Confessions of a racing memorabilia junky

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by Scav

I would absolutely LOVE to know two things

1) What the hell Vernon was thinking when Bykster asked him?

2) How many autographes has Vernon signed in his life?

STILL an outstanding gift.

Vern was enjoying his Carolina Barbecue lunch at the time.. It was a lot like the story of Babe Ruth and the kid in the hospital... I told Bush all about Kev and how he was recovering from surgery.. He said he would "ride the race of his life" for the 'poor kid'... I think he finished 5th..

[GPK]

Originally Posted by Kasept

Vern was enjoying his Carolina Barbecue lunch at the time.. It was a lot like the story of Babe Ruth and the kid in the hospital... I told Bush all about Kev and how he was recovering from surgery at the time.. He said he would "ride the race of his life" for the 'poor kid'... I think he finished 5th..

and cant remember the name of the horse to save my ass right now either Steve...an old Tampa Runner too...I should be ashamed...

[philcski]

I just got a framed picture in the mail of Showing Up winning the Hollywood Derby with a flower from the prize-coat thanks to a fantastic person employed by Hollywood.

[Dunbar]

My favorite momento was a present from my wife: A photo of Alphabet Soup, Louis Quatorze, and Cigar nearing the finish of the 1996 BC Classic. It's signed by the jockeys over each rider's horse. Not a bad set of riders either: McCarron, Bailey and Day.

--Dunbar

[hoovesupsideyourhead]

thanks to sammy steves god son a few of us a have a stunning photo of alydar..then the bykster got it sighned by the jock..also a awesome barbero pick signed by prado......and vernon bush hat was funny..he said im just gonna shoot up the rail....he got cut off by coa..lol.game over..

[Kasept]

Originally Posted by hoovesupsideyourhead

thanks to sammy steves god son a few of us a have a stunning photo of alydar..then the bykster got it signed by the jock..

Sammy's pop, John Hubbard, was the photographer for the Bennington Banner at the time and instead of waiting at the finish line, cleverly positioned himself on the backstretch opposite the Saratoga grandstand for the Travers. He got a terrific shot of Affirmed, Alydar and Nasty and Bold heads apart right before the incident that resulted in Affirmed's DQ...

The original hangs at Sperry's on Caroline St. Hubbs got a number of oversized copies made and I had Jorge Velasquez sign them. It's a totally unique shot of the race and rather cool piece of memorabilia with the original "J.V.'s" autograph...

[Echo Farm]

I have a fairly diverse collection. Lots of original time win composites (2 John Henry, & Lady's Secret, signed, Cigar BC, and many more) My favorites are some of the older matted ones from the 40s and 50s of claimers. I also have several cool win photos of Calumet horses from Southern CA wins in the 50s,
and a Calumet stall webbing from the Lundy era.
Somehow I managed to get all of the Santa Anita Steins to collect dust, too, along with 3 Chris McCarron win trophies: Cavonieer Cal Cup Juve, Purdue King, and Love Smitten (Swain's Dam).
A few saddle cloths, shoes, halters and other odball stuff. Too much to display. It becomes addicting.
I guess my most unusual thing is a harness item, a 3' x 4' banner that hung in the old Quad City Downs commerating the "Fastest nighttime mile" there 10/1/82, by Rambling Willie.
Lots of books.

Someday............... I'll get pics of everything in an album on the web.

[westcoastinvader]

Originally Posted by Echo Farm

I have a fairly diverse collection. Lots of original time win composites (2 John Henry, & Lady's Secret, signed, Cigar BC, and many more) My favorites are some of the older matted ones from the 40s and 50s of claimers. I also have several cool win photos of Calumet horses from Southern CA wins in the 50s,
and a Calumet stall webbing from the Lundy era.
Somehow I managed to get all of the Santa Anita Steins to collect dust, too, along with 3 Chris McCarron win trophies: Cavonieer Cal Cup Juve, Purdue King, and Love Smitten (Swain's Dam).
A few saddle cloths, shoes, halters and other odball stuff. Too much to display. It becomes addicting.
I guess my most unusual thing is a harness item, a 3' x 4' banner that hung in the old Quad City Downs commerating the "Fastest nighttime mile" there 10/1/82, by Rambling Willie.
Lots of books.



Someday............... I'll get pics of everything in an album on the web.

Echo Farm....

Sounds like a very nice collection to me. And you've given me some ideas of things I'd like to find!

I posted awhile back that I was recently thrilled to find and buy a winner's circle photo from 1950.

From Ascot.

Ascot Park.

In Akron, Ohio. It's where I cut my horseracing fan teeth! And my real teeth!