ALLEGED INJURY TO HORSE

Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIII, Issue 20762, 24 June 1937, Page 14

ALLEGED INJURY TO HORSE

CLAIM IN SIDNEY COURTS United Pre«ss Association —Bv Eloctrir Telegrnnh Copyright (Received June 23, 11.50 p.m.) SYDNEY, June 23 William Cook, a jockey, giving evidence in the Mala case to-day, said he refused the offer of the ride on Talking in the last A.J.C. Derby, preferring Mala, which he regarded as the better horse, but he was just beaten in the last 100 yards. Cook added that while doing his preliminary before the Derby, Mala moved a little short in front, although in his previous races nothing of the sort was noticed. When the barrier rose, Shakespeare fell, interfering with Mala. The mishap to Mala on the morning of the Derby would, the witness thought seriously affect his running in the Derby. Maia’s owner, Henry E. Russell, continued his evidence. He said that Maia’s preparation for the Victoria Derby was interfered with by the tram mishap, while after the Melbourne Cup he was very sore, consequently he took Mala back to New Zealand. “The Great Northern Derby would have been a sitter for Mala, but as he was still sore I turned him out. I think Mala now has completely recovered.” The case was adjourned.