CLA Auction 206

HORSE RACING

Table of Contents


Lot Symbols Description Estimate
991   BERNBOROUGH, print "Bernborough - A Legend of the Turf" by C.B.Robinson, numbered 20/500, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 64x79cm.  $100 - $150
992   CARBINE, print "Carbine, Portrait presented by The Duke of Portland to the Victoria Racing Club - 1896", in metal frame, with handstamp on reverse "Durable Mount Co, Sth.Melbourne, overall 40x31cm.  $100 - $120
993   BART CUMMINGS, poster "The Perfect 10 - Bart's Melbourne Cup winners", laminated on board, overall 92x62cm.  $50 - $100
994   FRANKIE DETTORI, display comprising signed card window mounted with action picture, framed and glazed, overall 44x54cm.  $120 - $150
995   GUNSYND AND HIGGINS, original painting by A.Miller, oil on board, signed at lower right and dated 1973, framed, overall 70x60cm.  $100 - $150
996   LET'S ELOPE - 1991 MELBOURNE CUP, display comprising Let's Elope No.15 Saddle Cloth, window mounted with Bart Cummings signed card, plus colour photographs of Let's Elope passing winning post & Bart Cummings holding Melbourne Cup, framed and glazed, overall 91x73cm.  $400 - $500
997   MIGHT AND POWER, limited edition Judith Lehman print, signed by the artist & jockey Jim Cassidy, limited edition 333/350, overall 86x64cm. With CoA.  $150 - $200
998   DAMIAN OLIVER, display comprising signed piece, window mounted with lock of hair and picture of Oliver on Doriemus - 1995 Caulfield & Melbourne Cups Winner, limited edition 148/200, framed and glazed, overall 36x29cm.  $100 - $150
999   PALEFACE ADIOS, large original colour photograph, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 70x60cm.  $100 - $120
1000   PHAR LAP, print "Phar Lap" by Robert Wettenhall, signed by Tommy Woodcock and numbered 351/1000, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 58x48cm. With CoA.  $250 - $300
1001   SAINTLY, poster "Saintly - 1996 Melbourne Cup Winner", laminated on board, limited edition No.31/5000, overall 43x61cm. With CoA.  $80 - $100
1002 L "The New Zealand Stud Book, containing Pedigrees of Race Horses", Volumes I-VI bound together in one volume; plus Volumes VII, IX & X; by Charles or George Elliott, [NZ, 1862-1897], condition varies. Rare. (4 items) $400 - $500
1003 L "The New Zealand Stud Book, containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, issued under the authority of The New Zealand Racing Conference", group comprising Volumes V [1912], XIV [1943], XX [1968], XXI [1971], XXII [1975], XXIII [1979], XXIV [1983], XXV [2 Parts, 1987]. (9 items) $400 - $500
1004   Range with 1899 Tattersalls sweepstakes flyers (24) including 1899 Melbourne Cup (4) & Caulfield Cup (2); Match box covers (2) featuring 1934 & 1938 Melbourne Cups; 1940-41 framed Race-finish photographs (3) including 1940 Warrnambool Cup; group of 14 race course passes. (43 items) $100 - $200
1005   "Ballarat Miners' Races, Friday, Oct. 25th, 1912" very attractive poster with colour lithograph of horses racing, size 50x63cm.  $600 - $800
1006 L "N.Z. Raceform - The Close Up of Racing", by Organ Bros. Limited, almost complete run in annual binders from 1937-38 to 1964-65 (missing only 1962-63) [Wellington, 1937-65]. (27 volumes) $150 - $200
1007 L "The New Zealand Turf Register 1945-46", compiled by The New Zealand Racing Conference [Christchurch, 1946], plus similar editions for 1946-47, 1957-58 & 1966-67; plus "The New Zealand Thoroughbred", Volume I - 1949 [Wellington, 1949]; and "Stakes Winners from New Zealand 1970-71", plus editions for 1973-74, 1974-75 & 1975-76. (9 books) $150 - $200
1008 L "Register of Thoroughbred Stallions of New Zealand", published by NZTBA, group comprising Vol.I 1951 (cover faults), Vol.II 1954, Vol.VI 1966, Vol.VII 1970, Vol.VIII 1974, Vol.IX 1976, Vol.X 1978, Volume XI 1980, Volume XII 1982, Volume XIII 1984, Volume XIV 1986, Volume XV 1988, Volume XVI 1989, Volume XVII 1990 & Volume XVIII 1991; also "Stallions of New Zealand 1987" published by Bloodhorse Ltd. (16 books) $200 - $300
1009 L "The New Zealand Stud Book, containing Pedigrees of Race Horses, issued under the authority of The New Zealand Racing Conference", Volumes XXI, XXII, XXIII & XXIV [Christchurch, 1971-83], fine condition. (4 items) $200 - $250
