The Mark Austin Pacing Series kicks off this Sunday (June 20) at Dresden Raceway with two divisions.

The series, for non-winners of one race or $5,000 through March 31, 2021m honours local trainer Mark Austin, who passed suddenly in 2014.

Thirty-nine horses paid into the series that will race for a final purse of $15,900 on July 4, but only 12 entered for this week's first leg.

Shadow Warrior is the morning line favourite for the first division. The three-year-old Shadow Play gelding is owned by Chris Cain and trainer Keith Cullen, who are trying to repeat after winning the Austin Series final last year with Dreaming Out Loud. Alfie Carroll is the driver.

Rob Nobes and Fergus and Greg Holmes are the owners of the second division favourite, Shes A Comedian. The three-year-old Hes Watching filly will have Carroll at the controls and is trained by Randy Marriage.

There are 11 races slated for Sunday at Dresden with a 1 p.m. first post time.

Fans can view races via www.dresdenraceway.ca, and can wager at HPIbet, Twin Spires and TVG, among other ADW platforms.

To view Sunday's complete entries, click the following link: Sunday Entries – Dresden Raceway.

(Dresden Raceway)