Pictonian Storm, Sorrie prevail in SRW feature
Patience proves to be key
Patience proved key in the feature event at Red Shores at Red Shores at Summerside Raceway on Sunday afternoon as Pictonian Storm stalked from fourth and nailed all rivals at the wire.
Austin Sorrie trains and drives Pictonian Storm for owner Tammy Collings of Hazel Brook. Driver Corey MacPherson sent Fast N Victorious to the early lead in the $2,200 feature, and proceeded to carve out fractions of 27.2 and 56.2 while Pictonian Storm laid fourth on the rail. The three-quarters were reached in 1:27, with Woodmere Ideal Art (driven by Stephen Trites) sent first-over to engage Fast N Victorious.
Pictonian Storm emerged from the crowd in the stretch drive to defeat his rivals in 1:58.3. Second went to Mando Fun (Ken Murphy) while Fast N Victorious hung on for third.
Driver David Dowling continued his grip on the Red Shores Summerside driving standings with three wins on the program. The Warren Grove driver started the day off with a narrow score with Inspector Murdoch in 2:01 for trainer Blaine McKenna of Summerside, then followed it up with a 1:57.4 romp behind Flash In The Pang for Pat Murphy of Borden-Carleton. WC Kenzie Cookie supplied Dowling with another trip to the winner’s circle in the Cecil Stewart Memorial after a 2:00.3 win for trainer Devon Wallace of Alberton.
Dale Spence also had three wins on the card, including a 2:01.1 score with Blu Meadow Willie for Brenda and Morgan MacInnis of Summerside, a 2:02 win with Kant Katch Kaiden from his own stable and a 1:59.1 win with Coast to coast shark for Jeff Wallace of Alberton. Salmonier Storm and trainerdriver Ambyr Campbell hit the winner’s circle in the $1,800 Leon Stewart Memorial Pace in a 1:59.4 score for owner Brian MacPhee of Clyde River.