Narragansett Prevails In CDP Feature

Published: November 18, 2012 07:08 pm EST

Narragansett used a powerful finishing kick to knock off Brief Bliss in an exciting stretch drive battle to win the Sunday feature pace at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.

Sophomore gelding Narragansett went from last to first in the field of nine to win in 1:59 flat. Norris Rogers did the driving for owner Ron Hall of Wallace, N.S. and trainer Dale Sobey. Brief Bliss and Stephen Quinn were second while Rymar Chief and catch-driver Gary Chappell finished third.

Multiple stakes winner Sweetwater Rukkas, under the command of Jack Panting, found racing room late to capture the Open Trot in 2:02.4 for owner-trainer Ralph Annear of Montague, P.E.I. Julaire and Marc Campbell, who joined the leaders three-high at the three-quarters, held on for second while Ginternal Revenue and Mike Stevenson stormed up the inside to complete the triactor.

Artiste Duharas won the Beauty Spur Memorial for Corey MacPherson in 2:00.3. MacPherson, who had two winners on the day, drove the pacer for owners Lisa Richards and Mitchell Tierney of Cornwall, P.E.I.

Campbell recorded a driving triple on the program capping off a seven-win performance over the weekend.

To view Sunday's harness racing results, click on the following link: unday Results - Charlottetown Driving Park.

(With files from Red Shores)

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