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← Horse Racing Special Auction, in partnership with Weatherby’s 16th Ocotber 2023

The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Award: presented to Pat Eddery upon his retirement from the saddle in 2003 and recognising a lifetime's contribution to the s

Hammer Price:
£1,900
Estimated Price:

£2,000 - £3,000

The Sir Peter O’Sullevan Award: presented to Pat Eddery upon his retirement from the saddle in 2003 and recognising a lifetime's contribution to the sport, in the form of a bronze sculpture by Janie Beardsall of Sir Peter O’Sullevan’s famous race commentary binoculars (that originally came from a German submarine), mounted on a marble plinth with plaque inscribed THE SIR PETER O’SULLEVAN AWARD, 2003, PAT EDDERY, 33 by 26cm., good condition The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Award Lunch is the principal fund-raising event for The Sir Peter O'Sullevan Charitable Trust. This prestigious award recognises a lifetime's contribution to the sport and has done so since 1997. Pat Eddery received his award on his retirement in 2003. He is one of three jockeys to have been presented the bronze replica of Sir Peter O'Sullevan's famous race commentary binoculars, the others being Lester Piggott and A P McCoy.