Terry Gallant and Motorino came to Red Shores Charlottetown on Thursday night and they meant business.
After the dust settled in the opening quarter of :28, Gallant moved Motorino first-over and chased down fraction setter I D K to take the feature race on the card in 1:56.2.
Gallant co-owns with Eric Johnston, it was one of two winners for trainer-driver Gallant who also won with Shady Kowalski for Johnston.
In the evenings trot class it was J K Queen who laid down fractions of :29.2, :59.1 and 129.3 before fending off the finishing kick from veteran Caliban Hanover for a half-length victory in 2:03.1 for owners Norman Clarey and Joe Smallwood. Walter Cheverie handled the driving duties for trainer Smallwood.
Trainer Jackie Matheson and driver Corey MacPherson enjoyed a big Thursday night at Red Shores Charlottetown with a hat-trick from the Matheson Stable.
Father Ronnie was in the bike aboard Artners In Crime and Perfect Escape while driver MacPherson picked up one of his three victories on the card aboard Matheson trainee Astronomical Union. He picked up a victory aboard Kendras Angel and his night got even sweeter picking up an Open Mares victory with his own trainee, Brodys Leona.
Racing returns to Red Shores Charlottetown Saturday night at 6 p.m.
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To view results for Thursday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Charlottetown Driving Park.