The 'Maritime Magic Man' Gillies Barrieau swept the two-year-old pacing divisions of the Maritime Breeders Stakes on Sunday afternoon at Truro Raceway, scoring wins with his trainee Howmacscanasta and Jackson K Down for the Stephen Mason stable.
Howmacscanasta overtook Brookdale Liz after the first quarter and then held off Howmacsfiesty to win the $32,200 Maritime Breeders Stakes for two-year-old pacing fillies by half a length in 2:00.1. West River Ambyr finished third.
The Articulator-Stonebridge Capri filly now boasts five wins in 11 starts and earnings totalling $41,212 for owners Wayne MacRae of Fall River, N.S. and Robert Tilley and Lester Mott, both of Saint John, N.B.
In the $31,400 Maritime Breeders Stakes for two-year-old pacing colts, Barrieau sent Jackson K Down to the lead after the opening quarter and cruised home to a two-length victory in 1:58.3 ahead of Brandons Glory and Howmacsblackjack.
Jackson K Down improved his record to 11 wins in 12 starts. The homebred Camystic-Village Jericho gelding, who has amassed $56,234 in purse earnings with his near-perfect freshman campaign, is owned by the Downey Stables of Quispamsis, N.B.
Glencove Zani added another stakes victory to his resume as he captured the $8,900 Maritime Breeders Stakes for two-year-old trotters. The 2:05.1 victory was his fourth (consecutive) and fastest yet from 10 starts for owner/trainer Edward Smallwood of Stratford, P.E.I.
Lenny McGuigan sent the Bo W gelding wire-to-wire from the inside post position while turning back a challenge from Howmac Gypsy into the stretch and holding off Craigh Na Dun by three-quarters of a length. Mr Bower finished third.
On the undercard, sophomore pacer Chief Exec Officer won the $1,375 Winners Over Pace in 1:59.2 over Gerries Beach and Prince Adam. Emmons Ralph Mackay drives and co-owns the winner while Tammy Lynn Mackay handles the training duties.
Trainer George Rennison sent out four winners from his stable during the 13-race program and now boasts a career-high 35 wins on the year. Paul Langille drove Elloll Hanover, Our Star and Rambling Gambler while Ryan Ellis was aboard Electric Syl for Rennison.
To view Sunday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Sunday Results - Truro Raceway.