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SARGA.CO – Horse racing is a sport that blends speed, strength, and strategy. Throughout history, many racehorses have set extraordinary records—from lightning-fast runs to unbeatable winning streaks. Here are some of the most remarkable world records that have left the horse racing world in awe, as reported from various sources.
1. The Fastest Racehorse in the World
The speed record is held by Winning Brew, a Thoroughbred mare from the United States. On May 14, 2008, at Penn National Race Course, she clocked 70.76 km/h over a distance of 402 meters.
2. Most Career Wins
An American racehorse named Camille achieved 164 victories out of 207 races in the early 20th century—a record that is nearly impossible to break in the modern era.
3. Fastest Triple Crown
American legend Secretariat still holds the fastest times for all three U.S. Triple Crown races since 1973:
4. Largest Winning Margin
Secretariat also holds this record. In the 1973 Belmont Stakes, he won by an astonishing 31 lengths—a sight that left the crowd in stunned silence.
5. Highest Prize Money in a Season
In 2023, Japanese racehorse Equinox topped the list for highest earnings in a single season, taking home over US$15 million (around Rp230 billion) from various races.
6. Oldest Racehorse to Win
In England, a horse named Al Jabal claimed victory at the age of 19—well beyond the typical prime years of a racehorse.
7. Longest Horse Race
The legendary “Mongol Derby” holds the record as the world’s longest horse race, covering 1,000 km across the Mongolian steppe. Riders usually take 7–10 days to reach the finish line.
8. Longest Winning Streak
Australian mare Winx achieved 33 consecutive victories between 2015 and 2019, cementing her place as one of the greatest racehorses in history.
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