Large Collection / Lot of 50 Vintage Horse Racing Programs - 1930s, 1940s, more!

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It's time to downsize so here's a big lot of 50 vintage horse racing programs with many from the 1930s and 1940s and the decades that follow. There are some nice programs and great horses, jockeys and trainers included in here, but please don't buy this with the expectation of getting programs with Seabiscuit, Citation, Secretariat, etc. (see our other auctions for some truly historic programs). With that said, there are some real gems in here with some Hall of Fame horses. I can't list all the details, but here are some of the highlights:
Santa Anita Park - February 16, 1938 - Top Row (1936 Santa Anita Handicap winner) in a handicap race
Santa Anita Park - January 30, 1937 - San Vicente Handicap
Churchill Downs - May 3, 1968 - Kentucky Oaks (the Kentucky Derby wagering page is included as well)
Saratoga - August 10, 1985 - Alabama Stakes with Mom's Command and Fran's Valentine
Churchill Downs - May 21, 1960 - Bashford Manor Stakes
Garden State Park - May 29, 1989 - Jersey Derby
Saratoga - August 5, 1968 - Sanford Stakes
Hollywood Park - June 21, 1941 - Inglewood Handicap
Arlington Park - August 28, 1983 - Arlington Million with John Henry
Here's a quick rundown of the others:
Santa Anita: February 3, 1938, February 10, 1938, January 29, 1953, January 3, 1958, March 9, 1956, February 8, 1957, January 31, 1936
Hollywood Park: June 3, 1952, June 24, 1949, August 2, 1940, November 16, 1944, December 5, 1944
Jamaica: April 21, 1953
Keeneland: October 14, 1952, April 11, 1974
Del Mar: September 6, 1941, August 12, 1948
Turf Paradise: March 3, 1956
Bay Meadows: November 25, 1942, May 20, 1939
Churchill Downs: May 14, 1981
Hialeah: February 28, 1980
Florida Downs: February 1, 1980, March 29, 1980, December 15, 1978
Golden Gate Fields: October 28, 1948
Latonia: September 20, 1960, November 29, 1967
Centennial Park: September 4, 1950
Beulah Park: May 13, 1967
River Downs: June 5, 1959
Fairmount Park: September 2, 1946
Saratoga: August 3, 1964
Narragansett Park: August 9, 1975
Aqueduct: February 8, 1977
Longacres: June 8, 1975
Fair Grounds: February 3, 1960
Tanforan: April 22, 1947
Miles Park: June 15, 1971
Keystone: December 22, 1977
Garden State Park: May 31, 1954
As for the condition, most are in pretty good shape (no major rips, tears or creases) and most have the usual markings with some results, scratches, changes, etc. noted. Some have pretty heavy writing and others just a little. Some are in excellent condition and a handful are a bit rough, but overall they are generally in good condition. If you have a question about a particular one, please ask. Also you can zoom in on the photos to view the condition for yourself.
Starting this with a opening bid and no reserve!
Shipping is .95 (these are pretty heavy with 50 of them). They will be packed and shipped very securely. Please see our other auctions for more racing items.
Please check out other auctions for many other historical horse racing items, including several hard to find programs!