Fans at St. John’s Raceway were treated to a fantastic show on Sunday afternoon thanks to a star-studded program which featured the Canadian Drivers Showcase and a set of track record performances
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Quickcam knocked two seconds off the track record for three-year-old pacing colts when he survived a late break and captured the $5,000 Meridian Farms Pace for driver Jody Jamieson and owner/trainer Aubrey Williams of Goulds, NL.
Jamieson rolled the son of Quick Comeback-Cams Cakewalk through panels of :29, 1:00 and 1:30.2 en route to the half-length score over race favourite and former track record holder Dontbenervous (Terrence Williams) in 2:01.2. Third prize went to Our Ryall Flush (Mark MacDonald).
Quickcam improved his 2010 record to 5-2-0 in seven tries.
Doug McNair guided Treasure Me Flurry to a :57.4 score in the half-mile dash. The Shane Forward student defeated Dusty lane Mickey (Phil Hudon) and Lifes A Panic (Jody Jamieson) en route to establishing a track record for the distance.
The eight-year-old daughter of Nuclear High is owned by Stephanie Forward of Goulds, NL.
A number of this country’s leading reinsmen descended on the Newfoundland oval to participate in Sunday’s Canadian Drivers Showcase. Simon Allard notched three victories on the 11-race program while Jody Jamieson, Mark MacDonald and Doug McNair had two wins apiece. Phil Hudon and Todd Trites each made one trip to victory lane on the card.
To view Sunday’s results, click here.
Hope all the drivers had a
Hope all the drivers had a great time in St. John's!!
looking forward to reading some of the stories and seeing some pictures
Marie Stoyles-Moura
Awesome day at the races!
Awesome day at the races! Excellent crowd, great races, wicked atmosphere and what a show put on by the track announcer and all the drivers. That Jamieson guy is a real showman. Loved every minute. Nice to see these talented young men having a great time and enjoying the day here in Newfoundland. Should be a real boost for local harness racing.Thanks so much to all involved.