The select company of winners makes the actual Triple Crown trophy one of the hobbys most sought-after pieces of memorabilia.This example was presented to Hall of Fame trainer Laz Barrera upon Affirmed winning the Belmont Stakes in 1978, completing a sweep of all three races. In the meantime, the 1978 Triple Crown trophy can be seen on cyberspace, with a for sale sign hanging over it. About Grey Flannel Auctions: Wet Paint Installed as 5-2 Favorite in Kentucky Oaks Heritage Auctions has listed the trophy online, with a reserve that's been lowered from $250,000 to $125,000. Triple Crown Trophy - Wikipedia The 1978 Triple Crown trophy awarded to Laz Barrera was crafted by the world-famous jeweler Cartier. Espinoza missed Triple Crown sweeps in 2002 - riding War Emblem who was trained by Baffert - and last year aboard California Chrome. Length: 48. Fahan Mura will have to get by Ms Bad Behavior early for the lead she likes but can be tough as nails on the front end. Jockey Steve Cauthen, who at just 18 years old rode Affirmed to the Triple Crown and a place in the Hall of Fame, later said, "He was basically the best horse I ever rode, the most intelligent. In that dramatic 1978 season, Affirmeds intelligence would become the difference that made him the champion. Following her fourth place finish in the Matriarch Stakes in December, Vasilika took 49 days off and returned in top form, once again earning a 113 figure when winning the Megahertz at the distance of the Buena Vista. I think if the public really wants that trophy to go to a museum then someone or a group of people should come together and buy it and donate it so it's somewhere where everyone can see it.. The majestic triangular sterling cup stands seven inches tall and has been engraved with the details of Affirmed's three victories. Triple Crown Pawn. There's no formula out there to say, for example, it's got three corners and a bottom and it's so many inches, therefore it's worth $50,000. Heritage Auctions estimates its value at $250,000, and Wulkan equates its worth with a T206 Honus Wagner baseball card and a Babe Ruth game-used jersey. There is no lack of storylines for the famous horse race that takes place on the first Saturday of May. I don't want to get too personal with that because I know it's a sensitive subject. The Godolphin homebred filly by Blame is one of three . The current owner bought it strictly as an investment, according to Dan Wulkan, a partner in the Memory Lane Inc. auction site. Notes: Record for Signed 1952 Mantle Card; High-End Hoops Cards 1978 Affirmed Triple Crown Trophy Presented to Trainer Laz Barrera. We are the Number 1 Sports Auction in Las Vegas. Her 96 figure that day isnt close to the best in this race but she did earn a 104 figure winning the Mardi Gras Stakes last winter. (History Channel), RIP LENNY: Man dies on Las Vegas street after hes apparently shot, Man wins womens poker tournament in Florida, sparks heated debate, Grading the Raiders 9 picks in the NFL draft, Time, TV info for Knights-Oilers Game 1 announced by NHL, Athletics owner doesnt deserve public funding from Las Vegas, Chumlee of Pawn Stars talks awesome jerky, road adventures, 3-time NHRA champion happy to share victories with fans, Erica Enders seeking 10th NHRA win at LVMS, To win over Las Vegas, As need to loosen the purse strings, Ex-employee accused of stealing more than $100K in diamonds, New NFL odds dont paint pretty picture for Raiders.
