Harness racing great Mike MacDonald will be remembered this evening at Red Shores in Charlottetown.
He passed away last Tuesday at the age of 70.
MacDonald won the Gold Cup and Saucer a record five times in his career that included 2,294 wins primarily at Blue Bonnets in Montreal.
He also put the Gold Cup & Saucer race on the map.
A celebration of life is planned for 7.00 this evening at Red Shores.
Funeral mass will be held on Monday at 10 a.m. at St. Dunstan’s Basilica.
He leaves behind his wife Judy and daughters Angie and Laura and grandchildren.