HARNESS RACING: Mr Kelly cruises in Summerside feature

In his first start of the season in Prince County, Mr Kelly asserted his back class in the featured pace at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway on June 18. 123RF Stock PhotoArticle contentIn his first start of the season in Prince County, Mr Kelly asserted his back class in the featured pace at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway on June 18.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 15-dash card was headlined by the $3,900 Race 14 top class, where Mr Kelly ($6.60) made no mistake off the gate, controlling the tempo en route to a front-stepping 1:56 victory for trainer-driver Adam Merner and his ownership group of Marsha Knox, Cory Livingston, Kevin Teasdale and Dustin MacInnis.Article contentArticle contentArticle contentThe eight-year-old son of Rollwithitharry chopped out fractions of 28.3, 59.2 and 1:28.1, before sprinting home in 27.4 to fend off Braxtons Boy (driven by Brady Sweet), who sat the pocket throughout and was a length back at the wire. Hes Touring (David Dowling) was third after a stretch drive battle.Article contentEarlier on the card, a rookie filly was the centre of attention in Race 1 for $3,150. Saulsbrook Desi ($7.70) stamped herself as the first two-year-old winner of 2025 in Atlantic Canada. The daughter of Somewhere Fancy rallied for a half-length decision in 1:59.4 with Merner at the lines for trainer Lenny Myers and the ownership team of Grayland Farm and Joseph Gamba.Article contentIt was a solid night for Jaycob Sweet, who engineered a pair of victories from his own O’Leary stable. His first trip to the winner’s circle came in Race 6 as Timberlea Lady ($10.60) was a front-end winner in 1:57.1 in her $3,700 event for fillies and mares.Article contentArticle contentOwned by Timberlea Standardbreds, the daughter of Pang Shui repelled Thinkingofeddie (Brady Sweet) in a tight finish.Article contentArticle contentJaycob Sweet’s second score came in Race 12 with a powerful mission behind Freemans Legacy ($11.90) in 1:57.0. The Pang Shui four-year-old held on by a narrow margin in the $3,400 test for trainer-driver Sweet and owner Mackenzie Arsenault.Article contentLongshot Doc Awesome (Adam Merner) flew late to snag second over post-time favourite Howmac Exclusive (Corey MacPherson) to complete a $297.30 triactor ticket.Article contentThe final dash of the night featured the veteran pacer Well Did light up the toteboard in Race 15. Sent off at 18-1, the Paul Langille-trained-and-driven pacer came charging from off the pace to win by a length in 1:58.3. The longshot winner paid $39.50 to win and topped a monstrous $1 high-5 ticket that returned $2,713.55. The win was the 60th lifetime for the 14-year-old son of Well Said.Article contentDriving doublesArticle contentDrivers Brodie MacPhee, Corey MacPherson and David Dowling also recorded driving doubles on the program.Article contentRacing continues at Red Shores Charlottetown on June 19 at 6 p.m. Watch live at Redshores.ca.Article contentArticle contentCompiled by Nicholas Oakes for Red Shores.Article content