The ‘Maritime Magic Man’ was not messing around Sunday afternoon (Nov. 1), as he made five trips to the winner’s circle at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
Gilles Barrieau was on top of his game on the Sunday card, as he hit the wire first five times, including a 1:54.3 score in the preferred pace with Rose Run Quest from his own stable. The veteran son of If I Can Dream got away last in the $3,050 preferred pace, but made a hard move first over heading to the half and was released to the front by stablemate The Rev (who was driven by Adam Merner). Owned by Blair Hansen of Charlottetown, Rose Run Quest battled through the final half to win by one and a half lengths over a hard closing Heart And Soul (Jason Hughes). The Rev finished third.
Three of Barrieau’s other wins came in front-end scores with A Fiesty X Ample (2:02.2) for trainer James Barlow, Melanies Magic (1:57.1) for trainer Greg MacInnis, and Paris Beau (1:58.1) from the Doug Beckwith barn. Woodmere Chella was another Barrieau winner in the preferred 2 pace, as the mare scored in 1:58.2 for conditioner Marvyn Webster off of a two-hole ride.
JJ Breanne, with John Davidson in the bike, captured the Isabelle & Ivan Cameron memorial in 1:58 flat.
Corey MacPherson recorded one win on the day, while Merner had two victories. The pair is now tied at 31 wins apiece in the driving standings with one program left to go on the season.
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To view the harness racing results for Sunday at Summerside, click the following link: Sunday Results - Summerside Raceway.
(Red Shores)