ENGLISH RACING.
ASCOT GOLD CUP, (Received 9 a.m.l LONDON, .Tune 21. The Ascot Goia Cup, of 3G7osovs., two miles and a-half. run at the Ascot Meeting to-day, resulted :— Happy Man, b h. aped, by DesmanHappy Child (Mr. F. Hardy) 1 Silurian, b c, 4yrs, by Swynford— Glacier (Lord Derby) 2 Flechois, 4yrs 3 In the Royal Hunt Cup His Majesty's horse Weathervane raced into the lead a quarter of a-niile from home, and disposing of all challenges won comfortably by a length from Rock Fire, which was separated by a similar distance from Jarvie. registered a surprise, victory, and his previous displays were of so moderate a character thaf he was allowed to start at a. long price. The Royal Hunt Cup is the first important event won by a horse carrying the. King's colours for a long time—(A. and N.Z. Cable.)
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Auckland Star, Volume LIV, Issue 147, 22 June 1923, Page 8
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