Winning Post - Letter Of The Week Archive

As a Victorian track rider, I interpret half pace as 20-21 seconds per 200m, three-quarter pace as 17 seconds and even time as 15 seconds. I hear this differs between states. However, the further out on the track around the bend, the more seconds need to be counted in order to maintain a consistent speed.

I have also been asked to "bowl" a horse around, or to work in a strong canter, a bold canter, a swinging canter and a happy canter.

I really enjoy those pea-soup mornings!

Julie Conron
Portarlington (Vic)

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Friday 26 April

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