Mark Austin Series Continues
Dresden Raceway hosted the second round of the Mark Austin Memorial Pacing Series as part of its 12-race card on Sunday (June 27).
Stiletto Blue Chip was the winner of the first division. The three-year-old American Ideal filly went wire to wire for driver J. R. Plante after favourite Shes A Comedian made break behind the gate. Stiletto Blue Chip posted fractions of :28, :55.4 and 1:25.2 for the win in 1:58. Mike Timpano is the conditioner for owners, Wendy Warren-Timpano, Frank Tucci and Seaspray Stables. Shes Got The Luck was second while Shes A Comedian finished third.
Bigmachwithcheese was the winner of the winner of the second division for driver Dale Spence in 1:57.2. The five-year-old Betterthancheddar gelding was parked to the quarter in :29.4 but quickly cleared and posted the half in :58.4 and three quarters in 1:29.3 before stepping off a final quarter of :27.4. Mackenzie MacInnes is the owner and trainer of Bigmachwithcheese. Sir Lucknow was second and Shadow Warrior paid on the show ticket.
Tyler Borth had the hot hands of the day at Dresden Raceway with four wins as he visited the winner's circle with Shes A Gunslinger, Windsong Napolean, Miss Sinfonia and Avuncular.
The condition sheet for Canada Day racing is posted on Standardbred Canada website. Entries must be made by Monday (June 28) at 10:00 a.m. by calling 519-482-5270.
The total handle on Sunday was $26,273.00.
(Dresden Raceway)
To view Sunday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Sunday Results - Dresden Raceway.