The retired Wilfred Sherman Flat Jockey Championship Trophy presented to the eleven-times Champion jockey Pat Eddery, in the form of a silver vase &
£3,000 - £5,000
The retired Wilfred Sherman Flat Jockey Championship Trophy presented to the eleven-times Champion jockey Pat Eddery, in the form of a silver vase & cover, hallmarked Wakely & Wheeler, London, 1972, the bowl inscribed THE WILFRED SHERMAN, JOCKEY CHAMPIONSHIP TROPHY, PRESENTED TO THE FLAT RACE JOCKEY WHO RIDES THE MOST WINNERS EACH SEASON, the bowl set on four gilt thoroughbreds' heads above a trumpet flare base, the lid set with a horse & jockey finial, on custom fitted wooden plinth set with silver roundels inscribed with the details of the Champion Jockeys: 1971 L Piggott, 1972 & 1973 W Carson, 1974 to 1977 P J J Eddery, 1978 W Carson, 1979 J Mercer, 1980 W Carson, 1981 & 1982 L Piggott, 1983 W Carson, 1984 & 1985 S Cauthen, 1986 Pat Eddery, 1987 S Cauthen, 1988 Pat Eddery, and then a jump to 1992 M Roberts, remainder of roundels uninscribed, height of trophy 38cm., overall height 48cm., good condition; sold with a photograph of Pat Eddery holding the trophy flanked by two Playboy bunny girls This trophy was used at the annual Champion Jockey evening and presented to the winning jockey to be kept until the end of the following season. The Champion jockey was additionally presented a miniature version of the trophy as a permanent keepsake. Four of Pat Eddery's annual miniatures are being offered in this auction as lots 140 to 143.