Gutsy Volo and Red Leaf Again both made a round trip to victory lane at Rideau Carleton Raceway thanks to their respective wins in the Preferred ranks on Thursday evening.
Gutsy Volo, who was a 1:57.2 winner in last week's $13,400 Preferred Trot, took home the lion's share of tonight's purse thanks to a gusty score for trainer/driver Robbie Robinson.
The four-year-old son of Yankee Glide came first-over and won by a neck in 1:58.4. Norway No Day, who laid down panels of :28.3, :58.2 and 1:27.4, was second best while Mr Garjangles, who recovered from an early miscue, finished third.
Brian Cassell, Jacqueline Dinelle and Sean Hibbert share ownership on the gelding, who won for the 18th time in his career. He pushed his lifetime bankroll over $100,000 with the win.
Red Leaf Again rallied for a 1:55.1 win in last week's $13,400 Preferred Pace, and he returned to the winner's circle in tonight's assignment following a 1:56.1 score for trainer/driver Jacques Hebert.
The five-year-old son of Dragon Again, who is owned by Saul Steinfeld of Montreal, QC, got up in the closing strides to win by three-quarters of a length over Stallone. Thats Ideal rallied to finish third.
It was the second win of the season and the 23rd lifetime for Red Leaf Again, who boasts $129,574 in career earnings.
The duo of trainer Mark Winacott and driver Gord Brown teamed up for a three-win performance on the Thursday evening program.
They clicked with Armbro Broadway (1:57.3), Awestreos (1:56.3) and Stoic (2:00.4).
To view Thursday's results, click here.