The " New York Spirit of the Times," contains an account of a match which came off at Riverside Park, New York, on October 31st. A gelding owned by Captain M'Gowan, was backed for 1,500 dollars against 4,000 dollars, to trot 20 miles within the hour. There were fully 20,000 people on the ground. The horse started off with a good easy gait, makingthe Ist round (A-mile) in 1 miv. 27^ sees., and the mile in 2 mm. 54 sees.; the second mile was done in less time by 1 sec., and the third in the same time. The entire 20 miles was completed in 5S mioutes 25 seconds. The quickest time on record.
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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume I, Issue 22, 29 March 1866, Page 2
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