A unique collection of hair trophies from famous racehorses is one of the highlights of the 'Race To History' horse racing memorabilia auction to be held by Graham Budd Auctions at 1 p.m. on Nov. 13. Held in partnership with Weatherbys, the auction will be located at the National Horseracing Museum in Newmarket. The Bob Champion Cancer Fund, The Injured Jockeys Fund and Racing Welfare all set to benefit from specially donated lots.
“Collecting locks of horse hair might seem like an unusual pastime, but it's provided us with an incredible archive, featuring some of the most famous horses the racing world has seen,” said Graham Budd, auctioneer and owner of Graham Budd Auctions, of the hair trophy lot, which features hairs cut form some of the world's most famous racehorses from 1948-2004. “It tells a wonderful story of half a century of racing history.”
Other lots include a collection of items from Shergar (GB) (Great Nephew {GB})'s work rider, Cliff Lines, including a bronze statue of the horse, privately commissioned by His Highness The Aga Khan and given to Lines, as well as a shoe worn by the legendary horse in the 1981 Derby. In addition, the rights to a set of purple and scarlet racing silks once registered by the Prince Of Wales, later King George IV are available.
Budd added, “It's great to be working alongside Weatherbys again on this auction. The quality and provenance of the items in this sale is unprecedented, and we're fortunate to be selling several lots in aid of some great charities, which have a huge impact in the racing world and beyond. We've had plenty of interest from around the world, so we're in a good position to raise a lot of money for these good causes.”
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