Rapid Redux tied a North American Thoroughbred record for most victories in a calendar year, winning his 19th consecutive race Tuesday to match the mark set by Citation in 1948.
Rapid Redux, with jockey J.D. Acosta, won for the 19th time in as many starts this year to tie a North American record held by the great Citation in 1948.Rapid Redux, with jockey J.D. Acosta, won for the 19th time in as many starts this year to tie a North American record held by the great Citation in 1948. It may also have been Rapid Redux’s last race. His trainer would like to retire the 5-year-old gelding at the end of the year.
Rapid Redux, ridden by J.D. Acosta, led the 11/16 mile starter allowance race at Laurel Park from the outset and held off Awesome Rhythm to win by a half-length.
Rapid Redux has won 21 consecutive races dating to 2010. He broke the record for consecutive wins last month at Mountaineer Park with his 20th victory in a row. Citation had 19 wins in 20 starts in 1948, the year he won the Triple Crown.
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