To put speeds in perspective

[K S Swigart <katswig@deltanet.com>]

On Mon, 27 Apr 1998, Wendy Milner wrote:

> Gallup: Same low range, I think those quarter horses push 35MPH

Just as an aside, the world TB record for the mile is 1:32 (and maybe a
few fifths), which puts that full racing gallop for a mile at an average
of aout 40 mph.

Quarter horses cover a quarter mile at an average of just under 50
mph...at top speed they have been clocked pushing 55 mph.


kat
Orange County, Calif.