The 2018 Atlantic Sires Stakes race season got underway on Friday evening at Truro Raceway, as the three-year-old pacing fillies had their season debut.

Last season’s Atlantic Breeders Crown Champion, Woodmere Ceilidh, showed she is still in top form as she captured her $8020 ‘A’ division event in a time of 1:57.3.  The three-year-old bay filly is trained and driven by Clare MacDonald for owner Chris Neville of Sydney, NS.

Meanwhile, Royaltywestho and driver Walter Cheverie crossed the finish line first in their division clocking a time of 1:58 for owners Joseph Baxter and Gregory Francis of Windsor, NS.

The third ‘A’ division event on the evening race card went to Tobins Terror and trainer-driver Gary Chappell in 2:01.1.  The three-year-old filly is owned by Boyd MacDonald Produce, Crapaud, PE and Daniel Ross, Belfast, PE.

The lone $2500 ‘B’ division event was captured by This Old Millie and driver Marc Campbell for owner-trainer Charles Fraser of Inverness, NS.

Points earned in each Atlantic Sires Stakes ‘A’ division and trot event go towards securing a coveted spot in the season-ending Atlantic Breeders Crown Championships.