RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 30 July 1923, Page 3

RACING.

AUSTRALIAN AND N.Z. CABI.F. ASSOCIATION. DAMAGES FOR. BORING. LONDON, July 27. In opening Bantu's claim against the jockey Deary fur damages over the loss of the raeehour.se iron Ore, the counsel for tho prosecution said that. Bear.v got half a head in front of Iron Ore. but instead of continuing straight mi. lie deliberately attempted to cut elf Iron Ore. The horses collided, and iron Ore fell, and was killed outright. Baum gave evidence that Iron Ore was worth £8909. The jockey on Iron (in-. Lam-, had reported Bear.v for crossing, jostling, and intorferring with Iron Ore. Everyone was trying to get the rail position.

Lord Durham gave evidence that his view at tlie time was that there had lieen wilful interference, but lie did not think Bear.v had bad tbe slightest intention of injuring Iron Ore. The bearing was adjourned. This ease is creating great interest in sporting circles. 1 lie court- was crowded with racing celebrities. LONDON. July 29. Rear", in giving evidence at the resumption of the hearing, said that when Iron Ore dropped back, lie was forced to the rails, and did not see her :ipa in. Tlie first lie knew of Iron Ore fulling was in the paddock alter the race. He admitted being before the stewards in previous occasions on different charges, when lie had suffered lines and suspension, lie was of opinion that nobody was to blame for Iron Ore’s accident. 'Witness said lie had been himself brought down on a*score ~l occasions sustaining a broken collarbone several times.

Herbert Smyth. of. Epsom, Baum’s trainer, estimated Iron Ore’s value at 259 guineas. lie was pleased when Baiun removed tho horse, because fie was a nuisance. The jury found for plaintiff damages of 399 guineas.