See You At Peelers wins Art Rooney Pace
June 4, 2011YONKERS, N.Y. (AP) - See You At Peelers extended her career unbeaten streak to 16 races with a rousing victory in the $307,000 Art Rooney Pace on Saturday night at Yonkers Raceway.
The 3-year-old filly stopped the clock in 1:53:1 for the mile with Marcus Johansson in the bike. He wheeled the daughter of Bettor's Delightto to the lead at the quarter pole and drew off to an effortless victory that was never in doubt.
The Art Rooney honors the late founder of the Pittsburgh Steelers. Great grandson Arthur J. Rooney IV presented the trophy in the winner's circle to owners Christine Takter of East Windsor, N.J., and John and Jim Fielding of Ontario, Canada.
Line Officer finished second and Roll With It Harry was third.
See You At Peelers paid $2.10 as the prohibitive favorite. She increased her career earnings over the past two seasons to $880,000.