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SANTORBS ASCOT GOLD COP I Steve Donoghue Rides Colt to toVictory Victory in One of Englands EnglandsMost Most Famous Races LONDON England June 18 Steve Donoghue rode A Barclay Walkers Santorb a fouryearold son of Santoi and Countess Torby to a clever victory in the Gold Cup at Ascot this afternoon Aga Khans Salmon Trout was second and St Germains third The three placed horses carried 126 pounds each Scullion was fourth followed by Plack and Tricard The last named was the only French starter starterThe The Ascot Gold Cup is one of the most coveted long distance fixtures It is run over a course of two miles and a half and in addition to the cup which is valued at 2500 the race had an added value of 17500 The weather was clear but a cool wind swept the course making conditions pleasant for the great crowd of spectators
