The Archive · 1938

Some Fast Miles

Felixstowe (FIN) and Roehampton (boy) went one mile together in 2.15.3, last half 1.03, 1, last quarter 30.2, both finishing well making both look dangerous competitors in Saturday's handicap at the weights they are allowed to weigh out at. Magic Eve went a little faster, doing the mile in 2.14.1, last quarter not too attractive in 324. Cordon Bleu finished up his mile in 2.164, with an attractive last quarter in 314.

There were quite a few doing their miles around 2.7 to 2.18, amongs them King of Kings with Corps Cavalry 2.17.2, last quarter 322; Mou Tan Hua same time. White Parade with White Wine 2173, last quarter 313, The New China 2.174, last quarter 324. He is in a "D" class handicap on Saturday with a 5 lb. allowance. Rye did 2172, going very well for the last quarter in about 30 or less.

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