Brett MacDonald might have to consider making ‘13’ his lucky number considering he notched his first-ever driving victory in his 13th lifetime start.
MacDonald celebrated his maiden-breaking score during Thursday evening’s card of racing at Rideau Carleton Raceway, and the horse that got him to the promised land was What A Rush – a fitting handle considering the circumstances.
MacDonald worked out a second-over trip for the four-year-old son of Federal Flex, and when he called on the gelding in the lane he complied in the form of a :29.2 closing quarter. It was good enough to propel What A Rush to the win by 1-1/4 lengths, and it was good enough to crack the goose egg that had been residing in MacDonald’s win column.
Please join Standardbred Canada in congratulating Brett MacDonald on his first driving win.
To view results for Thursday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Rideau Carleton Raceway.