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Scapa Flow (1924–1928) was an American Thoroughbred race horse, a son of Man o' War. He first came to prominence in 1926 after winning the 43rd running〔 of the United States Hotel Stakes as a two-year-old. He was owned by Mr. and Mrs. Walter M. Jeffords, who bred him. In August 1926, Morton Schwartz offered $100,000 to purchase Scapa Flow, but his owners refused to sell him at any price.〔''Schwarz Offers $100,000 For 2-Year-Old-Scapa Flow'', New York Times, August 3, 1926, pg. 17.〕 An earlier filly named Scapa Flow (1914 ''-'' 1937), by Chaucer - Anchora by Love Wisely, was a homebred of the 17th Earl of Derby.〔(English Scapa Flow ) at Thoroughbred Heritage Portraits'', retrieved on May 17, 2010.〕 ==Career== With Frank Coltiletti as his jockey, Scapa Flow won the U.S. Hotel Stakes in Saratoga Springs, New York, in 1:14 2/5. THe earned $11,525 for his owners at the Union Avenue course. Coming out of the gate, Coltiletti had the advantage of a step with Scapa Flow, who came to the front quickly. The fractional times were 0:23 3/5, 0:47 1/5, and 1:14 2/5.〔''Scapa Flow Takes U.S. Hotel Stakes'', New York Times, August 1, 1926, pg. S1.〕 On April 16, 1928, Scapa Flow lost the Harford Handicap by half a length at Havre de Grace, Maryland. The colt, favored in the six-furlong race, was beaten by Rock Man, an outsider.〔''Scapa Flow Beaten As Rock Man Scores'', New York Times, April 17, 1928, pg. 22.〕 Scapa Flow finished third at Belmont Park in the ''Metropolitan'', an event first run at the Morris Park Racecourse in 1891. On a rain-soaked track, Scapa Flow, at 3 to 1 odds, was bested for second place by four lengths by Chance Shot, a 13 to 5 entry, owned by W. Averell Harriman. The event was won by Nimba, a filly owned by Marshall Field III.〔''Nimba, 12 to 1 Shot, Wins Metropolitan'', New York Times, May 27, 1928, pg. 147.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Scapa Flow (horse)」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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