Victim of Love breaks track record in ultra-short sprint

Victim of Love set a track record of 40.29 seconds for about 3 1/2 furlongs in the first race at Hastings on Sunday.

Trained by Dave Milburn and ridden by Pedro Alvarado, Victim of Love broke on top and never looked back while posting a four-length win over the 3-2 favorite, Mr. Apple Cider. The former mark of 40.38 seconds was set by Tribal Teen on May 28.