A racing plate worn by Red Rum during his historic third Grand National victory, 1977, mounted on a shield-shaped wooden backboard and inscribed RED RUM, GRAND NATIONAL, WINNER, 1973, 1974, 1977, SECOND, 1975, 1976; sold with a certificate of authenticity from Ginger McCain reading I CONFIRM THAT THIS RACING PLATE OWNED BY TAFFY WILLIAMS, MY HEAD LAD, WAS WORN BY RED RUM IN THE 1977 GRAND NATIONAL, 30.5cm., 12in.
Hammer:
£3,600
Estimate:
£2,000 - £2,500
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A racing plate worn by Red Rum during his historic third Grand National victory, 1977, mounted on a shield-shaped wooden backboard and inscribed RED RUM, GRAND NATIONAL, WINNER, 1973, 1974, 1977, SECOND, 1975, 1976; sold with a certificate of authenticity from Ginger McCain reading I CONFIRM THAT THIS RACING PLATE OWNED BY TAFFY WILLIAMS, MY HEAD LAD, WAS WORN BY RED RUM IN THE 1977 GRAND NATIONAL, 30.5cm., 12in.