Henley Royal Regatta 1957 - Wyfold Challenge Cup
    st. lb.  
previous event for this competitor A.J. Horton 8 12 next event for this competitor
  J.A. Joyce 12 0  
previous event for this competitor L.C. Hallifax 11 1  
previous event for this competitor B.L. Welch (str) 12 2 next event for this competitor
  Average weight 11 0  
The 1957 Thames Cup and Wyfold Squad - click for enlarged view
The 1957 Thames Cup and Wyfold Squad
Distance Barrier Fawley Finish
Wed 3 July beat University College, Oxford 3½ L 2.14 3.45 7.46

"Quintin were just ahead at the ¼ mile and led by 1/3 length at the Barrier. They then gained steadily and had ¾ length at Fawley, 2 lengths at the Mile and 3 lengths at the 1⅛ mile." [HRR]

Thur 4 July beat Vesta ¾ L 2.12* 3.43* 7.43

"Vesta and Quintin enlivened the Wyfold event with a close race from start to finish with Vesta [sic] holding to the end their quarter length lead." [The Times]

"Quintin led by ¼ length at the top of the Island, but Vesta drew up level at the ¼ mile and led by ½ length at the Barrier, 2/3 length at Fawley and by ½ length at the ¾ mile. Quintin then went ahead and led by 1/3 length at the Mile and went on to win." [HRR]

Fri 5 July (QF) lost to Putney Town 1½ L 2.11 3.41 7.38

"Putney Town steadily went ahead at much the slower stroke. They led by 1/3 length at the ¼ mile, a length at Fawley and 1½ lengths at the Mile." [HRR]