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Mr. Light holds the record for the fastest (officially recorded) mile ever run by a horse. The horse was 6 years old and 118lbs. It was recorded at Gulfstream Park 1/03/2005. The time was 131.41 seconds. The race was run on turf.

Note: The previous record was held for more than 30 years (1968) by Dr. Fager on a dirt track and a time of 132.20. See Web Links for more horse racing records

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