RACING.

Hokitika Guardian, 2 November 1927, Page 3

RACING.

COMM ENT ON CUP RAC I

(fly Telegraph—Per Press Association.)

(Received this day at 10.15 a.m.) SYDNEY, Nov. 2

The “ Herald’s” correspondent commenting on the Cup says: Enron raged by rapturous shouts lrom mnny thousands of people the brililnnt game coll Trivalve and rider Lewis gained additional fame by winning the Melbourne Cup. It was one of the most memorable finishes in the history of the race. The excitement it caused was intense. Never before bad such an exciting scene been witnessed at Flemington. As the horse returned to weigh in, Lewis was given an ovation which was well merited, for he had shown finished horsemanship throughout the race. Lewis has now ridden more winners of tlie C un than any other riders, having won in 1902 1915. 1919 and 1927.

The ‘‘ Herald ” adds: ” From the start in which Ynlvnisan was left litany lengths, there was a rush for the inner rails. When the course proper was reached. Lewis was making every effort to bring in Trivalve, who was fairly well out. Approaching the half mile. Merillio appeared to meet with interference. The field had closed up. Affair had a slight lead on Silvius into the straight. Ilieolour also came into prominence, followed by Trivalve, who had secured a nice run up. Lewis got every ounce out of the Derby winner and gained inch !»v inch on Silvius until only a length separated them a furlong from home. Both horses strained every nerve and muscle. The riders, too. were making desperate cflorts to win. Trivalve caught Silvius a hundred yards hut it was not till fifty yards from the post that Trivalve’s great staying blood asserted itself, and a hurst of speed gained the colt the lead, for ho had the measure of Silvias, and Trivalve passed the post a length to the good.

'l’lie “Telegraph” says: “ Tt was a display of sterling stamina that won for Trivalve practically from start to finish. Lewis was riding hard to keep in position, and the fact that he finished strongly in the circumstances stamps him as one of the greatest stamina of three-voar-olds that Australia has known.”