Bazillion, a new addition to the Trevor Hicken stable, made his second start on Island soil a winning one taking the Saturday afternoon feature in a dazzling performance at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Driver Brian MacPhee, who celebrated his 1,800th career victory earlier on the card with Woodmere No Fool, put the newcomer on the point in the $2,100 feature and rolled through fractions of :28.4, :59.3 and 1:29.3 before stopping the timer on the line at 1:58.4. The track was rated sloppy with a three second variant. Bazillion, who came in from Yonkers Raceway in New York, is owned by Kent Livingston of Cornwall, P.E.I. Motorino (Terry Gallant) and Nogreatmischief (Walter Cheverie) completed the triactor.
Sam, owned by Foxyhall Racing of Summerside, P.E.I., pushed her winning streak to seven in a row claiming the $2,350 Fillies & Mares Open Handicap in line to trainer/driver Jason Hughes. The mare remains perfect since relocating from Ontario.
Hughes enjoyed a productive day in the bike with a driving/training triple on the card. His other victors included Lucksgottachange and St Lads Foxy. Both horses are owned by his brother, Robi Hughes of Stratford, P.E.I.
Majian Chester (James Ripley) and I Aint No Lady (MacPherson) won their respective trot assignments on the program.
MacPhee, Walter Cheverie and Corey MacPherson earned driving doubles.
The total handle was $34,807.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Charlottetown Driving Park.
(With files from Red Shores)