SENSATIONAL DERBY.

Poverty Bay Herald, Volume XXXX, Issue 13101, 14 June 1913, Page 10

SENSATIONAL DERBY.

FAVORITE WINS : GREAT FINISH

j DISQUALIFIED FOR BUMPING

(Australian Press Specials.)

LONDON, June 4

"The most sensational Derby on record.'' This was the estimate formed oi to-day's contest for the famous cen-tury-old stakes, the most classical event of the turf.

London, as usual, emptied itself toi* tlio occasion, and a gloriously sunny day favored the immense throng that made its way to Epsom.

Over £CO,COO people witnessed the great race, the gathering being graced by the presence of the King . and the Queen and other Royalties. When King George and his consort arrived at the course, and again when they made their appearance on the balcony "of tlie Royal stand, the cheering was deafening, and seldom have monarchs had such a Derby Day reception.

THRILLING RAOE. The race was full of thrill, of course, and there were incidents that followed that made it even more exciting than usual.

The betting was very heavy. Craganour hardened towards flag-tall, Shogun weakening slightly, and a moment before the start Oraganour was a firmfavorite at- 6 to 4 against, Shogun was at 6's, Louvois 10's, Great Sport 20's, and Aboyeur at any price. Several betters took a sporting shot with the lastnamed at 100 to 1 against. When the barrier rose, Aboyeur was first away from Aldegond, Craganour, and Shogun, and was still leading when the horses entered the straight, with Craganou'r on his heels. Shogun 's jockey was unable to get through m the press at the distance, though he got his mount over to the rails. He had to fall back. CraganoUr overhauled Aboyeur, but the latter came again, while Louivois made a terrific run at the last moment, and the three passed the post almost abreast. The judge placed them as follow: — Mr C. B. Ismay's b c Craganour, by

Desmond — Veneration 11. (Reiff) 1 Mr A. P. Cunliffe's b c Aboyeur, by

Desmond — Pawky (Piper) Mr W. Raphael's b c. Louvois, by Isinglas — St. Louvaine (Saxby) ...

THE AFTERMATH

Great Sport was a very solid fourth, and Shogun, with Frank Wootton up, arrived seventh.

There was considerable bumping when nearing the end of the race, and although Mr Ounliffe, Aboyeur's ownerj was sporting enough, not to enter a protest, the stewards took action, calling upon Piper and other jockeys for explanations of their riding. - ; , Then came the sensation of the day. The public had been jubilant over the victory of the favorite^ When * favorite wins the: Derby the Epsoni crowd usually goes mad with delight. Although, the flag was flying showing that the case was still under , eonsidera tion, nobody dreamed of anything untoward happening. And when, after, a protracted inquiry, the officials disqualified Craganour and placed Aboyeur first, Great Sport taking third place, the silence that marked the consternation and dismay of the people was just as significant as their joy ovei the favorite's win.

The bookmakers were the only happy ones. They had hardly written Aboyeur'.' name at all, while Craganour" had beer, yery heavily backed.

j KING'S HORSE STOPPED. | Although the indignation when Craga inour was disqualified was most- intense, there was an incident m the contest itself that gave rise to a great displa\ of feeling. The King's horse,' Anmer, was unable to keep up the pace, and 'was several lengths behind the rest ol the field when nearing Tottenham Cor ner. Just as the animal reached that point a woman rushed under the railsand on to the course and grabbed Anmer's reins. ■••••.-:.

For a moment nobody could see what happened. There was a cloud of dust, and the- horse seemed ;to be turning i conipletc somersault. When the duscleared it was seen that jockey; horse, and* woman were m a tangled heap on tho ground, the woman apparently suf foring from frightful injuries, while th; King's jockey, Herbert Jones, was un conscious. Both he and the woman were removed to Epsom Hospital, whore it was found that Jones had sustained concussion of the brain and a damageii arm, while the woman, who was beneath the horse when it fell, was badly hurt internally. [She subsequently died.] A NO(TED MILITANT. Immediately the incident' . happened the cry of "Suffragettes !" went npj anc this theory proved to be "correct. Literature from, the presses of the Women'? Social and Political Union was found m her bag, and. from other evidence it was ascertained that she is a militant suffragette named Davison, '.who "has beer, imprisoned several times for obstructm*: tho police. It; was this woman, also, who attacked the Baptist minister m Aberdeen m November last, mistaking him for Mr Lloyd George./ , Kivfr George ,-^yas greatly distressed at the incident, ,ahd before motoring" back to London niade personal inquiries re garding the condition of* his jockey, and how he was being "cared 'for. • Felizardo. ridden by Whalley, fell opposite the grandstand, and broke a foreleg. He had to be destroyed. Whalley war seriously hurt, and, was, removed m art ambulance. V -. ', . . . ..* - :. BEHAVIOR OF REIFF. According to the official' statement issued regarding the disqualification o1 Craganour, the 1 jockey, Reiff, was foune' guilty' of interfering with the other horses throughout the greater part oi the race. .-■..•'•! ; : •

Nothing of this sort had been' noticed by the general public, but it is impossible to believe that the stewards arrived at their decision without there. beinp overwhelming evidence to guide-them. ; After hearing the evidence of thr judge and several of the riders, the stewards found that Craganour did nol keep a straight course. He interfere-d with Shogun, Aboyeurj and Day Cornet and having bumped . and 'bored the second horse, had to be disqualified, . ,