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THE HORSE, ASS, AND MULE 



Some of the fastest trotting records to January i, 1919, are 

 given below. There are numerous standard trotting events, such 

 as against time, in races, double teams, three abreast, half-mile 

 track, mile track, etc. There are many fastest records, of which 

 the following are selected as of perhaps the most interest : 



Pacing records now receive much attention from the public, 

 although in early days the trot was the greater favorite of the 

 two, especially prior to 1860. The following table shows how 

 the pacing record has been reduced since 1839: 



REDUCTION OF PACING RECORD FROM 1839 TO JANUARY i, 1919 



1 Timed with a wind shield, and pacemaker in front. 



