Atlantic champion trotter Mile Hill Willie delivered a dominant performance to win the Thursday evening (July 7) Open Trot at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Gilles Barrieau gave the winning steer for trainer and co-owner Paul Morrison and co-owner John Breau of Shediac Cape, N.B. Incredible Two set the early tempo in the $2,800 Open Trot through splits of 29.1 and 59.4 before Mile Hill Willie began his first-over advance. The duo hit three-quarters in 1:29.3 with Mile Hill Willie drawing off in the stretch to win by two-and-three-quarter lengths in 1:58.4. Sailor Blue closed hard for second ahead of third place Jessiejesorjessica.
Mike McGuigan had a training driving double on the program with Speakingofshadow remaining perfect in her career with a 1:57.2 victory in two-year-old action. Mark MacDonald of Cornwall shares ownership of the Artspeak filly with Josh MacDonald of Alberta. McGuigan also won with trotter Headline Howie in 2:01.2 for owner Jamie Whalen of Avondale.
Mark Bradley also recorded a driving double on the card winning with Shes In The Moment in 1:57 for trainer Tom Weatherbie and ownership group of Carl and Blair Hansen, Charlottetown, Isaac Schurman, Kensington and Cecil Villard, Charlottetown, PEI. Bradley also clicked with JJ Amelia for co-owners Jamie MacKinley, Clyde River and James Perrot, Stratford, PEI. The two-year-old filly is trained by Earl Smith.
Live racing continues Friday evening (July 8) at Red Shores Summerside with the Governor’s Plate elimination, presented by Summerside Chrysler Dodge. Red Shores Charlottetown will hold a Saturday evening (July 9) program with 6:30 p.m. (ADT) opening post times for both programs.
To view Thursday's harness racing results, click the following link: Thursday Results - Charlottetown Driving Park.
(Red Shores)