Answers to Queries., Daily Racing Form, 1917-03-07

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ANSV7ERS TO QUERIES. • has. K.. Chi -ago. Do not know "f any specific rule in regard to the matter. O. W. N.. Chicago. 1 Divide the number of the Jockeys winning mounts by the total number of his mounts. This will give you his percentage, J In running three-quarters in 1:12, a horn coven ground at tie- rate of fifty-five f t et per second. It follows that em a fifth of a seen ! ace. unts for tie- covering of eleven feet. 3 in 1 comasoa practice a length is considered ten feet and a horse beat -11 by a length in 1:12 is held to have ran in 1:12%. Although that is not absolutely accurate it is close enough for all practical 1 purposes. 4 Buck reeseds have not been kept, except as to the mile tracks. Their figures are: F.mpire City, l:3H-*_; Devonshire, 1 ::,. ?:, ; Kcn-Uworth, 1:10.


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