20 JUNE 1970, Page 27

Not always to the swift

Sir: 'The race is not always to the swift, nor the battle to the strong. but that's the way they're betting' (not, as you printed-13 June—Vying). The distinction is fine-1 bet. therefore I am, and vice versa—but real. g. Threadneedle, Capt. Cads' Enclosure, Royal Ascot

We apologise for the misprint.—Editor.

SPECTATOR.