Northfield: Track record mile turned in by Blue Ivy

Blue Ivy overcame windy conditions and a brisk temperature of 39 degrees to become the fastest 3-year-old filly pacer to win in the history of Northfield Park on Saturday night.

Blue Ivy (Captaintreacherous–Ali Blue–American Ideal) fired from post two to lead her competition through quarter times of 26 3/5, 54 1/5, 1:22, and 1:51 1/5, winning by 7 3/4 lengths. The previous record of 1:51 2/5 was held by Giggles In Dreams and Shawn Barker II, set earlier this year.

Blue Ivy now has eight wins in 20 starts this season, is owned by Renee Bercury, and is trained by William Bercury. Aaron Merriman was aboard for the winning drive. The victory increased Blue Ivy’s earnings to $185,285. Blue Ivy was heavily favored and returned $2.40 to win.

--press release (Northfield)--