Mark Winacott

A perfect trip helped Thats Ideal find his way to the winner’s circle in Thursday’s $13,400 Preferred Pace at Rideau Carleton Raceway, and it helped the longshot players pad their bank accounts.

Trainer Mark Winacott teamed up with driver Gord Brown to score three victories this evening at Kawartha Downs.

Rideau Carleton Raceway featured two $13,400 Preferred events on Thursday and driver Gord Brown had a standout night with five wins including one in the pacing division with Priceless Edition.