Outlawpositivcharge Wins Canada Games Pace
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.
Terry Gallant did the driving for owner Fred Lamont, Calgary, Alberta. Gallant said in a trackside interview following the win that his horse felt great this week. “He wasn’t himself last week but this week he was strong and I just let him roll,” said Gallant. “ He’s back to himself and we’re hoping for a good season.” Leaving off the rail, Gallant sent Outlawpositivcharg to the lead rolling through fractions of :28.1, :57,2 and 1:25.1. The 2008 Governor’s Plate winner kicked home with a final quarter in :28.4 seconds. Riccaras Sun was second for Kenny Arsenault with Pans O Silver grabbing the show spot for driver Brian MacPhee.
War Dancer captured the Young Guns Pacing Final in 1:58 for driver Michael Stevenson but it wasn’t easy as the three-year-son of Western Paradise rolled off stride after trying to bust the gate. “ We were leaving pretty hard,” said Stevenson in the winner’s circle. “ He just rolled off stride and after I got him back we had our work cut out for us. He’s a nice colt and I was very happy with how he performed today. It wasn’t an easy trip but I think he proved himself today.”
Pictonian Hector with Jimmy Davis was second with Woodmere Shamis and Darren Crowe finishing third in the final.
Racing returns Thursday night at 7pm.