The R.A.C.E. Fund, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization established in 2004 and TAA accredited, will begin auctioning the first phase of the private racing memorabilia of Christopher Hoff on eBay from October 25-28.
“As a thoroughbred racing photographer, I had the opportunity to witness the performance of such equine athletes as Alysheba, Sunday Silence, Personal Ensign, Private Terms and many others,” said Hoff. “However, I also saw the fate of the 'discarded' horses who were deemed unprofitable for their owners. These beautiful horses are too often forgotten and I am thrilled that my collection of racing memorabilia can help provide a well-deserved pleasant retirement or help with the rescue of these wonderful animals.”
“We cannot thank Mr. Hoff enough for donating such a vast collection of racing memorabilia to our organization to help the horses,” stated Marlene Murray, president of R.A.C.E. Fund. “Due to the volume we will be auctioning the items in phases. The first phase will be a three-day auction on eBay from Oct. 25 at 8:00 p.m. ET and ending on Oct. at 8:00 p.m.”
Featured items include: Breeders Cup official programs from 1984 to 1992 in mint condition. Breeders' Cup Daily Racing Forms and other publications are also available, as are signed photographs by trainers Carl Nafzger, Jack Van Berg, Sonny Hine, D. Wayne Lukas and jockey Laffit Pincay Jr. Also, Share The Glory and Fly So Free saddle cloths, and a 1987 framed Washington, D.C., International program signed by jockeys, plus many more items.
Subsequent phases and auction dates are yet to be determined but visit www.racefund.org for future updates. Some of the other memorabilia to be offered in the future: an Easy Goer saddle cloth wore in the Gotham Stakes; Lil E Tee horseshoe that he wore in winning the Kentucky Derby; Private Terms' horseshoes and program from the Kentucky Derby; Time Magazine featuring secretary on the cover; 1973 Kentucky Derby program (Secretariat); Affirmed and Alydar 1978 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes programs and many more programs from the Triple Crown races, Travers, Whitney and multiple books, etc.
All proceeds raised will be used to help thoroughbred racehorses in need of retirement and rescue from slaughter.
More information about the R.A.C.E. Fund can be obtained at www.racefund.org. Any questions about the auction or items can be sent to info@racefund.org or go to the R.A.C.E. Fund Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/race.fund/ to preview the auction items album soon. Auction items will be live Oct. 25, 2023, starting at 8 p.m. ET at eBay under seller name racefund.
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