Covered Bridge wins 64th Gold Cup and Saucer

An exciting finish to the 64th Gold Cup and Saucer capped Old Home Week Saturday night with Covered Bridge capturing the big race at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino at the Charlottetown Driving Park.   American History and Dale Spence left hard to the front to lead the first half of the race, and then Funatthebeach N guided by Scott Young rushed to the front past three-quarters until Covered Bridge and Jordan Stratton shook off cover to track down the leader in the stretch to win in 1:50.3. Funatthebeach N was second while PL Ozzy was third.   The big race was part of a 14-dash card that set a new all-time record handle at Red Shores Charlottetown of $647,556, eclipsing the former record set in 1994.   Melissa Rennie won the Earl Smith Memorial Award for top trainer of Old Home Week.   The Francis McIsaac Memorial Award for top driver of Old Home Week went to multiple time winner Marc Campbell.  Brodie MacPhee was the top percentage driver of the week.