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Rising Fast's jockey silks believed to Have been worn by Jack…
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Auction Location:
Melbourne
Date:
27-Oct-2013
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Description:
Rising Fast's jockey silks believed to Have been worn by Jack Purtell During the 1954 Melbourne Cup purple body (significantly faded), black sleeves with pale gold bands; a hand coloured photograph of Rising Fast winning the 1954 Melbourne Cup; and a letter concerning the provenance from Lynne Tucker, daughter-in-law of Rising Fast's trainer Ivan Tucker. Other Notes: the purple areas of these silks would originally have been blue. Photographic evidence of the silk's original blue colour can be provided on request
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Category:
Memorabilia: Sporting - Horses