Kelly Memorial To Starcastic

Starcastic captured the Dr. Blair Kelly Memorial Pace Friday evening at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.

Gilles Barrieau scored the winning drive over the rain-soaked capital oval in 1:58.3 in the $2,350 event for trainer Jackie Matheson and owners Bobbi Jo Gaudet of Charlottetown and Billy MacKenzie of Stratford, PE.

Iron Phil (Louis Philippe Roy) laid down the early fractions of :29, :58.1 and 1:29 to end up second with Starcastic using a second-over trip to score the length victory with Waterside Light (Marc Campbell) finishing third.

Barrieau and Matheson also teamed up for the win with Mozartsplace in 1:59 for owners Brad Duplisea and Shawn McAdam, both of Charlottetown, PE.

Jason Hughes had a driving double on the program, visiting the winner’s circle with Fleurje after a 2:00.2 victory and Beckenbauer with a 2:01.2 win.

Old Home Week racing continues Saturday in Charlottetown with a doubleheader on tap with a 1 p.m. post time for the afternoon card and a 7 p.m. post time for the evening program featuring Sobey's Gold Cup and Saucer Trial 1.

(CDP)

To view results for Friday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Friday Results – Charlottetown Driving Park.

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