Forever Paradise delivered as the post time favourite to score a 1:56.3 victory in the featured event Thursday at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Marc Campbell put the Kevin MacLean-trained Forever Paradise on the point and cruised through fractions of :27.4, :57.3 and 1:27.2 to notch his third win in a row for owner Reg MacPherson of Stratford, PE. Newcomer SOS Grappa was second with IDK third.
Tymal Tyme held off all challengers to claim the trot class in 2:03.1 for Brian MacPhee. The trotter is trained by Cindy MacDonald of Montague, PE for owner Tessa MacKinnon, Souris, PE.
Driver Jason Hughes recorded a hat-trick on the program. Winning horses from the Hughes Stable included Gwinning Gwen, Bunny Mach and Beckenbauer.
Marc Campbell, Brian MacPhee, Corey MacPherson and Gary Chappell posted driving doubles on the night.
Racing returns Saturday at 6 p.m. featuring the Maritime Breeders for three-year-old trotters.
(CDP)
To view results for Thursday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Charlottetown Driving Park.