The early fractions in the race were lively, 22.47 seconds for the opening quarter-mile and 45.49 for the half.

The slow early fractions today reduced the race to a three-furlong sprint to the wire.

I was a little concerned by the early fractions.

However, after fast early fractions for the first mile, the final eighth of the race was run in a slower 14.01 seconds.

He was expected to set the pace tonight, but War shot to the lead and set fast early fractions.

Seeking the Gold then pulled clear through a final furlong in 0:12 4/5, a good finish considering the early fractions.

Houston broke sharply to the lead today but was outrun by Pulverizing through early fractions of 22 1/5 and 44 4/5.

So students of early fractions are getting the most benefit out of Belmont's new system.

She posted early fractions of 22 and 44 seconds.

Krul shot to the lead from post No. 11 and set the moderate early fractions of 0:23 2/5 and 0:46.