World class harness racing returns to Prince Edward Island on Saturday (May 6) with the opening program of the 2023 summer meet at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
The legendary capital track has a 6 p.m. opening post time for the 15-dash program.
Matticulous GB is the favourite in the $3,600 Preferred Pace as the Colin Johnson trainee will look to settle the score for owner Debbie Element of Village Green and Matt and David Burke of Stratford. The eight-year-old son of Hasty Hall came to the eastern seaboard last winter and fell short as the favourite in his debut. He will seek vengeance in line to Ken Murphy from post six.
Middleton Terror was the hot horse in the top class at the end of the winter meet with three wins from his last four starts for trainer-driver David Dowling, and he leaves from post three on Saturday. Former Governor’s Plate winner Rose Run Quest has post five for the season opener from the Melissa Rennie barn in line to Adam Merner.
Screen Test is not to be ignored from post four for trainer-driver Corey MacPherson, while First Glance (Marc Campbell) has the rail and Burn Out Hanover (Brady Sweet) leaves from post two.
The Post Time Picks like Matticulous GB on top.
“Just like his trainer, Matticulous GB comes from the British Isles and knows how to win races. With 32 wins and $358,000 in earnings to his credit, this gelding knows how to win and has a big chance of landing on the wire first for Murphy today.”
Tobins Brownie is the favourite from post six in the $3,000 pace for mares in Race 9 for trainer-driver Dowling and owners Brittany Dowling, Sandra Weeks and Errol Burgoyne. Her top rivals are Ubettimagoodone (Gilles Barrieau) and Elm Grove Mistress (Jason Hughes).
Opening night features the Isle Pick 5 with a $1,500 guaranteed pool presented in part by the P.E.I. Harness Racing Industry Association, as well as two Super Hi-5s and a late Pick 4 with low 15 per cent takeouts. Customers will be treated to wagering BOGOs, prize giveaways and special segments on the Race Day Broadcast network. Customers on HPIbet.com can also opt-in on a cash back promotion by playing Red Shores.
Catch all the action live at the track or tune into the Race Day broadcast and player’s portal at Redshores.ca.
To view Saturday’s entries, click one of the following links: Red Shores Charlottetown: Saturday Entries — Program Pages (courtesy TrackIT).
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