Skye's absence opens door for Brokeandoutofgas

CHARLOTTETOWN, PE – With the undefeated Windemere Skye absent from the entry box, Brokeandoutofgas will look to return to her winning ways Thursday evening at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.

The capital oval has a 14-dash presentation starting at 6 P.M., with the $6,350 Fillies and Mares Preferred Pace lining up in race 13.

Brokeandoutofgas is the 5-2 morning line favourite from post 3 with Gilles Barrieau in the seat for trainer and owner Tammy Collings of Hazel Brook. The five-year-old daughter of Arthur Blue Chip has finished second to Windemere Skye in her last two outings after winning the feature on Oct. 22 in 1:56. The talented mare has seven victories and $47,164 in earnings this season.

Badgirl Bridgette is another top contender from post 4 with David Dowling driving for trainer Bill Lanigan of Montague, who also owns the 26-time winner.

Windemere Saddy (To be driven by Ken Murphy) is another major player from post 5, while Rosetown Mary (Corey MacPherson) has post 2 and Tobins Brownie (Adam Merner) leaves from the rail.

The Post Time Picks likes Brokeandoutofgas on top of the five-horse field.

“Brokeandoutofgas has been knocking on the door against Windemere Skye in her last two starts and now gets some class relief with that rival absent. She has been racing tremendously well for Team Collings and from this inside post we think Barrieau puts her in striking position early and gets her back to the winner’s circle.”

The Open Trot takes centre stage in race 6 for a $6,050 purse with Fight Song the 5-2 morning line favourite from post 5. Jason Hughes drives the Ashley Gamester trainee for owner Donald MacRae of Vernon Bridge. The seven-year-old son of Kadabra has won five of his last six starts and nine times this season. West River Jet (Kenny Arsenault) is fresh off a victory in last week’s Open Trot and leaves from post 4 while Rina Labelle (Landon Campbell) is another top contender from post 2.

The PEIHRIA Fall Series begins Thursday evening with three opening-leg divisions for pacing mares.

Lorne Valley Liv is the top selection in the $4,000 race 1 division from post 7 with Carey Romeo driving for trainer Paul Langille. Shoot To Thrill (Ryan Desroche) and Smilin In Heaven (Adam Merner) are other major contenders.

The $3,500 race 7 division has Woodmere Chella (Dana Sweet) as the Post Time Picks selection from post 3 against Royoz Allie (Jason Hughes) and Howmac Charger (Ken Murphy).

The final $3,500 PEIHRIA Fall Series division is in race 10 with Princess Halo the top selection from post 2 for driver Landon Campbell and trainer Hailey Cole. Skip Across (Brady Sweet) and Olivers Sweetie (Brett Clow) are other top choices.

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by Nicholas Oakes, for Red Shores