05/15/2025 Silver, General
NEW YORK, NY – And they’re off! Galloping into the spotlight at the May 20, 2025 auction is a rare group of eight horse racing cups and trophies from the Collection of a Philadelphia Family. Spanning wins from 1948 to 1968, this prized collection captures the thrill of races from Hialeah to Saratoga, and even a jump across the border to Toronto. Whether flat racing or steeplechase, each trophy tells a story from the Winner’s Circle. Visit our exhibition this weekend—snap a selfie, place your bets (we mean bids), and enjoy a photo finish!
The Field of Eight Winners Includes:
The Black Helen Handicap, Hialeah, March 1948 | Winner: Shotsilk (Lot 145)
The Bushwick Hurdle Handicap, Belmont Park, September 1958 | Winner: My Last Try (Lot 147)
The Canadian Championship Stakes, Woodbine, October 1964 | Winner: Will I Rule (Lot 148)
The Louis E. Stoddard, Belmont Park, 1966 | Winner: Base Leg (Lot 143)
The Meadowbrook Steeplechase, Aqueduct, 1963 | Winner: Badge of Honor (Lot 151)
The Midsummer Hurdle Handicap, Monmouth Park, July 1960 | Winner: Be a Honey (Lot 149)
The North American Chase, Saratoga, August 1960 | Winner: Cartagena (Lot 146)
The Temple Gwathmey, Middleburg, 1968 | Winner: China Run (Lot 144)
Auction Tuesday, May 20, 2025 at 10am
Exhibition May 17 – 19, Noon – 5pm
