Despite interference and moving three-wide at the halfway point, Screen Test had more than the field could handle when taking the $3,000 Preferred Pace at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park on Saturday (June 6).
Screen Test and driver Corey MacPherson settled into seventh early while heavily-favoured Rose Run Quest left from post 8 and cleared the lead past the quarter pole. Past the first quarter in :29.2, Screen Test pulled off the pylons and progressed towards the leader, but soon forced three-wide as Hes Marvelous carved his way off the pegs before a :59.2 half.
Remaining three high, Screen Test used outside lane to his advantage as he circled the field at the 1:28.2 three-quarters. He then opened on his foes to win by over six lengths in 1:56.2. Rose Run Quest settled for second while Creepin finished third.
Ron Gass trains Screen Test for owners Kickin Horse Stable of York and William Andrew.
Mick Dundee and owner-trainer-driver Don MacNeill used first-over tactics to win the $2,500 co-featured pace. The gelding wore down pacesetter Best To Hurst before surging forward in the lane to win in 1:57.2. Newcomer Kingofbrokenhearts finished second while Jetster was third.
Live racing continues next week at the historic capital oval with programs Thursday, Friday and Saturday.
(Red Shores Charlottetown)
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Charlottetown Driving Park.