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Not sure if their mile = 1600m or 1609m, impressive anyhow winning by panels.

Mandurah Sets World Record, 1:31.23 For One Mile On Turf

OCEANPORT, N.J. – A new world record for a one mile turf race was established at Monmouth Park on Sunday when Mandurah went in 1:31.23 over the firm course.

Trained by Grant Forster and ridden by Alex Solis, Mandurah toted 114 pounds in establishing the new mark in Monmouth’s ninth race.  The old record belonged to Mister Light, who ran 1:31.41 on January 3, 2005, at Gulfstream Park as a 6-year-old carrying 118 pounds.

After seeing his 6-year-old gelding by A.P. Indy run the fastest mile in Thoroughbred history, Forster said, “He’s a very talented horse.  We thought he’d like the firm turf at Monmouth, which he did very well.

“We purchased him privately as a 4-year-old and gelded him.  He always trained well in the morning, but didn’t show up in the afternoon.  But over this winter we got him in some races and gained his confidence back.”