Thrilling Finish Provided in Mile

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 389, 25 June 1928, Page 10

Thrilling Finish Provided in Mile

ONLY JUDGIECOULD TELL TRIUMPH FOR HANDICAPPER Although in past years the Cornwall Handicap has provided fans at Epsom with many thrills, the palm for a sensational finish must be handed out to Saturday’s event, when four horses flashed past the post practically in line, and only the judge could decide which was which. It was the crowning triumph of the day for handicapper Paul, whose work has produced many stirring finishes. HPHE withdrawal of Lady Dunmore, Cardinal Logan, Sea Pearl and Tom Thumb from the Cornwall Handicap left 11 high-grade sprinters to face the starter. While it was generally conceded that the issue was a very open one, public opinion leaned chiefly in the direction of Harold Thorpe and ho was made favourite with £1,373, but there was also solid support for The Shrew £1,143 and the Western King-Jewel Pointer bracket £1,094. Put when it came to the genuine business the three favourites failed to pull their numerous supporters through. Second Up Policy Dalmeny, who had ran so prominently in the Mark Memorial, was the only placed horse in that event to go to the post, and the “second-up” policy went close to scoring another victory. Tomkinson’s charge was fourth £avourito with £BB6, and was one of the dividend payers when the judge performed the “separation” trick. Despite the fact that Logan Chief had won a mile and a-quarter heat at his last Addington outing in brilliant stylo and had been reserved for the Cornwall Handicap, Holmes’s pacer was only next in order on the machine, carrying £668, but he succeeded fei delivering the goods after a gruelling finish, in which he was cleverly handled by F. G. Holmes. All Bell who, with the exception of Henry Logan, was the outsider, was in the quartette that dashed for the music at the Judge, and so was Peter Bingen. It was probably the greatest finish ever witnessed at Alexandra Park. The Favourites Away When the tapes were released the favourite shot away smartly to the delight of his supporters, who hastily jumped to the conclusion it was then all over. But their optimism was shortlived, as Harold lost his position at the stand, and leaving the straight the order was. The Shrew, Talent, Western King, Henry Logan, All Bell and Dalmeny, Harold Thorpe being at the head of the remainder. The Shrew was still in front down the back and crossing the top, her nearest attendants being Talent. Western King. Henry Logan, All Bell, Dalmeny, with Logan Chief and Peter Bingen improving their positions. Talent joined issue with The Shrew and the pair was first round the final corner, with Western King and All Bell and Dalmeny close up and Peter Bingen and Logan Chief in hot pursuit. Once the lield was straightened for home there was a desperate drive to the box. Inside the distance seven horses had a chance, and a buttle royal ensued. Old All Bell headed the field slightly, and then Dalmeny, Logan Chief and Peter Bingen made a dab. and the four swept past the man in the box locked together. Heads Each Way While many attempted to unravel the worsted, it was not till judge Sutherland hoisted the squares that the public miryl was relieved of the intense strain and backers cheerfully accepted the verdict: Logan Chief 1, Dalmeny 2, All Bell 3, Peter Bingen 4, all being agreed that whether on first or fourth they had witnessed a thrilling finish, and had received their money's worth of excitement. “Heads each way,” said the man in the box, showing what a close thing it was. Backers of Logan Chief had a good win as he paid a useful price, but probably the best winner from the contest point of view was the handicapper whose problem was only solved after such a desperate finale.

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