Saturday afternoon at Fredericton Raceway is a day that young Kent Beattie will remember for a lifetime.
In his 15th career drive, the promising rookie captured his first career victory at his hometown track.
Provoke Me, owned and trained by Gary Beattie of Fredericton, was making his final start of his career as the nine-year-old veteran did all the work in a front-end winning performance.
The time of the mile was 2:02.2 as the pacer drove on to a two and a half-length win to best Royal Putnam and OK Elegant.
The fastest mile of the day was turned in by Joseph Michael, who despite less than ideal conditions on the blustery Saturday afternoon, scored in 1:56.3 for trainer Eric Wilson. Todd Trites drove the locally owned pacer as one of his two wins on the program.
Racing wrapped up for 2014 racing season at the capital city track and Horse Racing New Brunswick would like to extend thanks to all who made the year a success despite many challenges.
The next card of racing in the province will be contested on Saturday, September 27 at Exhibition Park Raceway in Saint John.
To view Saturday's harness racing results, click on the following link: Saturday Results - Fredericton Raceway.
(With files from HRNB)