DBs Rosco won the Victoria Day pace in an exciting stretch battle during opening day action Monday at Red Shores Summerside.

Kenny Arsenault engineered the winning drive for trainer Wendell Shaw and his co-owners Robbie Shaw and Derek Folland. Arsenault put the pacer on the point and rolled through fractions of :28.1, :57:4 and 1:28. DBs Rosco held off a fast closing Carnivore (Walter Cheverie) in 1:58.2. Motorino was third.

It was the third win of the year for the son of Santanna Blue Chip, and it was Arsenault’s second winner of the day after guiding Montana Ben to top honours earlier on the card for owner-trainer Mike Ramsay of Summerside, PE.

Shady Kowalski, under the command of Terry Gallant, opened up the 2016 campaign at Summerside. The five-year old mare is owned by Eric Johnston of Summerside, PE.

Gilles Barrieau and Marc Campbell also recorded driving doubles up to press deadline.

(Summerside)

To view results for Monday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Monday Results – Summerside Raceway.