By Nicholas Oakes For Red Shores
SUMMERSIDE, PE – Canada’s winningest driver in 2025, Austin Sorrie, will make an appearance in his home province on Tuesday evening to compete at Red Shores at the Summerside Raceway.
The 14-dash program gets underway at 6 P.M.
The Montague, P.E.I., native has racked up 293 wins so far this season to lead all Canadian drivers, while banking nearly $2 million in purse earnings on the year. Regularly competing at track across Ontario, Sorrie’s success has made him a household name in Canadian harness racing. On Tuesday, Island fans will get the rare chance to see the national leader back in action at his home track after a campaign where he leads the way for wins at The Raceway at Western Fair District in London, Ont., Flamboro Downs in Dundas, Ont., and sits in second place for driving victories at Grand River Raceway in Elora, Ont., and Georgian Downs in Innisfil, Ont.
While Sorrie’s return is the headline story, the $4,700 Preferred 2 pace in race 13 serves as the night’s feature event. Brookdale Johnny carries top billing from post 5 for trainer Phil Sizer and owner the Polley Family of Amherst, N.S., with Paul Langille back in the driver’s seat. The Rockin In Heaven gelding has been a model of consistency, hitting the board in five straight outings and winning in 1:54.3 last month in Summerside.
Rail starter Doc Awesome (To be driven by Corey MacPherson) has been sharp for trainer Darla MacEachern, while Starship Glyde (Brodie MacPhee) looms a danger from post 3 for the Watts barn. Sauble Attack (Ken Murphy) and First Glance (Jaycob Sweet) complete the Preferred 2 lineup.
The Backstretch Beat is siding squarely with the Sizer trainee.
“Brookdale Johnny has been ultra-consistent at this level and his finishing kick makes him the horse to beat from a Sizer Barn that is firing on all cylinders. Another strong effort should put him right on top.”
Race 4 on the program is the National Day For Truth and Reconciliation Pace with Run For The Money (Brady Sweet) the top choice from post 2.
The PEI Matinee Finals will also highlight card with finals scheduled at 5:45PM, after race 2 and race 4. The Province of PEI Championship trophy will be presented to the A division winner after race 4.
Fans can catch Sorrie’s Summerside drives and the feature clash live at the oval, through the Race Day broadcast at Redshores.ca, or wager online with HPIBET.com.
