Inquiries At Westport
CWJE. Pres.* Association) ! WESTPORT. Oct. 2. In the J. H. Powell Stakes] No 1, N, T. Cowles had to ' check his mount, Morocco Girl, about two furlongs from home. After the questioning of Cowles and M. JJ Skelton, the rider of Rajah, which was outside, it was] found that Bert (R. 3. Skel-| ton) the third horsy out, rtt hanging in. Skelton weal making every*effort to keep his mount straight. j This was confirmed by Mr] p. Spicer, the assistant Rid pendiary steward, who wag on duty nearby. The incident was accidental. Matauwhi.fW, D. Skelton) when making a forward move about two furlongs from home to the C. E. Craig Handicap slipped and, lost ground. Skelton mid* no other horse dr .rider was responsible for the incident, which was accidental. E. G. Low had to Check ; Ms mount Ghana inside toe last furlong in toe Dalray ’ Hack Handicap. Low attempted to go where there was insufficient room.
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Press, Volume C, Issue 29634, 3 October 1961, Page 4
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