Papyrus V Zev (1923)

Item title reads - The Great International Race. Papyrus v. Zev (October 20th 1923) for purse of £20,000 and American Jockey Club £1000 Gold Challenge Cup at Belmont Park. USA (.) Intertitle - ’The only authentic and complete picture record of this historic event.’ M/S of the trophy, The US and English flags are faded in behind it. M/S of Papyrus’ name slotted into a board. M/S of Papyrus and jockey, C/U of Papyrus’ face, he waggles his ears. M/S of Zev’s name being put into the board. M/S of Zev and jockey posing for camera, they ride off. M/S of Zev and another horse walking up the field. Intertitle - ’It was Zev’s hollow victory in the Kentucky Derby that lead his admirers in America to put out the Challenge to our best 3 year old.’ Various shots of Zev racing along some are in slow motion, the jockey is handed flowers afterwards. Intertitle - ’Mr Ben Irish sportingly accepted the challenge and risked hazardous trip of his Derby winner to America and many other disadvantages.’ M/S