The collection will be sold at Ryedale Auctioneers in Kirkbymoorside Friday 11th April.

 

The racecourse decided to have a clear out after downsizing their museum collection.

 

Some of the unique items going under the auctioneer's gavel include:

 

Fred Archer won the Epsom Derby of 1886 riding the Duke of Westminster's horse 'Ormonde' wearing this yellow silk jacket.

Auction estimate £3,000-£5,000.

 

- At over 5 foot 8 inches, Fred Archer (1857 – 1886), was unusually tall for a jockey, but this didn't stop him notching up 2,747 wins during his career, and he is considered one of the best flat-racing jockeys of all time. Keeping his weight low at such a height unfortunately meant his health suffered, and he died aged 29.

- Ormonde was an undefeated English Thoroughbred racehorse, and considered to be one of the greatest ever racehorses.

 

Also included in the sale are a pair of Fred Archer's riding boots, auction estimate £500-£800.

 

'There are some condition issues with the jacket and boots, but we anticipate a lot of interest in these lots as they are being sold with good provenance.' Said Ryedale Auctioneers' auctioneer and owner Angus Ashworth.

 

Other items in the sale include:

 

 

A horse's tail, purportedly from the Derby and Gold Cup-winning racehorse Blue Gown (1865 – 1880). Blue Gown died whilst travelling to America by ship after being injured during rough seas, its destination being a Kentucky stud farm. The horse's carcass was thrown overboard, but the captain reportedly preserved the tail. 

SALE INFORMATION:

Coins, Stamps, Postcards, Books, Music and Sports Memorabilia - including the York Racecourse Museum Collection
Friday 11th April from 10am
Viewing Thursday 10th April 10am-4pm
Venue: Ryedale Auctioneers, Cooks Yard, New Road, Kirkbymoorside, YO62 6DZ
View the auction catalogue at ryedaledaleauctioneers.com