Horse Racing Valuation Roadshow
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 - 4pm).
đź“Ť 16th September - Injured Jockey Fund, Jack Berry House, Malton, North Yorkshire
đź“Ť17th September - Lambourn Sports Club, Bockhampton Rd, Lambourn, Hungerford
đź“Ť18th September - The National Horse Racing Museum, Newmarket
The annual BUDDS Auction of Horse Racing Memorabilia has become part of the national racing calendar thanks to its success over 30 years with items achieving record making prices. Many of the lots in the sale carry huge historical significance for all of those involved in the horse racing industry.
The Valuation Day provides sellers with an opportunity to have their items valued and entered in the sale if they so wish. There is also the opportunity to view some of the top items in the forthcoming sale.
Graham Budd, our Chairman, says:
“This sale has grown hugely in its significance over three decades and is now seen as the auction in which to consign truly important racing items. In its own way it has become an occasion on which racing history is often made with items that carry the essential DNA of British racing.”
This year's highlights include:
A very early Irish horse racing trophy dating to 1701
Estimate: ÂŁ5,000 - ÂŁ8,000
In the form of an Irish silver tankard engraved with engraved racing decoration and details of the presentation for the race run on a course besides the River Rine in County Clare. One of the earliest horse racing trophies ever to have been offered for auction.
Lester Piggott jockey saddle race used c.1980-1985
Estimate: ÂŁ8,000 - ÂŁ12,000
It's condition commensurate with use; sold with a signed letter of authenticity from Lester Piggott on Eve Lodge, Newmarket, headed paper and dated 25.7.86, reading “I certify that this saddle has been used by me for at least five years and I have ridden many classic and big race winners on it, Lester Piggott”
The saddle was donated by Lester Piggott as an auction prize at the Variety Club Charity Ball held at the home of Peter de Savary, Littlecote House, Wiltshire, England in 1986. The auctioneer at the charity event was the fanous English Actor Charles Dance. Lester had retired from race riding the year before.
1998 Mercedes CLK320 formerly the property of the legendary jockey Lester Piggott
Estimate: ÂŁ3,000 - ÂŁ5,000
This 1998 Mercedes CLK320 Elegance Automatic Coupe was purchased brand new by Lester Piggott on 6th February 1998, finished in Brilliant Silver with Anthracite leather and Walnut trim. The car has all of the usual period refinements including automatic gearbox and the legendary 3.2 litre V6 engine.
Willie Ryan’s Guard of Honour Silks
Estimate: ÂŁ2,500 - ÂŁ3,500
Along with 39 other jockeys in the same royal colours for HM the Queen’s arrival at the 2022 Epsom Derby, a guard of honour was formed on the track by 40 retired and current jockeys who had ridden for Her Majesty - dressed in the monarch’s famous purple and gold silks, to greet her arrival.
A set of Frankel silks race-worn by jockey Tom Queally.
Estimate: ÂŁ7,000 - ÂŁ10,000
Signed in black marker by Tom Queally to the pink sash, by Allerton & Co., London. In Khalid Abdullah's iconic green, pink and white colours, with Juddmonte Farms logos to collar, complete with pink cap, the Allerton label inscribed H Cecil, a further label initialled H C. Sold with a signed letter of authenticity from Michael Marshall, Assistant Trainer to Sir Henry Cecil, confirming the silks were worn by Queally when riding Frankel.