Sierra Leone’s reputation as one of America’s premier middle-distance talents only grew stronger with a commanding win in the Grade 1 Whitney Stakes at Saratoga. Already crowned the 2024 Eclipse Champion, the colt delivered a performance that combined speed, stamina, and startling efficiency.

He stopped the clock at 1:48.92 for the 1 1/8-mile trip, earning a 110 Equibase Speed Figure and a 109 Beyer Speed Figure—a powerful one-two punch of numbers that underline just how dominant he was. But it wasn’t just the win that turned heads—it was how he did it. Sierra Leone covered the 5,979-foot distance in just 243.20 strides, the fewest of any horse in the race, hit a top speed of 38.72 MPH, and finished with a final furlong in a sharp 12.51 seconds.

That performance pushed his record to a sparkling 12-for-12 in-the-money, including three top-level victories. He’s now banked $6,806,200 in prize money, placing him 44th on the all-time earnings list. And with every stride, he’s proving there’s still more in the tank.