Bee Two Bee Too Good In Western Fair Preferred

It was the second verse of the same song for Bee Two Bee on Tuesday (Feb. 18) at The Raceway at the Western Fair District, as he scored by 6-1/4 lengths for the second straight week in the $12,000 Preferred Pace.
Leaving from the far outside post with driver Travis Cullen as the 1-9 choice, Bee Two Bee got away in fifth in the field of six early while Ideal Perception (Anthony Haughan) laid down the quarter in :28.2. Ideal Perception briefly released 35-1 shot Century Inspector (Tyler Borth) before retaking from the pocket, only for Bee Two Bee to make his move to the lead and take command before the half in :57.3. Once clear, Bee Two Bee opened up on the field, scampering away by 5-1/2 lengths at the three-quarter pole in 1:26.2.
The lead only widened for Bee Two Bee on the final turn, turning for home nine-lengths clear of Cheddar Bay (Daryl Thiessen). Cullen geared down the favourite late in the lane, allowing Bee Two Bee to coast home by 6-1/4 lengths in 1:56.
Cheddar Bay finished second, despite broken equipment before the start which would lead to a refund on all wagers placed on the eventual runner-up. Ohare Hanover (Michael Whelan) rallied from the backfield to finish third.
Trained by Jodie Cullen, Bee Two Bee has won three of five in his eight-year-old campaign. The son of Sunshine Beach-Bee Fullof Steinam is a 36-time winner in his career, and has banked $479,668 for owners Donald Mac Rae and Blair Maclauchlan.
To view Tuesday's harness racing results, click the following link: Tuesday Results - The Raceway at the Western Fair District.
(Standardbred Canada)