These were the fastest sprinters on the track in 2021
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The racing world was abuzz Labor Day weekend after sprints by Baby Yoda at Saratoga and Flightline at Del Mar.
Both 3-year-olds earned 114 Beyer Speed Figures for their efforts, the highest of the year. Flightline also got the highest numbers of the year from Brisnet (117) and TimeformUS (135).
To see the year's fastest runners at route distances, click here.
Among the top 10 sprint figures (plus ties), two horses appear twice: Jackie's Warrior for his efforts in the Gallant Bob Stakes (G2) and the H. Allen Jerkens Memorial (G1), and Beau Liam for allowance races at Saratoga.
Here are the top Beyer Speed Figures of 2021, with each of the horses' Brisnet and Timeform numbers also listed.
| Horse | Race | Dist. | Date | Beyer | Brisnet | TimeformUS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baby Yoda | Saratoga allowance | 6 1/2 f | Sept. 4 | 114 | 105 | 126 |
| Flightline | Del Mar allowance | 6 f | Sept. 5 | 114 | 117 | 135 |
| Jackie's Warrior | Gallant Bob Stakes | 6 f | Sept. 25 | 110 | 107 | 128 |
| Hollis | Oaklawn allowance | 5 1/2 f | Dec. 10 | 109 | 102 | 120 |
| Mischevious Alex | Carter | 7 f | April 3 | 109 | 110 | 119 |
| Jackie's Warrior | H. Allen Jerkens Memorial | 7 f | Aug. 28 | 107 | 106 | 132 |
| Golden Pal | Breeders' Cup Turf Sprint | 5 f | Nov. 6 | 107 | 107 | 125 |
| Beau Liam | Saratoga allowance | 6 1/2 f | Aug. 29 | 107 | 104 | 121 |
| Beau Liam | Saratoga allowance | 7 f | July 17 | 106 | 103 | 117 |
| Cezanne | Kona Gold | 6 1/2 f | April 18 | 106 | 103 | 125 |
| Life Is Good | H. Allen Jerkens Memorial | 7 f | Aug. 28 | 106 | 106 | 135 |
| Witsel | Saratoga allowance | 7 f | July 17 | 106 | 103 | 115 |
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