Trainer Mark McKinnon, left; driver Jody Jamieson, second left, and winning Gold Cup and Saucer ambassador Jessica Thibeau, right, pose with Fifth And Five. Fifth And Five won the 67th running of the $100,000 Gold Cup and Saucer, presented by Atlantic Lottery, before a big crowd at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park on Aug. 22. Fifth And Five equalled not only the track record but the mark for the fastest mile in Atlantic Canadian harness racing history – 1:49.4. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentTwo Maritimers realized childhood harness racing dreams on Aug. 22.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 contentDriver Jody Jamieson and trainer Mark McKinnon teamed up with Fifth And Five to win their first-ever Gold Cup and Saucer before a big crowd at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.Article contentArticle content“I grew up here in P.E.I., and started into the horse racing business very young,” said McKinnon in an interview with The Guardian following the 67th running of $100,000 Gold Cup and Saucer, presented by Atlantic Lottery. “Basically, from the time I could walk, it’s been a dream to win this race someday, and here I am – a true dream come true. It’s amazing!”Article contentArticle content Jody Jamieson hoists the Gold Cup and Saucer trophy after winning the $100,000, presented by Atlantic Lotto, for the first time in his career. Jamieson drove Fifth And Five to a 1:49.4 victory before a big crowd at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park on Aug. 22. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentJamieson talked about the emotion of winning the Gold Cup and Saucer.Article content“Honestly, it’s hard to put it into words, because I think I’m on Cloud 11 or 12, maybe,” Jamieson said in an interview in a crowded winner’s circle. “This is absolutely amazing.Article content“I can’t even believe the rush of emotion when I was crossing the line, and I could hear the screaming and yelling. It’s just a race that I’ve wanted to win since I was old enough to watch races, and this is finally it. I did it. I can’t believe it.”Article contentAnd where does Jamieson rank winning the Gold Cup and Saucer in his career achievements?Article content“No. 1… by a mile,” answered Jamieson, who is from Truro, N.S.Article contentArticle contentTime of mileArticle contentAnd Fifth And Five did it in style. Fifth And Five stopped the clock in 1:49.4 to equal not only Miki Shan N’s track record in Charlottetown but also the fastest mile ever in Atlantic Canadian harness racing history.Article content“I knew he was ready for this race,” said Jamieson, who trailed the field at the start of the race as Fifth And Five was the No. 9 horse. “Mark McKinnon and the (Dave) Menary team, they did a heck of a job getting them (Fifth And Five and Sugar Man) here and getting them ready this week, and (Fifth And Five) is just an awesome little horse.”Article contentArticle contentArticle content A big crowd attended the 67th running of the $100,000 Gold Cup and Saucer, presented by Atlantic Lotto, at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park on Aug. 22. Jason Simmonds/The Guardian Photo by Jason Simmonds /The GuardianArticle contentThe four-year-old brown horse by Bettors Delight-Filou Fly Fast-All-American Native charged down the lane on the outside to edge out the Anthony MacDonald-driven Timeisonmyside and rail-sitter Sugar Man, driven by Doug McNair, at the wire. Sugar Man cut fractions of 27.2, 55.4 and 1:22.2. Ammo finished fourth; Jordy N was fifth; Helluva N came sixth; Trumpster Blues was seventh; Brue Hanover came eighth, and Miki Shan N finished ninth.Article contentArticle content“Honestly, I just had to follow the (No.) 1 (horse),” said Jamieson, who added he felt Sugar Man was the best horse in the race. “I was starting behind him, which put me a length behind everybody else, but I figured the race was going to go the way it went.Article content“I think everybody did, really. It was pretty simple — (No. 1) and (No.) 9 are going to line up if they can can hold position leaving the gate.”Article contentJamieson said the tough part was getting positioned through the first turn.Article content“Around the last turn, I wasn’t even sure if I had any horse left because Doug was marching, and when I edged him out, he just dug in and gave me everything he’s got,” said Jamieson. “It was just enough. I think I might have won by a neck or something, but it wasn’t much.”
Gold Cup and Saucer childhood dreams realized