1010   78 rpm LP Records by 3UZ, comprising "Bert Bryant's description of J.J.Liston Stakes, Caulfield, Saturday 19/8/52" & "Bert Bryant Describes Memsie Stakes, Caulfield, 4/9/54". (2 items) $100 - $120
1011 L Books on Horse Racing (9), noted "The Racehorse in Training" by William & Alfred Day [London, 1925] (some toning), "How to Breed a Racehorse" by Miller [London, 1951], "Horse Racing" by Herbert [London, 1980], "A Century of Winners - The Saga of 212 Melbourne Cups" by Ahern [Brisbane, 1982]; plus c1940s-80s range, with Sires & Stud brochures (11), magazines & souvenir programmes. (45 items) $150 - $200
1012 L Race Books, for 1954 Royal Visit, 1963 Royal Visit, 1961 International Stakes & 1965 Inaugural Sandown Meeting. (4) $100 - $120
1013 L "The Horseman's Year", editions for 1946-47; then complete run 1949-50 to 1973, [London, 1947-73], some minor toning though excellent run. (26 books) $200 - $250
1014 L "Winners for 1949", by Meyrick Good & John Betts [London, 1949], plus editions for 1950 - 1951 - 1952 - 1953 - 1955 - 1956 - 1957 & 1958. Generally fine condition though some press clippings pasted in. (9 books) $100 - $150
1015   Yalumba Thoroughbred Series Vintage Port, comprising 1976 Without Fear, 1977 Surround, 1978 Family of Man, 1979 Dulcify, 1980 Kingston Town, 1981 Manikato, 1982 Gurner's Lane, 1983 Strawberry Road, 1984 Red Anchor, 1985 Bounding Away & 1986 Placid Ark. (11 bottles) $200 - $300
1016   Carton Commemorative Port, comprising 1979 & 1980 Melbourne Cup Tawny Port; 1978 Wayne Harris Port; 1979-80 Strident King Port; Vo Rogue $1 Million Issue Port (signed on label by Vic Rail); & Vo Rogue $2 Million Issue Port. (6 bottles) $120 - $180
1017   Carton Commemorative Port related to Harness Racing, comprising Pure Steel Port; Pale Face Port; Match Race Port - Pure Steel v Satinover; 1980 Trislik Wangoom Port; & Jim Schrader Port. (5 bottles) $100 - $150
1018   St.Hallet's 1977 Vintage Port, commemorating Beldale Ball 1980 Melbourne Cup; Kingston Town 1980 Sydney Cup; Love Bandit 1980 Brisbane Cup; Yashmak 1980 Adelaide Cup; & Rothschild 1980 Perth Cup. (5 bottles) $100 - $150
1019   St.Hallet's 1978 Vintage Port, commemorating Just A Dash 1981 Melbourne Cup; Our Paddy Boy 1981 Sydney Cup; Four Crowns 1981 Brisbane Cup; Just A Dash 1981 Adelaide Cup; & Magistrate 1981 Perth Cup. (5 bottles) $100 - $150
1020   St.Hallet's 1979 Vintage Port, commemorating Gurner's Lane 1982 Melbourne Cup; Azawary 1982 Sydney Cup; Queen's Road 1982 Brisbane Cup; & Dealer's Choice 1982 Adelaide Cup. (4 bottles) $80 - $120
1021 L "Notable Australian Thoroughbreds" by Mountier, Barrie & Clark [Waiura NZ, 1981], high quality reference book, limited edition 696/3500 in slip-case.  $200 - $300
1022 L "Notable New Zealand Thoroughbreds" by Mountier, Hunter & Kelly [Waiura NZ, 1980], high quality reference book, limited edition 30/2000 in slip-case.  $200 - $300
1023 L "Notable English and Irish Thoroughbreds" by Mountier & Morris [Waiura NZ, 1983], high quality reference book, limited edition 30/2500 in slip-case.  $200 - $300
1024 L "Australia and New Zealand Sires", complete run 1982 to 1992, published by KLK Bloodstock to 1985 thence Racetrack Magazine [Sydney, 1982-92]. (11 books) $150 - $200
1025   1990-91 framed & glazed displays (5) as presented by the VRC to the owners of winning race-horses, comprising colour photographs of the finishing post, owners, trainer & jockey, etc; group includes 1991 Moonee Valley Cup. (5 items) $50 - $100
1026   Print, "Caulfield - History in the Making", by Alan R.Jane, window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 78x53cm.  $100 - $120
1027   1994 Cox Plate poster, framed and glazed, overall 55x78cm.  $80 - $100
1028   1998 Foster's Melbourne Cup, special Foster's bottle in presentation box, limited edition 778/1000.  $100 - $150
1029   Australian Racing Hall of Fame dinner menu with 5 signatures including Roy Higgins, Scobie Breasley, Bart Cummings & George Moore; plus Gai Waterhouse 10 Years in Racing luncheon menu signed by Gai. (2 items) $100 - $120
1030   CIGARETTE CARDS:  1907 Sniders & Abrahams "Australian Jockeys", condition varies Poor/VG. (25) $100 - $120
1031   CIGARETTE CARDS:  1929 Ogdens "Turf Personalities", G/VG. (50) $100 - $120
1032   CIGARETTE CARDS:  1996 Futera "Australasian Racetrack Legends", complete set in special album, includes Phar Lap, Tulloch, Manikato & Kingston Town. With CoA. (50) $120 - $150