DOPING ALLEGED
By Telegraph—Press Association CHRISTCHURCH, November 7. Evidence that “dope” had been administered to Caliente, the New Zealand Cup favourite, was discovered when a veterinarian examined her for soreness. The mare was frothing at the mouth, and showed signs of a burnt throat. The police are investigating. Definite proof has been obtained that the mare was poisoned by an analysis of the samples of saliva taken. The poison was mercuric chloride, a white powder, which could have been put in the horses feed. The mare was in bright order this morning, and apparently fully recovered. She was galloped five furlongs. It is not yet certain whether her engagement in the Cup will be cancelled. She will be given easy work to-morrow, and a decision will then be made.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXL, Issue 20260, 8 November 1935, Page 16
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129DOPING ALLEGED Timaru Herald, Volume CXL, Issue 20260, 8 November 1935, Page 16
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