RACECOURSE SENSATION.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXII, Issue 1726, 18 April 1906, Page 2

RACECOURSE SENSATION.

| EXCITEMENT OVER HOHORO’S DEATH. Special to the Times. Auckland, last night. The death of Qoboro, one of the most sensational scenes in connection with the death of a celebrated racehorse, took place at Ellerslie yesterday, when the old stager Hohoro whilst competing in the final race fell doad when nea-.iog the post. The son of Taeman had run earlier in tho day, but over his favorite distanoe, five furlongs, be was greatly fancied for an outside ohance. Hohoro was in a good position, and whilst making the run in the straight was sesn to falter. It was presumed that tho horse had broken down, but staggering on, he fell dead a few yards from the post. Ths jockey was quickly on his feet, and had the reins in hand, but oould not movethe horee. A great orowd quickly gathered, and for a long lime it Was impossible to get within view of the old horsje. Many" of tbpse present were deeply moved, and foughjt for possession of mementoes of a great raoer in the shape of hair from his mane or tail. Many women oould bo seen fighting their way through the orowd, vainly endeavoring to get a last view of the Tasman geldiog. Ho great was the exoitement that a considerable sum was offered for the horeb’s shoes, and the owners and trainer had to fight their way through ths orowd to remove the plates. After half an hour of excitement the remains of the famous sprinter were removed for burial, and the crowd gradually dispersed It is interesting to know that the plates worn by Hohoro in that race have twice footed winners of the Auckland Cup, including B!ui jacket. The owDer, Mr D. Cavanagh, and those associated with the stable have been the recipients of many mesßfiges condoling with them in thoir loss. From the scene witnessed at Ellerslie last evening it oan safely bo a°serted that the horse was one of the most popular in Australasia, the 1 ke of which it is hard to replace,