Marc Campbell opened up the 2016 Drive for Charity with four winners including a score in Thursday’s feature race at Red Shores Racetrack & Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
Eagle Jolt, owned by Wilbur and Marie MacDonald used the passing lane to beat IDK (Vince Poulton) in the stretch. The Big Bite (Kenny Arsenault) was third. Time for the mile was 1:56.4.
Campbell’s Grand Slam also included scores with Vintage Winner, Freddie and Howmac Missy. The two-time Gold Cup winning pilot is teaming up with MacRae Backhoe & Trucking in the Drive for Charity raising money for the IWK.
In other action, driver Vince Poulton and trainer Deanna Clow nailed the Daily Double on the card with Sanchez Blue Chip and newcomer Professor Gordon.
Campbell and Earl Watts also posted training doubles.
Former stakes star Paymenowpaymelater won the Advantage Communications trot for Gilles Barrieau and owner Wade Peconi
(With files from CDP)
To view results for Thursday's card of harness racing, click the following link: Thursday Results – Charlottetown Driving Park.