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ALIKE PREFERS HURST PARK Since Becoming Property of American, Steeplechaser Has Won Three Races Over Course. Special Correspondence LONDON, England. The steeplechase mare Alike, since becoming -the property of the American sportsman R. K. Mellon in 1930, has started in ten races through the field, three of which she won over the same course, at Hurst Park. She recently duplicated her success last year in the three miles and 180 yards Lonsdale Steeplechase, making a show of her opposition. Another success at this course was in the Grand National Trial Steeplechase last March. Alike is a charming mare. Though little more than a pony in height, she is well put together, being sturdy and strong of back and loins. The daughter of Southannan has always shown her best form at Hurst Park, that track seemingly suiting her short sharp stride, and cat-like agility in skipping her fences. A brown eight-year-old daughter of Southannan, from The Very Same, by Clif-tbnhall or Captivation, bred in Ireland, by Joseph Whelan, she won the 1929 Irish Grand National for Lady McCalmont, who sold her at the Newmarket July sales last year. H. J. King wisely purchased her for ,500 on behalf of R. K. Mellon. To date, her three victories have been worth ,000. She has started twice in the Grand National, but on both occasions fell. She probably will be found among the entries for tho big Liverpool event next year.
