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condemned as a rogue, particularly if tried again in the 
same way with the same result as before. In this manner, 
many horses that subsequently have distinguished themselves 
over a different course, have been injudiciously parted with, 
as useless, for a mere song. 
Running like this very naturally appears to those who 
suffer through it, quite unaccountable. But a little reflection 
will clear up the seeming mystery, and set things in their 
proper light. The simple fact is, that having tried two miles 
at a false pace, and then run the same distance in public at a 
true ore, you have based your calculations for a race of two 
miles on atrial that has been only a mile and a half; for, 
under the circumstances, that is all your two-mile trial has in 
reality amounted to. The result of the running of most 
horses (except when gross error has been committed) will 
tell you this; for over and over again we see horses that ! 
have been well tried by experienced men, look like winning | 
the race some distance from home, then tire and be beaten. / 
Now what can this be but the fault of the false pace in, 
the early part of the trial ? for we often see these supposed 
good stayers win races on a shorter course. ; 
Whatever the length of the trial, whether half a mile, two 
miles, or any other distance, all without exception that are in 
it should be given every chance to win. Should it suit the 
old ones to wait, or the heavy weights to make the running, 
let them do it; but in each and every trial have a good pace 
from one post to the other, no matter how long the distance. 
Trials conducted on any other principle than this are sure 
to lead to error and disappointment. Under any circumstances 
you cannot be too careful. If there is the least doubt about 
the accuracy of a trial, I would, after the lapse of a day, try 
over again, and watch the last more intently if possible than 
