jennifer Doyle of Earnescliffe, P.E.I.
(With files from Red Shores Charlottetown)
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Charlottetown Driving Park.