Mirza LI, the Aga Khan's unbeaten two-year-old, gave another amazing exhibition of speed in the Chesterfield Stakes at Newmarket on July 15.
He was into his stride like a flash when the' barrier rose and in 25 yards had gained three lengths' lead. He had increased this to eight lengths when he had gone a quarter of a mile.
As Mirza LI breasted the rise for home, Smirke steadied the colt and cropped his hands, His winning margin was thus reduced to three lengths.
Mirza I was only cantering as he passed the post.
Cheering and hand clapping greeted his progress throughout the last two furlongs of the race.
The general pression was he could have won by furlong. No horse he has yet met has been able to extend him.
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