RACE SENSATION
Suspected Doping Attempt AUTOPAY AMISS Given Thistle at Randwick SUDDEN STOP ON COURSE By Telegraph—Press a.ssn. —Copyright (Rec. October 5, 7.55 p.m.). Sydney, Oct. 5. What is believed to have been a glaring attempt to dope the New Zealand horse Autopay occurred about an hour before the Randwick race meeting was due to commence to-day. A short man approached his stable adjoining the course and gave Auto-' pay a thistle, which he munched but eventually spat out. Some stable boys saw the incident. They noticed the man gather up the thistle, thrust it into his pocket, and hurry away. They pursued ana caught him. . A violent struggle ensued and blows were exchanged. The man, however, escaped. The police later made an arrest. Autopay later took part in the Craven Plate race, but finished last. He was galloping prominently but stopped suddenly, and on returning to scale was greatly distressed. ’ A swab was taken by the club s vet erinary surgeon. Private advice received in Wellington last night was to the effect that the co - dition of Autopay was by no means good.
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Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 10, 6 October 1932, Page 9
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184RACE SENSATION Dominion, Volume 26, Issue 10, 6 October 1932, Page 9
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