The National Hunt Steeplechase (1927)

Item title reads: The National Hunt Steeplechase. Record Field of 43 compete for Amateur Riders Grand National at Steeplechasing s Cheltenham, Gloucester High angle shot of the meet with horses circling the enclosure and setting off for the start. L, S as the race begins and they re off. Slow motion shots as the riders tackle one of the fences. The field continues rather scrappily over another fence and a couple fall. There is a tracking shot (from a car). The riders are seen approaching various fences and there are some bad falls. M, S of the stand as the crowd await the finish. High angle shot as the winner crosses the line. Intertitle reads: Fine Yarn Mr Stevens up wins by 2 lengths. The winner is seen being led into the enclosure. Note: Fine example of editing and camera work for coverage of racing. There are two fast tracking shot sequences from moving vehicles are there earlier examples FILM A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATH