West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Wednesday 4 June 1952, page 15


DERBY TO TULYAR

Tulyar, ridden by C. Smirke, winning the Derby at Epsom Downs on May 28 from Gay Time (L. Piggott) and Faubourg 11 (J. Doyasbere). On the Monday before the race Smirke sent the following telegram to be read at the Press Club's Derby luncheon in London: "On Wednesday I will be saying to you: 'What did I Tulvar?' "At At the finish of the race, Smirke, looking behind at Piggott, appears to be repeating his accurate pun.