Red Shores at Summerside Raceway will see plenty of action this week, including the P.E.I. colt stakes. Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentThe trotters take centre stage during a July 15 program at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway with P.E.I. colt stakes’ action as part of Governor’s Plate Week harness racing.THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY.Subscribe now to access this story and more:Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsSUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES.Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience.Unlimited access to the website and appExclusive access to premium content, newsletters and podcastsFull access to the e-Edition app, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment onEnjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalistsSupport local journalists and the next generation of journalistsRegister to unlock more articles.Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience.Access additional stories every monthShare your thoughts and join the conversation in our commenting communityGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorArticle contentThe 11-dash begins at 6 p.m.Article contentArticle contentThe first P.E.I. colt stakes’ trot division is in Race 2, carrying a $19,310 purse for three-year-old fillies. Supreme Rockette (to be driven by Gilles Barrieau) leads the five-horse field for trainer Mike McGuigan and owner Jamie Whalen of Avondale, P.E.I.Article contentArticle contentThe filly by EL Rocket has been rock-solid her entire career with 14 top-three finishes from 15 lifetime starts.Article contentStablemate Oceanview Nikki (McGuigan) has Post 2 as the pair renew their rivalry in the field of five.Article contentAlso in the field are Majian Mystery (Jim Ripley), Dusty Lane Kahlua (Ryan Desroche) and Dibsonthecaptain (Corey MacPherson).Article contentThe two-year-old trotting fillies continue their young careers in their P.E.I. colt stakes’ division in Race 4 for an $18,980 purse as Hallysgurl (Barrieau) gets the top call from Post 3 from the Darryl MacLean barn. The Muscle Mass filly is co-owned by Calvin Larkin and Erika Bradley as she makes her first lifetime start after a 2:04.2 qualifying win.Article contentThe field also contains Dusty Lane Margo (Jason Hughes), Shes Got Spunk (Brian MacPhee), Roseys EL Girl (Ken Murphy), Miss Gracie Ridge (Ambyr Campbell), Bonmati (Marc Campbell), and Emberlees Rocket (Corey MacPherson).Article contentArticle contentWest River Karuna (Ken MacDonald) headlines the P.E.I colt stakes’ rookie trotting colt division in Race 7 with $18,980 on the line. Clare MacDonald trains the son of Legion Of Honor for owner Haley MacDonald of Stratford, P.E.I. He was a winner in 2:03.1 in his career debut in a division of the Atlantic sires stakes.Article contentOther contenders are Mr Old Home Week (Desroche), Little Louis (MacPherson), Big Rig (McGuigan), Howmac Prime Time (Marc Campbell), Hoponarocket (Barrieau) and Nikway Rocks It (Myles Heffernan Sr.).Article contentThe final P.E.I. colt stakes’ trot division heads post-ward in Race 9 with $19,310 up for grabs for three-year-old trotting colts as Bless Me Father looks to remain unbeaten this season from Post 1 for owner-trainer Donna Van Meer.Article contentBarrieau picks up the catch-drive on the son of Father Patrick as the trotter aims for his fourth straight win from as many tries in 2025. Challenges come from In Harmony (Myles Heffernan Sr.), Apollo Thirty Four (Campbell), West River Jet (MacDonald), My Pocket Rocket (Murphy), Fire The Rocket (Hughes), Marcus Down Ridge (MacDonald) and Dusty Lane Gus (Desroche).Article contentCatch the broadcast live at Redshores.ca.Article contentArticle contentCompiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.Article content
As part of Governors Plate Week harness racing in Summerside
