Archive for August, 2009

Exhibition Park Raceway to Host Atlantic Sire Stakes

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
 
By Lynne MacLennan
 
Saint John, N.B. - The two year-old pacing performers in the Atlantic Sires Stakes racing series will take centre stage at Exhibition Park Raceway on Tuesday, September 1.  This will be the first Atlantic Sires Stakes event of the season at the Saint John, NB, track.

Bob Dewar and Erwin Andrew Memorials Highlight Summerside Card of Racing

Saturday, August 29th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Summerside, PE – It was an action packed Friday at the Summerside Raceway as the historic property played host to the Bob Dewar Memorial for three-year-old pacing colts and the Erwin Andrew Memorial for open mares. Abby Best recorded the fastest mile of the night as the superstar stopped the […]

BJ Cruiser Wins CDP Feature

Friday, August 28th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE – BJ Cruiser and Gary Chappell won the Thursday night feature race at the Charlottetown Driving Park in 1:57 for owner-trainer Charles Belliveau, Dieppe, NB. Rebel Ryan was second for Marc Campbell while Beautys Spur finished third for trainer Tyler Moore and driver Michael Stevenson.

Lady Slipper Stakes at Summerside

Thursday, August 27th, 2009

 Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
Summerside, PE – The Lady Slipper Stakes played center stage Wednesday night at the Summerside Raceway. The fastest divisional winner went to Meridian Magic owned by Barry Martin and James Gillis, Sydney, N.S. The two year-old filly recorded a 1:59.4 score for driver Kenny Arsenault.
 

Newscenter for 50th Edition Gold Cup & Saucer

Sunday, August 16th, 2009

For complete results and stories leading up to the 50th Edition of the Gold Cup & Saucer visit these newsrooms
 
www.theguardian.pe.ca    www.standardbredcanada.ca  www.theharnessedge.com www.thejournalpioneer.com

Stars Xample and Gallant Win Summerside Feature

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Summerside, PE – Stars Xample, under the command of driver Terry Gallant, won the Wednesday night feature event in 1:58 at the Summerside Raceway. It was Gallant’s second winning drive of the night.

Gold Cup Horses

Tuesday, August 11th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
 
Charlottetown, PE – The horses and positions were unveiled today at the annual Gold Cup & Saucer press conference at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre.
 
Gold Cup & Saucer Trial 1, Saturday August 15, 2009, Post time 7pm.
 
PP1: Silent Swing
PP2: Hilo
PP3: Mighty & Strong
PP4: Imjustalittleguy
PP5: Cruisinart
PP6: Outlawpositivcharg
 
Gold Cup & Saucer Trial […]

Weekend Racing Highlights at the CDP

Sunday, August 9th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Saturday August 8, 2009
 
Charlottetown, PE – Mighty and Strong, with Ron Matheson driving for Patrick Morris, Charlottetown, won the Saturday night feature in 1:57.2 at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre.

Charlottetown Host Big Weekend of Racing

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
By Lee Drake
 
Charlottetown, PE – The Gold Cup race week schedule is the headliner but this weekend of racing at the Charlottetown Driving Park Entertainment Centre has earned the title of the one of the best opening acts of the season. The live race presentations will be staged Saturday with post time […]

Special Night to Honor Harness Driver Mike MacDonald

Friday, August 7th, 2009

Harness Racing PEI Sports
 
Charlottetown, PE – Mike MacDonald, the leading driver in Gold Cup and Saucer history, will be honored on Sunday, August 16th as part of the events leading up to the 50th Edition of the Gold Cup. The special evening will be held in the Top of the Park at the Charlottetown Driving […]