LEAD THEY WILL NOT FOLLOW

NZ Truth, Issue 1183, 2 August 1928, Page 11

LEAD THEY WILL NOT FOLLOW

TO "N.Z. Truth" the carryings on of some horsemen are hard to fol--1 low, arid especially was this so at Gisborne last week. Friday, the day of the Tunney — Heeney fight, certainly lent itself to muoh hilarity, but why certain jockeys should join In the festivities they alone know. . But join m they did, and they had a good time while it lasted— till very late In the night. It must be most apparent to these horsemen that "taking on the wallop" will get them nowhere— has never got anyone honor and glory. ' : , . The leading lights of ■ the jockey world have gained their positions by hard work — not hard drinking. When they feel like a drink they have one, sometimes it's two, but then it is finish. No bathing m it for them. "Truth" is m direct contact with horsemen at every meeting and it is from personal observation that the above remarks are made.

IN TROUBLE^ BUT WON Let In Light, Mithra Gives Backers A Thrill

(By Cable.— From "N.Z. Truth's" The Papakura trainer, J. T, bring 1 one home m Sydney — he g"( HTHANKS to the Rosehill handicapper 1 treating , Mifhra as leniently as he 1' did the daughter of Australian Sun made a runaway affair of Saturday's Rosehill Juvenile. According to New Zealand figures Mithra should have had at least nine stone. ' However, she was let m with 8.0 and the field, together with the bookmakers who operated, suffered. Long before the race came on it was broadcast that the visitor was pitchforked m and Trainer Jamieson - did not expect any fancy price. He was not disappointed. No better than two's was bet and she finished at even money. Before winning, Mithras backers were subjected to every brand of heart shock. She met with an abundance of interference and looked out of the race at the turn. Jack Barry,- who had the mount, awaited an opening, which never pre-

Special Sydney Representative.) Jamieson, did not wait long to )t one first barrel. sented itself, and was forced to come wide out. When the filly was unimpeded she stretched out like a top-notcher and recorded a comfortable victory. Though the field was mediocre, Mithra should win m much better company. Jazz Baby was genuinely backed for the first time since his arrival, but could only finish third m the Auburn Handicap of six furlongs. . He did not have the best of luck m the running. Greengrocer appears to be a waahout. The Honey Bee gelding was never m the picture m the Rydalmere Mile, but his price indicated that he would not bother the judge. It looks as if a war has been declared on jockeys and horses from the Dominion. Almost every race the visitors contest they are severely hampered durling the running.