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Newspaper
Sydney Referee
Location
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Date
Nov 04, 1937
Page
1
A dramatic finish crowns a surprising winner in a race or contest as the article highlights a sensational late surge. Willie and Win Tn are referenced in fragmented form, signaling a high stakes close.
Race early action shows The Trump leading near the rails with Maia Tapest ry and Tapestry in close pursuit. Sir Regent struggles from the start while HUA and Balkan Prince vie for position as John Wilkos and John Silver Standard follow in the field.
The Melbourne Cup winner The Trump is highlighted as Cinesound broadcasts the entire race from Melbourne to Sydney theatres. The film coverage promises a dramatic presentation of the event with close access to the winning moment and race action for readers and cinema audiences alike.
In a murky results scene at Meslats, Tapestry shows the way in the mile with Royal Steptix, Sarcheria and Silver Sinnthinih among the contenders. Frill Prince follows as the field staggers along the backstretch amid uncertain times and a fractured list of horses and starts.
The field features Wille Win and Silver Standard battling through the stretch. Glone and Sir Tepe tag along as Bully Elliot and others push the pace, with Old Rowley and Gey Knigh in pursuit in a lively race scene from the era.
The Referee presents the Melbourne Cup broadcast via Australian Broadcasting Commission with Flemington as the source. J Nagle of Williamstown becomes Victorian racing commentator for the Referee after persuasion by Carroll, as an expert shorthand waterman is engaged to rush one story.
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