Kevin Switzer maintained the winning edge at Scarborough Downs on Friday as the man in Blue and Black continued on his quest for his first driving championship at the seaside oval. Switzer began the day 12 wins the best over perennial powerhouse Drew Campbell and maintained that advantage as both drivers swapped appearances in the winners circle, scoring one win apiece on the eleven-race program.

Switzer's score came early on as he engineered the winning strategy behind the veteran trotter Better By Design, ushering the 11-year-old son of Lindy Lane down victory lane for the 44th time in his career. The win was the 3rd consecutive for the Jon Chenard trainee.

Campbell's win to maintain the status quo came via the disqualification route as Skootaboo, a 2-year-old Maine-bred son of Sakrologist survived serious road trouble and late mile confusion to secure his maiden win.

With only 8 performances remaining in Scarborough Downs' 2011 meeting, the race for top-dog status could well come right down to the wire as the December 18 closing day looms ever closer. The jeweler has been put on notice - the championship trophy may have to be engraved on the meet's final day.