CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — Greeting fans against the fence after his historic victory, Covered Bridge won the 64th edition of The Atlantic Lottery Gold Cup ...
Jordan Stratton drives Covered Bridge, 9, to victory in the he 64th edition of The Atlantic Lottery Gold Cup and Saucer in the early minutes of Aug. 20 at Red Shores at the Charlottetown Driving Park. Time of the mile in the $100,000 race was 1:50.3. Gail MacDonald Photo • Special to The GuardianStrutting their Feathers: An inside look at the Peacock Wine Bar Experience | SaltWireCHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I.
Covered Bridge left from the trailing Post 9 and followed out the Post 2 entry, Lawless Shadow , to get away fifth. Covered Bridge moved out into the flow at the half, then tipped three-wide up the backside to try and track down Funatthebeach N.P.E.I. Lt.-Gov. Antoinette Perry, left, and Premier Dennis King, second left, present the Gold Cup and Saucer to winning owner Mark Ford, right, and trainer Jeff Gillis, second right.
“What I don’t think everybody understands is this race is important to more than just Maritimers,” said Gillis, from Inverness, N.S. “Americans are equally excited about this race. “Jordan said just get me a mount, the money means nothing, I don’t even have to pay him,” Ford said in the winner’s circle while Stratton kneeled over laughing. “It brings a tear to my eye.”
“This is unbelievable. This is Harness Racing 101. It’s very impressive what you guys accomplish here.”
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