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Photograph of the finish of the 1926 Melbourne Cup, won by…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
4-Nov-2012
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Description:
Photograph of the finish of the 1926 Melbourne Cup, won by Spearfelt black and white photograph by 'Akers & Co.Melbourne', with handwritten title to mount 'Mr D. Grant's Spearfelt Wins the Melbourne Cup. Distance 2m. Weight 9s. 3lb Time 3m. 22 3/4s. V. Ockill Trainer. H. Cairns, Rider. 1926.', framed some minor chips to borders of photograph, foxing to mount overall 39 cm x 59.5 cm other notes: Spearfelt was a descendant of Melbourne Cup great Carbine. The record crowd of 118,877at the 1926 Melbourne Cup; was the first time that more than 100,000 had attended the event
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Category:
Memorabilia: Sporting - Horses