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[1] 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.[2]
| Scapa Flow | |
|---|---|
 Jan 1927 | |
| Sire | Man o' War |
| Grandsire | Fair Play |
| Dam | Florence Webber |
| Damsire | Peep o' Day |
| Sex | Stallion |
| Foaled | 1924 |
| Country | United States |
| Colour | Bay |
| Breeder | Walter M. Jeffords, Sr. |
| Owner | Walter M. Jeffords, Sr. |
| Trainer | Scott P. Harlan |
| Record | 18: 5-4-5 |
| Earnings | US$93,955 |
| Major wins | |
| United States Hotel Stakes (1926) Futurity Stakes (1926) Bowling Brook Purse (1927) | |
| Awards | |
| American Champion Two-Year-Old Colt (1926) | |
| Last updated on June 15, 2010 | |
Career
editWith 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.[1]
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.[3] 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.[4]
Death
editScapa Flow died in 1928 before he could make it to stud.[5] He broke down during the June 17, 1928, running of the Brooklyn Handicap and was put down.[6]
References
edit- ^ a b Scapa Flow Takes U.S. Hotel Stakes, New York Times, August 1, 1926, pg. S1.
- ^ Schwarz Offers $100,000 For 2-Year-Old-Scapa Flow, New York Times, August 3, 1926, pg. 17.
- ^ Scapa Flow Beaten As Rock Man Scores, New York Times, April 17, 1928, pg. 22.
- ^ Nimba, 12 to 1 Shot, Wins Metropolitan, New York Times, May 27, 1928, pg. 147.
- ^ American Classic Pedigrees (1914 - 2002), Avalyn Hunter, Blood-Horse Publications, 2003, pg. 88.
- ^ "Scapa Flow Breaks Leg". New York Times. 1928-06-17. Retrieved 2018-12-19.