Co-favourites Silverinyourpocket and Nogreatmischief went at it tooth and nail in Saturday’s $2,250 Preferred 2 Pace at the Charlottetown Driving Park, with the latter prevailing by a narrow margin in 1:57.1.
Nogreatmischief got away fourth while Weather Hanover and Silverinyourpocket slugged it out to the quarter in :28.3. Silverinyourpocket brushed to the lead and quickly came under attack from Nogreatmischief, who pressed the pacesetter through middle splits of :58.3 and 1:28. A :29.1 closing panel was enough to Nogreatmischief the half-length decision over Silverinyourpocket. Weather Hanover took home third prize.
Trainer/driver Walter Cheverie co-owns the six-year-old son of Bettors Delight-Latakia with the Estate Of John J Thompson. It was the fifth win of the year – and the 20th to date – for the career winner of $25,880.
To view results for Saturday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Saturday Results – Charlottetown Driving Park.