The lead was the place to be in afternoon stakes action on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
The $14,850 Atlantic Aged Pacing Mares Series, presented by Standardbred Canada, produced a commanding favoured performance by Acefortyfour Dome in 1:56.2 for trainer-driver Jason Hughes and owner Donald MacRae of Vernon Bridge, P.E.I.
The $8,500 Island Ocean Trot Mares Series final, presented by Burkie By The Bay Stables, had Jessiejesorjessica go all the way in a 1:59.4 clocking for driver David Dowling, trainer Jennifer Doyle and owner Danny Birt of Earnscliffe, P.E.I.
Doyle and Dowling also teamed up to win the $3,450 Preferred 2 Pace with Mantario in 1:55.4.
The afternoon also featured trot action for the Home Hardware Maritime Breeders Stakes.
The $9,450 Home Hardware Maritime Breeders two-year-old filly trot division went to Dusty Lane Wee and driver Marc Campbell in a 2:03.3 victory. Lenny Myers trains for owners Garry MacDonald and Ronnie Gass.
Gettin Lit posted a 7-1 upset in the $9,450 two-year-old trotting colt division off the front in 2:01.3. Mike McGuigan trains and drives for owner Jamie Whalen of Avondale, P.E.I.
Irish Ray grabbed his 19th career win from 20 starts in the lone $13,700 Home Hardware Maritime Breeders three-year-old trot division for colts and fillies. Marc Campbell powered the trotter to a 2:00.4 victory for trainer Brent Campbell and owner Three Wisemen Stable of Kingston, P.E.I.
Live harness racing continues Sunday afternoon with a delayed 2 p.m. opening post time featuring the Home Hardware Maritime Breeders Stakes for two-year-old pacers.
For Saturday's results, click the following link: Saturday Results - Charlottetown Driving Park.
(Red Shores)