1 OCTOBER 1904, Page 36

The Trotting and the Pacing Horse in America. By Hamilton

Busbey. (Macmillan and Co. 8s. 6d. net.)—There are some curious things in this book, especially in the way of "records." In 1806 a mile in 2-59 minutes was considered a great achieve- ment. In 1834 a black gelding trotted a mile in 2.314 minutes. In 1849 2.28 was accomplished ; and in 1903 1.58i,—but in this case a wind and dust shield was used. These were high-wheel trials ; pace under saddle is slower. Such things, and many like them, may be found in Mr. Busboy's volume.