The final three spots for the 63rd edition of the Gold Cup and Saucer, presented by Atlantic Lottery, will be decided Monday evening at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
The capital half-miler will have 12 dashes on tap with a 7 p.m. opening post time.
The $12,500 Gold Cup and Saucer Trial 3 lines up as the Race 12 finale with Governor’s Plate champion No Plan Intended drawing post six for trainer Colin Johnson and owners Carl Jamieson of Ontario and Brian Paquet of Quebec. Jody Jamieson makes the trip to P.E.I. to drive the son of Up The Credit while riding a two-race win streak.
Driver Wally Hennessey returns to his hometown to drive Patrikthepiranha A from post five as the multiple Hall of Fame driver begins the journey for a potential third Gold Cup and Saucer victory. Melissa Beckwith trains the Australian bred son of Four Starzzz Shark who has won six races and banked $109,000 this season.
The field also includes Ys Mathis (to be driven by Marc Campbell), Rhodena Road (Brett MacDonald), Lovemyrockinbird (Jason Hughes), Spectrum Seelster (Brandon Campbell) and Batterup Hanover (Paul Langille).
The Post Time Picks like Patrikthepiranha A to front the ticket and be one of the top three finishers to advance to the Aug. 20 $100,000 final: “Patrikthepiranha A has been lighting it up at Plainridge and was a winner in 1:51.2 on July 25. He also tuned up for the Trial with a qualifier over the half-mile track at Saratoga in 1:53.1. It looks like he can handle a half and Hennessey is home to drive so we’re booking them a spot in the Gold Cup Final.”
The program also features the Atlantic Sires Stakes for three-year-old pacing colts with $16,480 'A' divisions in races 8 and 10. Trainer/driver Marc Campbell is favoured in both divisions with St Charlesfireball in Race 8 from post four and with Fern Hill Gusto from post six in Race 10 while riding a three-race win streak.
For a complete racing schedule, race programs, live video and more go to Redshores.ca. Online wagering is available at HPIBet.com.
To view Monday's harness racing entries, click on the following link: Monday Entries - Charlottetown Driving Park.
(Red Shores)