Joseph Michael Wins Burnett Memorial

New Brunswick-owned Joseph Michael and driver Todd Trites highlighted Woodstock racing at Connell Park on Friday night capturing the $4,000 Kelti Burnett Memorial.

The six-year-old pacer won the evening's feature event in 1:57.1 for owners Capital A. Investments and Valerie Phelan and trainer Eric Wilson.

Joseph Michael, who earned his sixth win in 13 seasonal starts, was a competitor in the Burnett Memorial for two previous editions just missing by a nose in 2010 and finishing third last year.

Racing continues on Monday as New Brunswick racing will be hosted by Fredericton Raceway at 1 p.m.

(With files from HRNB)

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