CLA Auction 218

HORSE RACING

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Lot Symbols Description Estimate
1764   FRANKIE DETTORI, "7 from 7" display comprising signed card window mounted with action picture, framed and glazed, overall 44x54cm.  $120 - $150
1765   TOMMY WOODCOCK, display comprising photograph of Reckless signed by trainer Tommy Woodcock (Phar Lap's strapper in the 1930s), window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 40x43cm.  $80 - $100
1766   "The Derby Day at Flemington, 1886", rare hand-coloured photogravure by Carl Kahler [Melbourne, Pfaff Pinschof & Co, 1890], window mounted, framed and glazed, overall 126x101cm. A celebrated racetrack image after the original oil painting held by the Victorian Racing Club. Complete with keyplate.  $2000 - $2500
1767 PC MELBOURNE CUP, post card of 1907 Melbourne Cup finish showing winner Apologue and other place-getters, used from Melbourne to Paris in Feb.1908.  $120 - $150
1768 L "The Australian Stud Book", collection comprising Volumes 20, 22 & 24-34 (13 volumes & 18 supplements, 1944-85). Condition varies, though good run. (Total 31) $200 - $400
1769   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) $80 - $100
1770 L Race Books, for 1954 Royal Visit, 1963 Royal Visit, 1961 International Stakes & 1965 Inaugural Sandown Meeting. (4) $60 - $80
1771 L "J.J.Miller's Sporting Annual", complete run 1962-91, each with very detailed coverage of the Melbourne & Caulfield Cups. (30) $100 - $120
1772   MELBOURNE CUP, collection of Melbourne Cup Race Books (24 issues between 1964 and 2001); plus two other race books and range cigarette and trade cards (c90). condition varies.  $200 - $300
1773 L Range of books, noted "Australian Thoroughbred Statistical Record" Volumes 1-6 complete (1978-83), plus 4 duplicates; "Australian Register of Thoroughbred Stallions" Volumes 2 & 4 (1967 &1973); "Sires of Winners, Australia & New Zealand" Volumes 1 & 2; "Combined Index to Names Registered for Racehorses" two editions 1964 & 1970; Japan "National Racing Calender 1973"; "The Bloodhorse Breeders' Association of Australia - Statistical Abstract" 26 issues - some duplication; & "The Caulfield Cup". (44 items) $125 - $250
1774   Prints (6), "The Start of the Second Melbourne Cup 1862" by Frederick Woodhouse (1820-1909), Australian Racing Print 1978, each 89x43cm. (6 items) $120 - $150
1775   Prints (6), "Flemington Race Course from Footscray side of Salt Water River" by J.Ryan, Australian Racing Print 1979, limited edition of 1000, each 91x69cm (some with corner bends in margin). (6 items) $120 - $150
1776   Prints (6), "The AJC Spring Stakes 1922" by Martin Stainforth, Australian Jockey Club Print 1979, limited edition of 500, each 86x53cm. (6 items) $120 - $150
1777   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) $80 - $100