Mendi: The Harry Peacock Cup, 1970, a silver-gilt racing trophy hallmarked London 1969, in the form of a model of a mare & foal, mounted on a turned mahogany base set with a plaque inscribed THE HARRY PEACOCK CUP, NEWCASTLE RACES, 1970, height 13cm., 5in. Mendi by Gratitude out of Royal Kings Escape beat Mr Engelhard's useful horse Leander (placed in the Prix Jean Prat & Royal Hunt Cup) to land the Harry Peacock Cup at Newcastle. Mendi recorded three other victories at York and Haydock (twice).
Hammer:
£220
Estimate:
£350 - £450
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Mendi: The Harry Peacock Cup, 1970, a silver-gilt racing trophy hallmarked London 1969, in the form of a model of a mare & foal, mounted on a turned mahogany base set with a plaque inscribed THE HARRY PEACOCK CUP, NEWCASTLE RACES, 1970, height 13cm., 5in. Mendi by Gratitude out of Royal Kings Escape beat Mr Engelhard's useful horse Leander (placed in the Prix Jean Prat & Royal Hunt Cup) to land the Harry Peacock Cup at Newcastle. Mendi recorded three other victories at York and Haydock (twice).