Inquiries At Wingatui
R. J Skelton, rider of Rhythm Rein in the Ranfurly Handicap at Wingatui on Saturday said that regardless of his vigorous riding from the half-mile his mount could not improve from near the rear of the field The trainer. J C McKerrow. said this was the worst race the horse had run and be could not account for its poor showing. J. H Jones, rider of Double in the Promotion Stakes, was charged with causing interference to Royal Pic (B T Jones) and Avast (W D Skelton) after turning for home Evidence was heard from the three riders, from R J. Skelton, rider of Fair Note, and Mr J McCullough, assistant stipendiary steward The charge was dismissed, a
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29621, 18 September 1961, Page 5
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