A sporting achievement of outstanding merit In 1938 was that of the Australian-bred, owned and trained Lawn Derby, who is the first pacer outside the United States to cover a mile in less than two minutes, Driven by his veteran trainer, W. J. O'Shea, Lawn Derby paced a mile against time at Addington in November, in 1min. 59 2-5sec. This splendid action picture of Lawn Derby clearly reveals the enormous stride he takes and his perfect balance when travelling at a high rate of speed.
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Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 30, 6 January 1939, Page 16
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85A sporting achievement of outstanding merit In 1938 was that of the Australian-bred, owned and trained Lawn Derby, who is the first pacer outside the United States to cover a mile in less than two minutes, Driven by his veteran trainer, W. J. O'Shea, Lawn Derby paced a mile against time at Addington in November, in 1min. 59 2-5sec. This splendid action picture of Lawn Derby clearly reveals the enormous stride he takes and his perfect balance when travelling at a high rate of speed. Radio Record, Volume XII, Issue 30, 6 January 1939, Page 16
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