1947 Perth Cup Won by Sydney James in 9ct Gold

9ct yellow gold West Australian horse racing trophy - the Perth cup Won by Sydney James 1947. The cup is inscribed 'W.A.T.C. Perth cup - 1947 - Won by Sydney James, Owner Mr. & Mrs G.D. Elliott Trainer R. Burns - rider G. Davies, Time 3mins, 22sec state record 2 Miles'. Note: Sydney James went on to win the Australia cup in 1947. Cup stamped '9ct' 'V31'. Height 8.66 in.; weight: 216 grams. Note: Robert Burns Snr achieved nine Perth trainers Premierships in a period of 13 years; a record at the time. Bob trained four Perth cup winners, the last being Sydney James 1947.