Last week saw the emergence of the nation’s top long-distance dirt horse, Next, who achieved a Brisnet Speed Rating of 106 following an impressive 10-length triumph in the Grade 3 Greenwood Cup at Parx on Saturday. This performance tied for the highest Brisnet figure of the week, and he also recorded a 102 Beyer Speed Figure, marking the week’s top Beyer.
Another standout, Sacrosanct, also received a Brisnet Speed Rating of 106 for his stunning 12-length victory in the Bertram F. Bongard at Aqueduct on Sunday. The 2-year-old, fresh off a commanding maiden win at Saratoga against state-bred competitors, led the field throughout his stakes debut, finishing with an 85 Beyer Speed Figure.
Bentornato claimed the only other Beyer Speed Figure in the triple digits, notching a hard-fought neck win in the Gallant Bob (G2) at Parx on Saturday. After a fierce battle for the lead with Sunny Breeze, he emerged victorious, earning a 103 Brisnet Speed Rating—making it the third highest of the week, behind Next and Sacrosanct.
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Below are the speed figures for last week’s highest-rated stakes winners, ranked by Brisnet Speed Ratings alongside Beyer Speed Figures from Daily Racing Form.