Grand Job secured the highest speed figure among last week's stakes winners with a victory in the Grade 2 Inside Information Stakes at Gulfstream Park. The 5-year-old mare, trained by Bill Mott, posted a 136 Horse Racing Nation speed figure in the seven-furlong sprint. Ridden by Junior Alvarado, she won by 2 3/4 lengths, marking her first stakes triumph.
Grand Job, a 5-year-old mare sired by Justify and trained by Bill Mott, delivered a standout performance on Saturday at Gulfstream Park in the Grade 2 Inside Information Stakes. Drawing clear from 11 rivals in the seven-furlong sprint, she crossed the finish line 2 3/4 lengths ahead, earning a 136 Horse Racing Nation speed figure—the top mark among stakes winners from the previous week.
This victory also netted her a 108 Brisnet Speed Rating, the highest in its category for the week, along with a 100 Beyer Speed Figure, according to Daily Racing Form data. Prior to this success, Grand Job had returned from an eight-month layoff in November, where she finished eighth in an optional-claiming allowance race at Churchill Downs.
Jockey Junior Alvarado guided the mare to her first stakes win, a significant milestone in her career. The performance underscores the depth of talent in the sprint division, as highlighted by Horse Racing Nation's rankings of weekly speed figures. For enthusiasts tracking such metrics, the outlet maintains a database allowing sorts by age, sex, surface, and distance to compare top runners throughout the year.
While the full list of last week's highest-rated stakes winners was not detailed, Grand Job's figures positioned her as the standout, reflecting strong form following her layoff.
