Twin B Tuffenuff will put his three-race win streak to the test as he kicks off his 2023 campaign in the Preferred Pace on Saturday (June 10) at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.
The historic capital oval will fire off 12 dashes on Saturday starting at 6 p.m. with the $3,800 Preferred Pace going to the gate in Race 11.
Twin B Tuffenuff is the top choice from Post 2 fresh off a pair of 1:55 qualifiers for regular driver Gilles Barrieau. Barrieau will be in Miramichi, N.B., Saturday for his induction into the New Brunswick Sports Hall Of Fame so Kenny Arsenault will pick up the catch drive for trainer Ron Matheson and owner Pat Morris of Charlottetown. The eight-year-old winner of 29 races and $630,000 lifetime won his last three starts of 2022 including a Nova Scotia record mile of 1:50.4 over Truro Raceway in September.
Roll Em will be seeking redemption after making a break in the first turn as the heavy favourite in his latest Preferred start. Marc Campbell drives his trainee from Post 4.
Rollwithhottytoddy made a break in the mud his last start but will loom the danger with the rail in the Saturday feature for driver Jason Hughes and trainer Trevor Hicken.
A runner-up in his last local performance, Batterup Hanover will ship in from Nova Scotia on Saturday and lands in Post 5 for trainer-driver Paul Langille.
Post 3 has Avatar J (Adam Merner) for trainer Darren Smith while season’s record holder YS Mathis (Corey MacPherson) has Post 6 from the Campbell barn. Rounding out the field is Post 7 entry Matticulous GB (Ken Murphy) for trainer Colin Johnson.
The Post Time Picks like Twin B Tuffenuff to deliver on his morning line promise for catch driver Arsenault.
“Twin B Tuffenuff went toe to toe with the big dogs last season and won a lot of big races at this track. Just a friendly reminder Arsenault was on board for the Gold Cup Consolation victory (pictured above) so keep that in mind when placing your wagers.”
Race 6 is the Hillside Chevrolet Drive For Home Series pace with Sweet Success the top choice for trainer-driver Hughes and owners John and Tommy Collings. His top rivals in the $2,300 event are Cheekie Play (MacPherson) and Adkins Hanover (Ambyr Campbell).
Go to the Player's Portal at Redshores.ca for Race Day broadcast, HPIBet, race programs and more information. For entries, click the following link: Saturday Entries - Red Shores Charlottetown.
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