Si Semalu, a newcomer to Prince Edward Island from the Ontario racing circuit purchased by Foxyhall racing stable of Summerside, was making his first lifetime start on red soil and he meant business.Driver Jason Hughes hustled the son of Modern Art from the gate and hooked up with Big Surf (Marc Campbell) on route to the opening quarter in a swift 27.4.
The two horses battled neck and neck toe to toe through a half reached in 55.3 before Big Surf threw in the towel when they reached the three-quarter pole in 1:25.3.
The trip set up perfectly for All Turain and Corey MacPherson who charged three-high at the third panel to cruise by his tiring stable-mate and march to a two length victory in 1:56.4.
Si Semalu, who battled a strong wind throughout the mile, held on for a much deserved second while Outside The Wire (Kenny Arsenault) rallied for third.
All Turain is owned by Lee Hicken of Charlottetown, PE. The score gave MacPherson a driving triple on the day.
Hog Aufray, Ultimate Faith, Carrera Angel and Casimir Luciano gave Campbell four winners on the card.
Walter Cheverie and Brian MacPhee had driving doubles.
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Lee Drake