The Art Rooney Pace is an American harness racing event for three-year-old

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pacers run each year at

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with the exception of 2006 when it was hosted by

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Retrieved October 11, 2016 First run in 1989, it is named in honor of

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(1901-1988), owner of several racetracks, including Yonkers, plus the Pittsburgh Steelers of the

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Records

; Most wins by a driver: * 4 – John Campbell (1990, 1993, 1994, 1999) ; Most wins by a trainer: * 4 – William Robinson (1991, 1992, 1994, 1997) ; Stakes record: * 1:51 0/0 – Pet Rock (2012)

Art Rooney Pace winners

References

Yonkers Raceway Yonkers, New York Harness races in the United States Harness races for three-year-old pacers Sports in New York (state) Recurring sporting events established in 1989 1989 establishments in New York (state) {{Horseracing-race-stub