Nogreatmischief, who was not content to sit last in a compact featured field, made his first-over attack a winning one during a special Monday afternoon (Oct. 14) program at Red Shores’ Summerside Raceway.
Walter Cheverie got away last in a scratched-down field of four in the $2,500 featured pace. He watched as Mantario (who was driven by Norris Rogers) tripped the first fraction in :29.2 before releasing Mando Fun (Gilles Barrieau) to the lead. The next two splits were recorded in :59 and 1:28.1, respectively.
Nogreatmischief, who had made his way first-over in the second panel, ultimately took over control in the final quarter and went on to romp by six lengths in 1:57. Mantario finished second and Mando Fun was third under the wire.
Cheverie co-owns and trains Nogreatmischief, an eight-year-old son of Bettors Delight, for co-owner Brian Thompson of Charlottetown.
Barrieau scored a quadruple on the holiday card by winning with Souverain in 1:58.1 for Phil Sizer of Kensington, Best To Hurst in 1:58.2 for Earl Watts of Hampshire, Zingers Laugh in 1:59.2 for trainer Neil Bambrick of Charlottetown, and with Dilans Mustang in 2:01.4 from the Robert Phillips Stable of Summerside.
The duo of driver Jason Hughes and trainer Jansen Sweet teamed up for a pair of victories on the program, as newcomer Precision Blue Chip recorded a front-end score in 2:00.2 and Badlands Giovanna won her second straight in 2:00.4.
Live racing will continue at the Prince County oval on Sunday, October 20. For race replays and more, head to redshores.ca.
To view the harness racing results for Monday at Summerside, click the following link: Monday Results – Summerside Raceway.
(With files from Red Shores)