Sent postward as the longest shot on the board 23-1 in the top pacing class at Northside Downs on Saturday despite a runner-up finish in last weekend's feature, Schooner scored his 30th career victory over defending champion Junebugs Baby.
Schooner and driver Alex MacQuarrie converted a pocket trip into a 1:59 triumph in the $1,300 Winners Over while favourite Junebugs Baby and Fraser Turnbull closed from the back of the pack to place one length back. Finishing over six lengths behind, the Redmond Doucet-driven Art I Special recovered from a break in stride and came on for third.
Schooner paid $48.30 to win. The five-year-old son of American Ideal has won three of his last four races and eight times this year for trainer Joseph Poirier and owner Anthony Beaton of Inverness, N.S.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Northside Downs.