Speed figures: Journalism leads fastest stakes winners
Journalism's remarkable victory in Saturday's Preakness Stakes earned him the week's top Brisnet Speed Rating, a 107.
Umberto Rispoli guided the Curlin colt to a half-length victory in the second leg of the Triple Crown after getting bumped between two runners in the stretch and overtaking Gosger. They covered the 1 3/16 miles in 1:55.47.
Journalism also earned a 98 Beyer Speed Figure for his performance.
Next in the Brisnet ratings with a 105 was Awesome Aaron, winner of the Grade 3 Pimlico Special on Friday. He was one of three runners to get 100 Beyers, along with Maryland Sprint (G3) winner Booth and Louisville (G3) winner Utah Beach.
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Here are the figures for last week’s highest-rated stakes winners, ranked by Brisnet Speed Ratings, with Beyer Speed Figures from Daily Racing Form.
| Horse | Race | Distance | Brisnet | Beyer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Journalism | Preakness (G1) | 1 3/16 miles | 107 | 98 |
| Awesome Aaron | Pimlico Special (G3) | 1 3/16 miles | 105 | 100 |
| Charlene's Dream | Gallorette (G3) | 1 1/16 miles (turf) | 102 | 90 |
| Booth | Maryland Sprint (G3) | 6 furlongs | 99 | 100 |
| Lunar Impact | Mizdirection | 6 1/2 furlongs (turf) | 99 | 95 |
| Utah Beach | Louisville (G3) | 1 1/2 miles (turf) | 98 | 100 |
| Echo Sound | Miss Preakness (G3) | 6 furlongs | 97 | 85 |
| Reagan's Wit | James W. Murphy | 1 mile (turf) | 96 | 86 |
| Candied | Allaire DuPont Distaff | 1 1/8 miles | 95 | 94 |
| Play With Fire | Hilltop | 1 mile (turf) | 94 | 83 |