Riding a four-race winning streak, Papis Rocket will look to continue his dominance of the top pacing ranks on Saturday, Nov. 14 at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
The capital oval has a 14-dash presentation starting at 12:30 p.m. (AST), with the top class pace lining up in Race 13.
Papis Rocket has post five in the $7,700 feature with David Dowling back in the driver's seat for trainer Mike Ramsay and owners Derrill Murphy, Max Webster Stable, Jennifer Ritchie and Ryan MacLeod. The four-year-old son of Papi Rob Hanover has been unbeatable in his last four outings, including a 1:52.1 victory on Oct. 24 and back-to-back triumphs over the top class in his latest two appearances.
Arbitrage Hanover has finished second to Papis Rocket in each of his last two starts and will look to reverse that order Saturday. The five-year-old son of Bettors Wish is the 5-2 morning line favourite from post two with Ken Murphy driving for trainer Clifford Murphy.
Twin B Tuffenuff (To be driven by Gilles Barrieau) is another major contender from post four for trainer Ron Matheson, while Miki Shan N (Corey MacPherson) has rail control for trainer Chris MacKay. Air Force Hanover (Marc Campbell) completes the five-horse field from post three.
The Post Time Picks likes Papis Rocket, the 7-2 third choice on the morning line, to continue his winning ways.
“Papis Rocket blasted off the wings last week setting up shop on the front end for the coast-to-coast victory. We’re thinking the tactics may be the same today and Downing will be gunning early so with that in mind we’re calling for five in a row.”
The $6,050 pace in the tenth has High Voltage Deo (MacPherson) as a top contender from post four for trainer Brendan Curran. The six-year-old son of Sweet Lou will face Bee Two Bee (Jason Hughes) and Merigo Magic, who starts from the outside post seven for trainer Adam Merner.
Navalny (Brady Sweet) also figures prominently in race 10 from the rail for trainer Jeff Holmes. The eight-year-old son of Control The Moment has won three of his last four starts, including a 1:56 score in his latest outing.
PEIHRIA Fall Series action continues with $3,500 divisions in Races 3 and 6, and $4,000 divisions in Races 9 and 12.
To view the full card of entries for Saturday's card of harness racing at Red Shores, click the following link: Saturday Entries - Charlottetown Driving Park.
(with files from Red Shores)