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PRESENTATION WHIP AWARDED TO JOCKEY WILLIAM DUNCAN FOR WINNING THE 1932 MELBOURNE CUP ON PETER PAN
the leather handle with 9ct. gold top and cuff, the cuff engraved 'Presented to/ W. Duncan/ 1.11.1932/ Winning Rider/ 'Peter Pan'/ Melbourne/ Cup', the popper stamped 'Alex Morrison'; and colour print by 'Osboldstone & Co.' showing Peter Pan and the finish of the 1932 Melbourne Cup, some loss to borders (2)
Whip 72cm long
PROVENANCE
The whip was give to Norm Cove by Bill Duncan.
OTHER NOTES
Peter Pan was a colt by the English horse Pantheon, from the mare Alwina. He was bred at Baroona estate near Singleton in NSW by owner Mr R.R. Dangar and trained by veteran Frank McGrath.
Peter Pan's breakthrough came as a three year old. He won the Rosehill Hill Stakes and then the A.J.C. Derby against decent opposition including 1929 Melbourne Cup winner Nightmarch.
However the colt finished a disappointing fourth in the Caulfield Cup and his rider was replaced by Billy Duncan, an exceptional jockey. This a change in form and Peter Pan won his next race, the Melbourne Stakes on Derby Day, defeating Caulfield Cup winner Rogilla.
Peter Pan started the 1932 Melbourne Cup as favourite but his victory came in extraordinary circumstances. During the race he was bumped and fell to his knees. Dennis Boy, his stablemate, was running behind and bumped into him, causing Peter to regain his footing. Billy Duncan used all his skills to settle the colt and he went on to take Peter Pan to victory.
Sold for $8,000
Lot 97
the leather handle with 9ct. gold top and cuff, the cuff engraved 'Presented to/ W. Duncan/ 1.11.1932/ Winning Rider/ 'Peter Pan'/ Melbourne/ Cup', the popper stamped 'Alex Morrison'; and colour print by 'Osboldstone & Co.' showing Peter Pan and the finish of the 1932 Melbourne Cup, some loss to borders (2)
Whip 72cm long
PROVENANCE
The whip was give to Norm Cove by Bill Duncan.
OTHER NOTES
Peter Pan was a colt by the English horse Pantheon, from the mare Alwina. He was bred at Baroona estate near Singleton in NSW by owner Mr R.R. Dangar and trained by veteran Frank McGrath.
Peter Pan's breakthrough came as a three year old. He won the Rosehill Hill Stakes and then the A.J.C. Derby against decent opposition including 1929 Melbourne Cup winner Nightmarch.
However the colt finished a disappointing fourth in the Caulfield Cup and his rider was replaced by Billy Duncan, an exceptional jockey. This a change in form and Peter Pan won his next race, the Melbourne Stakes on Derby Day, defeating Caulfield Cup winner Rogilla.
Peter Pan started the 1932 Melbourne Cup as favourite but his victory came in extraordinary circumstances. During the race he was bumped and fell to his knees. Dennis Boy, his stablemate, was running behind and bumped into him, causing Peter to regain his footing. Billy Duncan used all his skills to settle the colt and he went on to take Peter Pan to victory.
Estimate $10,000 - $15,000
Horse Racing and Other Sporting Memorabilia
AUCTION
Sale: LJ5693
12:00pm - 4 November 2012
333 Malvern Rd, South Yarra 3141
VIEWING
Wednesday 31 October 2012 10am - 8pm
Thursday 1 November 2012 10am - 4pm
Friday 2 November 2012 10am - 4pm
Saturday 3 November 2012 10am - 5pm
CONTACT
Giles Moon
giles.moon@leonardjoel.com.au
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