Archive for May, 2009

Astronomical Makes Winning Debut

Sunday, May 31st, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE – Astronomical, with catch driver Kenny Arsenault in the bike, won his 2009 debut in a thrilling 1:54.2 in the Saturday night feature event at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre. Outlawpositivcharg finished second to end his winning streak at three. Ricarras Sun was third for owner Ken […]

Astronomical Takes on Outlawpositivcharg in CDPEC Feature

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE – One of the most anticipated showdowns of the harness racing season will take place Saturday night at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre when racing heavy weight Astronomical meets Outlawpositivcharg in the evening feature event. Post time is 7pm with the top class being called to the […]

Southview Spirit Fastest in Ruby Chappell Memorial

Friday, May 29th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE – Southview Spirit, with Walter Cheverie in the bike, recorded a new lifetime mark of 1:56.2 in her division of the Ruby Chappell Memorial stake events Thursday night at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre.

Stakes Underway at Charlottetown

Wednesday, May 27th, 2009

 
Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE – The stakes season will be officially launched Thursday at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre with five divisions of the Ruby Chappell Memorial. Post time is 7pm.

Saturday Changes to 7pm Post Time

Monday, May 25th, 2009

Charlottetown, PE - Harness Racing PEI has been approved for a post time for Saturday May 30, 2009. Post time is now scheduled for a 7pm start at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre.
 

Outlawpositivcharge Wins Canada Games Pace

Saturday, May 23rd, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE -  Outlawpositivcharge was at the top of his game and won the Canada Games Pace in an impressive 1:54 flat Saturday afternoon at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre.

Young Guns Final and Canada Games Pace Highlights Race Program

Friday, May 22nd, 2009

 
Thursday May 21, 2009
 
Young Guns Pacing Series Final and Canada Games Pace Highlight Race Card
 
Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE – The Young Guns Pacing Series and Canada Games Pace will take center stage during a 12 dash harness racing event Saturday at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre. Post time is 1pm.

Paddock Facilities Closed For Skills Canada

Wednesday, May 20th, 2009

Charlottetown, PE – Harness Racing PEI is sending notice that paddock and ship-in facilities will be closed on the Park street entrance on Thursday May 21 and Friday May 22 due to the Skills Canada competition being held on the grounds.
 
 

Stars Xample Wins Feature Race on Victoria Day Card

Monday, May 18th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE – Stars Xample, with Terry Gallant in the bike, won the Monday afternoon feature race on Victoria Day at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment. The winning mile was 1:59 over a track rated as good.

Raise a Colt Book Launch

Saturday, May 16th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Norman Hall
 
Summerside, PE - A full house celebrated the 75th anniversary of the first meeting of the PEI Harness Racing Club at the Silver Fox Club in Summerside. The launch of the Colt Stakes history book Raise A Colt, on Friday evening, was introduced by long time Maritime racing chronicler Doug […]