Astronomical made his 2009 debut a domineering one for trainer Dr. Ian Moore during Monday morning’s qualifying session at Charlottetown Driving Park

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The seven-year-old son of Astreos left from Post 5 in the third qualifier with Moore in tow and led every step of the way while extending his lead to 26 lengths. He tripped the teletimer in 1:57.2.

Astronomical is a 35-time winner who has banked $754,958 in his career for Moore, William Shearer of Halifax, N.S. and R G McGroup Ltd. of Bathurst, N.B.

The other qualifying winners were Cr Super Sweep (Leslie Waite/Leith Waite, 2:09.1) and Jsr Mr Big (Leslie Waite/Earl Watts, 2:04).

To view the results from Monday's qualifying session, click here.