World Turf Record Set at Belmont : Racing: Canada’s Horse of the Year, With Approval, clocks best-ever time for 1 3/4 miles.

With Approval, Canada’s 1989 Horse of the Year, posted a world record Sunday when he won the Bowling Green Handicap at Belmont Park, track officials announced today.

His clocking of 2:10 1/5, under jockey Craig Perret, was the best ever for 1 3/4 miles on the turf.

The previous record was 2:11, posted by Cougar in Hollywood Park’s Century Handicap on April 29, 1972.

The course record broken by With Approval was set by another Canadian horse, Overskate, in the same race in 1979. That clocking was 2:11 2-5.

With Sunday’s victory, With Approval remained undefeated on turf in five races.

Perret guided the winner to a 1 3/4-length victory over Chenin Blanc and the fast-closing El Senor.

With Approval enjoyed a perfect trip, racing third behind Chenin Blanc and Kanatiyr through the first mile. Midway on the turn, With Approval--the 4-year-old, Canadian-bred son of Caro-Passing Mood--moved to join the leaders.

In the final straight, With Approval moved ahead in the final furlong. He earned $113,280, increasing his career earnings to $2,016,380. He returned $4.60, $3.20 and $3.

Chenin Blanc paid $6 and $4.80 and El Senor paid $3.20.