Motorino Cruises To Summerside Win

Published: August 7, 2016 04:57 pm EDT

Motorino, co-owned by Eric Johnston and trainer Terry Gallant, won the Sunday (August 7) top class at Red Shores Summerside.

Ken Murphy was called in to catch-drive the five-year-old black gelding and sent the pacer to the front off the rail in the $2,100 feature, cutting fractions :28.3, :58 and 1:26.4 before stopping the timer in an impressive 1:55.3. Rash B Havior was second with Sam third.

Murphy enjoyed a great afternoon at the legendary Prince County oval with four winners that also included Paphos, Red Magician and the finale aboard Coasttocoastshark.

Jason Hughes had a driving triple with American Captain, Woodmere No Fool and Keep It Country taking top honours in their respective races.

Mark Pezzarello recorded a driving double.

Summerside takes a break for Old Home Week starting Thursday, August 11 until Saturday, August 20. Racing returns to Summerside on Wednesday, August 24 with a 7 p.m. post time.

To view Sunday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Sunday Results - Summerside Raceway.

(Red Shores)

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