Despite Cann lapping consistently for the whole race at an average race speed of over 74 mph and Barrington at just over 73 mph, the 1947 250cc Lightweight TT Race was awarded to Barrington.
Although Cann maintained a steady pace throughout the entire competition at an average speed exceeding 74 mph, Barrington secured victory with a slightly higher average speed, finishing just ahead of Cann in the 1947 Lightweight TT Race.