Rapid Redux Ties North American Record

Robert Cole Jr.’s Rapid Redux tied the North American record for consecutive wins, notching his 19th straight in a starter allowance race at muddy Laurel Park Oct. 27.

The 5-year-old son of Pleasantly Perfect tied Peppers Pride and Zenyatta, who also won 19 straight races during their careers. The chestnut gelding defeated four rivals in the seven-furlong contest, covering the distance in 1:24.07 in his 2 3/4-length victory. J. D. Acosta rode him to his record-tying win.

Trained by David Wells, Rapid Redux was cutting back to one turn for the first time in 12 starts. During his streak he has raced at seven different racetracks and distances ranging from five furlongs to 1 1/8 miles.

Claimed for $6,250 in October 2010, he improved to 25-1-1 in 39 lifetime starts and earnings of $332,544.