New fastest two-year-old in history

Lexington, KY — Sippinonsearoc (Downbytheseaside-Queen Ann M) became the fastest 2-year-old pacer in history and Hambletonian champion Karl (Tactical Landing-Avalicious) made a winning return to the races as the Red Mile hosted second-round action in the Kentucky Sire Stakes Championship Series on Tuesday Aug. 13.

The previous record of 1:48.3 was shared by three horses, all also driven by Gingras at the Red Mile. Warrawee Ubeaut, a filly, established the mark in 2018. It was equaled by males Elver Hanover in 2019 and Caviart Camden in 2021.

Sippinonsearoc took the lead coming out of the first turn and set fractions of :27.1, :54.4, and 1:21.2 on his way to victory by three lengths over Fallout. Blue Onyx was third. Sippinonsearoc is undefeated in four races this season.

SIPPINONSEAROC REPLAY

Trained by Ron Burke, Sippinonsearoc is owned by Burke Racing Stable, Weaver Bruscemi, R A S Racing, and Knox Services Inc. The colt was bred by Trent Stohler Stable and Alesha Binkley. He sold for $77,000 at the Lexington Selected Sale.

It was Karl’s first appearance since his victory in the $1 million Hambletonian on Aug. 3 at The Meadowlands.

Piloted by regular driver Yannick Gingras, Karl went to the front from fourth after Ways N Means took the field to the opening quarter in :27.2. From there, Karl reached the half in :55.4 and three-quarters in 1:24.4 on his way to his seventh win in eight races this season.

KARL REPLAY

Karl is trained by Nancy Takter, who owns the colt with her mother, Christina, as well as Black Horse Racing, Crawford Farms Racing, and Bender Sweden. He was bred by Crawford Farms.

For his career, Karl has won 16 of 18 races and earned $1.83 million.

For complete race results, click here: US Trotting Results

by Ken Weingartner, for the USTA