Saulsbrook Ian got another taste of glory in the opening leg of the P.E.I. Colt Stakes Graduate Series, presented by Kays Wholesale, during Harness The Hope night on Saturday, July 27 at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
The $5,500 Gold division of the P.E.I. Colt Stakes Graduate Series for four, five and six-year-old pacing horses and geldings had Saulsbrook Ian (Corey MacPherson) get up in the final strides to win in 1:52.3 over pocket-sitter Island Beach Boy (Adam Merner) and pacesetter Fern Hill General (Brodie MacPhee). Jamie Smith trains the winning son of Betterthancheddar for owner Red Oak Stables of Charlottetown.
The $4,300 Grassroots divisions of the P.E.I. Colt Stakes were claimed by Brookdale Johnny (Paul Langille) in 1:54.1 for trainer Phil Sizer and Howmac Maximus (Damian MacLellan) in 1:54 flat from the Tammy Collings barn.
In the Harness The Hope female drivers race, sponsored by CP Construction Services, Natasha Day pointed Stoney Curtis forward at the start and scored in 1:59.2 by four lengths over Zaidans Luck (Ambyr Campbell) and Rockin Novel (Clare MacDonald). Deanna Clow trains the winning pacer for Barby Affleck of Cornwall, P.E.I.
Live harness racing continues on Tuesday evening at 6 p.m. at Red Shores Summerside.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click the following link: Saturday Results - Charlottetown Driving Park.
(Red Shores; photo of Saulsbrook Ian from a previous win)