Stayoutofmyaffair, with catch-driver Kenny Arsenault in the bike, won the Thursday night Open Mares Pace in 1:57 at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Veronicavermillion (Brodie MacPhee) found some late racing room in the stretch to finish second to Stayoutofmyaffair, while Brodys Leona (Corey MacPherson) came flying home to finish third.
Stayoutofmyaffair, who is owned by Robi Hughes of Stratford, PEI, paid $17.00 to win.
Abundaspin and driver Harold Shepherd won the Open Trot in 2:00.1. The trotter, owned by Mikaela Lustic of Cornwall, PEOI won his sixth of the season and 77th lifetime victory.
It was a big night for the Matheson stable. Driver Ron Matheson had two victories with Landed Alien in the PEI BioAlliance Pace and Water Hook in Race 6 while son Jackie picked up a training triple on the card. The hat-trick included a score with Outrageous Spirit for Walter Cheverie.
Touch of Lightning (Earl Smith) and Carnivore (Marc Campbell) matched the fastest mile of the night in a blistering 1:55.4.
Jason Hughes recorded a driving double on the program.
(CDP)
To view results for Tuesday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Charlottetown Driving Park.