The colours worn by Willie Carson and the two front racing plates worn by Troy in the 200th running of the Derby Stakes, 1979, the jacket & cap in the colours of Sir Michael Sobell & the pair of plates mounted in a frame under glass together with a photograph of Troy signed by his trainer Major 'Dick' Hern, 119 by 79cm., 47 by 31in.; sold with a signed letter of provenance from the present vendor (2) Troy's Derby-winning silks and plates were given by Major Dick Hern to Peter West, the stable's Head Travelling Lad. The present vendor acquired them directly from Mr West.
Winning Bid:
£2,000
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The colours worn by Willie Carson and the two front racing plates worn by Troy in the 200th running of the Derby Stakes, 1979, the jacket & cap in the colours of Sir Michael Sobell & the pair of plates mounted in a frame under glass together with a photograph of Troy signed by his trainer Major 'Dick' Hern, 119 by 79cm., 47 by 31in.; sold with a signed letter of provenance from the present vendor (2) Troy's Derby-winning silks and plates were given by Major Dick Hern to Peter West, the stable's Head Travelling Lad. The present vendor acquired them directly from Mr West.