In the opening contest, The Big Scoop sat inside for much of the mile before popping out late in the stretch and overhauling race favorite Rockn Highland in 1:56.1. It was another length back to St. Lads Trixie who finished third.
The Big Scoop, a $7,000 yearling purchase who is a sister to a pair of $500,000-winning siblings, was making her first career start for trainer Randy Hill and owner Darryl Hill of Ohsweken, Ont. The daughter of Grinfromeartoear-Open Book returned $25.20 for the win.
Major Girl used a strong off-the-pace rally to capture the second division for driver Rick Zeron in 1:54.3. The daughter of Art Major-Teenager Girls collared Western Dancing right at the finish with Tiz To Dream landing the show spot.
The filly, who is a half sister to $1 million winner Lady Dillinger, was making her second career start for her owner-trainer Gaetan Hebert. She returned a whopping $43.30 for the win. (WEG)