THE ENGLISH TURF

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 8733, 15 May 1914, Page 7

THE ENGLISH TURF

THE TETRARCH SCRATCHED TOR DERBY. B/ Tsl«Braph— Prcsi Araociatlai-C"opjricn< LONDON, May 13. On the advice of his truincr Mr D. McCalmont has scratched The 'J'etrarcli for the Derby o-.vinp; to an injury to tile horse':-: iejr. Though there had been nimnnrs for some time regarding The Tetrarch's

threatened lameness the scratching caused a great sensation, because of his betting price and because ho had been unbeaten in seven races. Ho hit himself while at exercise. The leg has been fired, but without good result. The horse was heavily backed last night. Many backers during 1913 insured themselves against a breakdown. and Lloyd’s underwriters have lost heavily.

The “E’vening News” states that before the Champagne .Stakes and Doncaster Handicap The Tetrarch had a tendency to hit himself behind the near fore knee when at full stretch, and with such serious results that he was not allowed to start in tho Kempton Produce Stakes. Experts were consulted and fitted on a special boot to cure the bad habit, but it recurred. (Received May 14, 11.35 p.m.) LONDON, May 14.

The Tetrarch is unlikely to race again, and ivill be retired to the stud shortly.

CORCVRA WINS NEWMARKET STAKES.

LONDON, May 13. The following was the result of the race for tho NEWMARKET STAKES, A sweepstake of 30 -sovs each with 1000 so vs added; special -weights. For three-year-olds. One mile and a quarter.

Lord Londonderry’s ch c Corcyra, by Polymehis—Poarniain,_9 ... 1 His Majesty’s ch c Brakespcar. by Spearmint —Guinea. Hen, 9 ... 2 Sir E. Cassel’s hr r- Hapsburg, by De^mond —Alters, 0 3