Quint’s Brew, a 4-year-old gelding bred in Maryland, earned the top Brisnet Speed Rating of 106 among last week’s stakes winners by winning the black-type Jennings Stakes at Laurel Park by six lengths. Big City Lights came in second with a 105 Brisnet and 104 Beyer for his victory in the California Cup Sprint, beating the four-horse field by 7 3/4 lengths. Whatchatalkinabout earned the highest overall Brisnet of 107 and Beyer of 106 for an optional-claiming allowance race at Aqueduct, winning by eight lengths.
Other notable stakes winners from last week include Hit Show, Prince of Jericho, Kavod, Cavalieri, Jaxon Traveler, Old Pal, Gigante, Simply Joking, Damon’s Mound, Toupie, Ms. Bucchero, Closing Act, Shocking Grey, Call Another Play, Corningstone, Ninja Star, Disco Time, Running Away, Whiskyginandbrandy, Take Charge Tom, and Baby Max. The top speed figures of the year by age, sex, and surface can be found in Horse Racing Nation’s database, where runners can be sorted by various criteria.
The list of top-rated stakes winners includes horses from various races and distances, with Quint’s Brew leading the pack with a Brisnet Speed Rating of 106 and a Beyer Speed Figure of 99. Big City Lights follows closely behind with a 105 Brisnet and 104 Beyer for his impressive victory in the California Cup Sprint. Whatchatalkinabout also stood out with the highest overall Brisnet of 107 and Beyer of 106 for his win in an optional-claiming allowance race at Aqueduct.
