Aspoonfulofsugar rolled to the lead late to pace the quickest mile in one of three $7,300 divisions of the Atlantic Sires Stakes (ATSS) Two-Year-Old Filly Pace on the Tuesday (July 14) card at Truro Raceway.
Positioned fifth past a :29.1 opening quarter, driver Dale Spence angled Aspoonfulofsugar off the pegs to race uncovered while chasing pacesetter Little Miss Ava into a :58.3 half. Once the speed settled into the backside, Aspoonfulofsugar recouped seven lengths and continued to charge after Little Miss Ava past three-quarters in 1:28.3. The Rollwithitharry filly hit her best stride in the stretch, sweeping past Little Miss Ava to win by two-and-a-half lengths in 1:59.1. Woodmere Stella closed for second while pocket-sitter Terrormasue claimed third from Little Miss Ava.
Owned by Jennifer Baxter with Sean Baxter, Trish Hardy and Matthew Williams, Aspoonfulofsugar won her second race from two starts, earning $8,964. Dale Spence drove the $3.00 winner for trainer Joe Baxter.
JJ Talisa went wire to wire in the second quickest ATSS “A” split for two-year-old pacing fillies, winning by two-and-a-quarter lengths in 1:59.4. The Hilarious Halo filly paced fractions of :29.3, 1:00.3 and 1:30.4 while only enduring slight first-over pressure from Woodmere Leah entering the final turn. Through the stretch JJ Talisa maintained command while chased by pocket-sitter Vicky Everyday in second. Woodmere Leah finished another five lengths behind in third.
Co-owned by trainer Robert Mac Leod with Maria Macleod, JJ Talisa won her second race from three starts, earning $9,140. Redmond Doucet drove the $4.20 winner.
Tobins Brownie faced no pressure when taking the opening $7,300 ATSS Two-Year-Old Filly Pace “A” division in 2:00.2. Driver David Dowling sent the Stonebridge Terror filly for the lead and set a pace of :28.4, 1:00.4 and 1:31 in progress to a three-and-a-quarter length win over pocket-sitter Steelthethunder, who finished second via disqualification of race-favourite Reademandweep.
Owned by trainer Brittany Watts along with partners Valleygrove Farms, Alex Quinn and Carl Peterson, Tobins Brownie won her first race from two starts, earning $3,285. She paid $10.70 to win.
Race-favourite Where Angels Fly took the $2,500 ATSS Two-Year-Old Filly Pace “B” Division with ease in a 2:01.3 mile. The Steelhead Hanover filly cleared command from post 5 heading to a :29.3 opening quarter and put away a first-over challenge from Woodmere Cha Cha past a 1:01.2 half. From there the Ronnie Gass trainee opened his margin to four lengths passing three-quarters in 1:31 and paced through the stretch under wraps to a three-and-three-quarter length win. Whistlen Cricket closed for second with Mystifying circling tired cover to take third.
Owned by Kickin Horse Stable and William Andrew, Where Angels Fly won her first race from two starts, earning $1,500. She paid $4.30 to win.
Mr Finlay Ridge rallied to win the $15,580 ATSS Two-Year-Old Trot by four-and-a-quarter lengths in 2:05.1. The Armbro Barrister gelding raced parked in fifth, 11 lengths off the lead, past a :31.2 opening quarter set by breakaway-leader Fireball Friday. The field began to reel in Fireball Friday passing a 1:03.2 half, with Mr Finlay Ridge landing a spot in third. Trainer-driver Mary Clare MacDonald then sent Mr Finlay Ridge after the tiring leader, clearing control past three-quarters in 1:34.3. From there the 6-5 favourite opened his lead, strolling clear of Treasureonthewater taking second with pocket-sitter Dusty Lane Milo finishing third.
Owned by MacDonald along with Arnold Rankin and Ian Tate, Mr Finlay Ridge won his first race from two starts, earning $9,318. He paid $4.50 to win.
Tequila Tuesday held off heavy favourite Mabou Ridge to win the ATSS Three-Year-Old Trot in 1:59.3. Driver Myles Heffernan Sr. swept by pylon-starter Go With Her to lead the field after a :30.1 opening quarter. Mabou Ridge tucked into third, staying put through a :59.3 half before angling first over approaching three-quarters in 1:29. Having a three-length lead diminish to a neck moving into the stretch, Tequila Tuesday rebuffed Mabou Ridge’s challenge and extended his lead through the lane to win by a length over Go With Her. Mabou Ridge settled for third.
Trained by Myles Heffernan Jr. for owner Jackie Heffernan, Tequila Tuesday won his fifth race from 15 starts, earning $50,066. The Armbro Barrister colt paid $3.10 to win.
To view Tuesday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Tuesday Results - Truro Raceway.