Ms Meaghan Sparkel was given the garden journey on her way to an upset victory in the featured pace on Thursday, May 8 at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Ryan Desroche was in the race bike behind the Shayna Toll-trained and owned daughter of Big Jim for her 1:59 score while paying $27.80 to win her 13th career race. Pacesetter Plain Jane (Marc Campbell) laid down the splits of :28.4, :59.3 and 1:28.4 with Ms Meghan Sparkel leaving off the rail to sit content in the two-hole until the stretch drive. Plain Jane finished second ahead of Chip Of Evil (Corey MacPherson) in the $3,900 event.
Trainer Jamie Smith and driver Adam Merner teamed up for a pair of winners with sophomore fillies Woodmere Betcha ($2.50) in 1:58.4 and Woodmere Flojo ($3.50) in 2:00.4.
Newcomer Buckhead Ridge (Marc Campbell) was the best in the $3,850 top trot for trainer Landon Campbell and owner Brady Doyle. New Legacy (David Dowling) was the runner-up with Glider Man (Jason Hughes) completing the triactor.
Live harness racing continues Saturday evening at 6 p.m. at Red Shores Charlottetown. Results for Thursday, May 8 can be found here: Thursday Results - Red Shores Charlottetown.
(Red Shores)