SPEED AND THE THOROUGHBRED

 By Alexander McKay-Smith

Published by Derryland Press, Maryland, U S A

  This title covers the evolution of speed in the thoroughbred racehorse. It delves into the contribution made by events, people , studs and horses in developing speed over the last five centuries. 

Six great males St Simon, Domino, Americus, The Tetrarch, Phalaris and Havresac are identified as the wonder influences in the breeds transformation. In line with contemporary equine philosophy there is an awareness that superior females have made an even greater impact. Bruce Lowe identified 43 great female lines but only 15 have survived in trhe speed evolution.

Patriotic Scots will be surprised to note that Butcher Cumberland , who mercilessly hacked the Highlanders down at Culloden in 1745 , later became possibly the most influential individual in enhancing speed in the breed.

He bred King Herod in 1756 and Eclipse in 1764. He was among the leaders responsible for founding the Jockey Club in 1752. 

Cumberland was King George IIs second son.

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