RACECOURSE SENSATION

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 256, 17 July 1918, Page 6

RACECOURSE SENSATION

9 HORSE MAIMED WITH NEEDLE. Quite ii sensation was caused at tlio recent C'owra race meeting (says the Sydney "Sun"), when it was reported that several horses had been maimed by having had needles thrust into their fetlocks. Later in the day the report was confirmed, as far as one hoise at least was concerned. This was Mr. J. Whittaker's I'owdul, who was a greatly fancied candidate for the last event., the Laehlan Handicap. Powdal's injuries were of such a nature that it was deemed advisable to scratch him. A flesh needle, such as is used by veterinary surgeons, was found to have" been inserted in the horse's back tendon, and he appeared to bo suffering considerable pain. It is stated that other horses taking part in the meeting were injured in a similar manner. Flavelworth's name is mentioned in this connection, and it may be pointed out that Sonel, who was ridden by R. Walker in the Trial Stakes, fell during that race. It was noticeable that other horses performed indifferently. The police were informed of the occurrence, and later on a middle-aged man, John Wilson, a stranger in the district, was arrested. Wilson was brought before the Cowrn l'olico Court and charged with maliciously injuring the- raeehorso Powdal. The police apnlied for a remand, and opposed bail, urging that if it were granted it should be in a substantial amount. Bail was* allowed, self in <£100, with two sureties of .£SO each, or one of ,£IOO.