Shooters miss out on finals

New Zealand’s two shooters in the qualifying for the men’s trap were unable to force their way into the final today.

Owen Robinson, who began the day in 10^th spot, maintained his position. He shot 23, 22, 24, 22, 24 for a total of 115.

Myles Brown-Cole, who began in 25thplace, lifted himself to 18^th. His sequence was 23, 19, 23, 21, 23 for a total of 109.

The top qualifier was Max Wixey of Wales with 120.

Meanwhile, the two New Zealanders in the individual Queen’s Prize fullbore had contrasting fortunes on the final day.

Brian Carter, who began the day holding sixth place, dropped to 15^th, and John Snowden, who was 15^th overnight, climbed to 8th.

Carter’s full sequence was 35, 35, 35, 50, 48, 50, 73, 72 for a total of 398.

Snowden shot 35, 35, 35, 49, 50, 48, 73, 75 for 400.

The event was won by Englishman David Luckman with a total of 404.