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Horse Racing Memorabilia

16th, 17th & 18th September 2025

Join us at one of our Valuation Days

We are on the hunt for for anything interesting relating to the world of horse racing from paintings & prints, works of art, race-cards & badges, trophies & awards, equipment & racing silks. Join us in person at one of our dedicated valuation events: (10am to 4pm)

Dates:
16th September — Injured Jockey Fund, Jack Berry House, Malton, North Yorkshire
17th September — Lambourn Sports Club, Bockhampton Rd, Lambourn, Hungerford
18th September — The National Horse Racing Museum, Newmarket

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BUDDS Horse Racing Memorabilia

 

Horse racing has always combined heritage, drama, and unforgettable results. 

At BUDDS, our horse racing department handles everything from signed horse racing memorabilia and vintage racecards to rare trophies and silverware. 

Collectors come to us for historic pieces; consignors trust us to place their items on the international stage.

'Fences dark and water gleaming,
Colours down the straightway streaming,
Glamour that the heart enthrals,
Roar of crowds on crowds unending,
Hues upon the high stands blending'

- William Henry Ogilvie, extract from Aintree Calls!

We have extensive experience and are always looking out for horse racing memorabilia items including:

  • Autographs
  • Books
  • Decorative Works of Art
  • Ephemera
  • Equipment
  • Kit & Clothing
  • Medals
  • Photographs
  • Programmes
  • Tickets
  • Trophies & Awards

Whether you’re searching for a unique horse racing gift or looking to consign part of a collection, our auctions attract interest from across the racing world. We specialise in:

 

Horse Racing Results Memorialised in Trophies and Plates

 

  • Signed horse racing memorabilia from leading jockeys and trainers

  • Vintage horse racing memorabilia collectables covering every era of the turf

  • Horse racing memorabilia racecards from legendary meetings

Horse Racing Auction Highlights

 

The Ray Goddard Collection of Hair Trophies of Champion Racehorses

A unique archive, sold for £38,000.

 

Cheltenham Gold Cup, 1948

Won by Cottage Rake and trained by Vincent O’Brien, achieved £26,000.

 

1881 Chesterfield Cup Trophy, Goodwood 

An ornate Victorian silver sculptural group by Hunt & Roskell, sold for £20,000.

 

Secretariat’s Racing Plate

Worn when winning The Belmont Stakes on 9 June 1973, realised £35,000 – a direct link to one of the sport’s most iconic results.

Buy and Sell Horse Racing Memorabilia

 

The market for horse racing memorabilia remains strong, with collectors competing for everything from signed silks and racecards to vintage trophies and silverware. Consignors trust BUDDS to achieve outstanding results, whether selling single items or entire collections.

If you own horse racing memorabilia collectables - from vintage racecards to signed trophies - our specialists are ready to advise. And if you’re looking to buy, our auctions feature some of the most important pieces in international racing history.

Request a Valuation

Thinking of selling? Our professional valuation service is completely free of charge and without obligation. Simply fill out our valuation form and we’ll respond with a low and high estimate of what you could achieve at auction. If you have a large collection or need specialist advise contact Graham Budd directly.

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