Compton second in Bombay

Press, 9 December 1976, Page 26

Compton second in Bombay

PA Wellington In a telephone message from India to New Zealand, the Racing Conference secretary ■Mr A. R Algie) reported that the New Zealand jockey, Bruce Compton, was narrowly beaten tn an international riders' race at Bombay on Sunday. Mr Algie and Compton, along with the assistant manager of the T.A.8.. Mr T. G. Keogh, the Racing Conference president, Mr A M. Hughes, and the president of the New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders’ Association. Mr TV. E. W. Ormond, are guests of the thirteenth Asian Racing Conference. Compton was invited to I ride in the international series during the conference, which ■ •nds on December 16. Compton rode in the 5NZ22.000 Japan Cup, over 1600 m, against, nine other international jockeys. The race was confined to Indian ! bred horses. Compton’s mount,; Plmot Noir, was beaten by a short head, the shortest margin in India. The Malaysia-Singapore rider. M. C Lam, won the event, Oh Wild Blossom. But for momentarily hat Ing to check his mount with 100 m to run when the third horse mm ed in on him. Mr Algie felt; certain that Compton would! have won. In the only other international race run on the day, Compton rode Princess Kirdi. a mare having her first start. She was given evert chance by her rider but couid not finish on in the straight! auri finished well back. The race, the India Cup, also' for a stake of 5NZ22,000 and over 1200 m, was won bv the Fill-, pino jockey, Eduardo Junior, on, Pariy Belle. Compton gained another ride on Sunday which also was f beaten bv a short head. In the 2400 m Biiay Cun. he rode the four-year-old Kohrisa, which; showed amazing eariy speed to lead for most of the race only tn be caught in the last few, strides. *