Silver Eagle took the lead early on and cruised to a two length victory in the $35,000 Red Serge Sales Stakes for three-year-old pacing colts and geldings Saturday afternoon at Alberta Downs
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Leaving from Post 2, the son of Brandons Cowboy-Allamerican Viking took control of the field around the first turn and cut out fractions of :28.3, :58.2 and 1:26.1 en route to victory in 1:53.3. Bachelor Pad (Gerry Hudon), fresh off a victory in the Alberta Marksman, advanced first over from fourth to follow two lengths behind while pocket-sitter Tap Room (Rod Hennessy) finished over five lengths back in third.
Silver Eagle paid $2.40 to win as part of the popular 1-5 entry. Lance Ward trains and co-owns the bay gelding, a winner of 13 races in 21 seasonal starts, for owners Joe Tinelli of St. Albert and the Shir Win Racing Stable of Edmonton, Alta. The winner of $135,081 in earnings this year also boasts victories in the Adios Pick, Alberta Plainsman and Brad Gunn.
For results from Saturday's harness racing card, click on the following link: Saturdat Results - Alberta Downs.