Brookdale Johnny takes on some talented pacers in the featured pace on Tuesday, July 8 at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
The 15-dash card gets underway at 6 p.m., with the feature offering a $4,300 purse in Race 14.
Brookdale Johnny is assigned post six in the field of six for driver Paul Langille, trainer Phil Sizer and owners Doug Polley Jr., and Doug Polley Sr., of Amherst, N.S. The five-year-old son of Rockin In Heaven was race-timed in 1:53.3 his last start while finishing second to Roll Em and was a winner in 1:55 and change on June 3 in Summerside.
Looking to stand in his way is from post five is Mr Kelly, who has been rock solid all season while facing some top level pacers. Adam Merner is listed to drive.
The rail starter is Sauble Attack for trainer Paul Biggar and driver Ken Murphy. A winner in 1:55.4 two-back, he was fourth in top class action last time.
Howmac Charmer (David Dowling) gets post two from the Kyle Williams barn after finishing sixth in the top class last week won by Roll Em.
Six times a runner-up this season, Braxtons Boy (Norris Rogers) seeks his first win this season. The Rick Armstrong trainee starts from post three.
Navalny (Brady Sweet) leaves from post four for trainer Jeff Holmes. The four-year-old has been superb in his two races this year with second-place finishes in 1:52.3 and 1:53.4.
The Backstretch Beat pegs Brookdale Johnny as the one to beat.
“Brookdale Johnny has been keeping some stiff company and handling them well as he has been knocking on the door in recent starts. Langille knows him well and this gelding has proven he can take a long drive and still punch through. With his versatility and solid final quarters, he’s dangerous if within reach at the head of the lane.”
The $3,650 back-up class lines up in Race 10, with Rollwithhottytoddy favoured from the inside for driver Murphy and owner-trainer Trevor Hicken of Montague, P.E.I. His main rivals are slated as Sharky (Taylor Doyle) and Rose Run X Con (Rogers).
For Tuesday's entries, click the following link: Tuesday Entries - Red Shores Summerside.
(with files from Red Shores)