The "Blue Knight" Jason Hughes came fully armoured Saturday night (Aug. 7) as he captured five dashes including the Preferred Pace with Rock Lights at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Hughes was aggressive with the Chris MacKay-trained Rock Lights in the $3,400 Preferred Pace, leaving from post 6 and striking the lead in :28.4. The son of Rock N Roll Heaven hit the half in :57.2, then felt a challenge from the first-over Time To Dance, who had a five-race win streak at stake, heading to the three-quarters of 1:25.2. Rock Lights laid down a final panel of :27 to fight off the defending Gold Cup and Saucer champion by over five lengths in 1:52.2. Time To Dance was second with Racemup third. Donnie MacRae of Vernon Bridge shares ownership of the winning pacer with D Racing Stable of New York.
Hughes and MacKay clicked earlier on the night with Southwind Ramsay (1:57) in Race 3. Hughes also won with Elm Grove Kaboom (1:55.1) for trainer Kevin MacLean and with Phil Dorleans (1:57.4) and Willie Brennan (1:58.4) from his own barn.
Day Delight captured the co-feature for Walter Cheverie and trainer Victor Puddy in 1:52.4. The son of Bettors Delight is co-owned by Victor Puddy along with Wayne MacRae, Lloyd Stone and Howmacs Farms. Screen Test (Corey MacPherson) was second with Rockin Indy third.
Total handle for the card was $64,886.
Live racing continues Sunday (Aug. 8) at 1 p.m. (EDT) at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
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To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Charlottetown Driving Park.