SUIT FOLLOWS RIOTING
According to the Paris representative o? the "Sporting Chronicle," the running of the Grand Steeplechase at Auteuil on June 20 led to a curious slate of affairs. Larringes, ridden by Bonneau ana owned by Jules Fribourg, won by three lengths, beating Ingre, ridden by Bonaventure, but subsequently he was disqualified owing -to an allegation of irregular riding by Bonneau. This caused a riot on the course, as many who had won on Ingre had thrown away their tickets and therefore could not draw their winnings. Bonneau was suspended until Julyv3l. Later a moving picture that had been taken of the race showed definitely that Bonneau. had won in perfect order and was in no way .at fault. Larringe's owner, therefore, has taken steps to sue for damages, and the race may have to be fought all over again in court on the basis of the film, as the racing authorities refuse to go back on their judgment.
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Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 50, 27 August 1937, Page 13
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160SUIT FOLLOWS RIOTING Evening Post, Volume CXXIV, Issue 50, 27 August 1937, Page 13
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