Final set of jazzy new silks sells at second auction attempt

New silks: the unsold purple set (top right) is back up for auction

New silks: the purple set (top right) has now been purchased

The last of the silks offered for auction by the BHA, which failed to sell when originally put up for sale, have been purchased for £3,250.

One of six jazzy designs, the purple offering with a silver horseshoe initially failed to capture the imagination.

However, following a number of inquiries after the end of the original auction, the silks were reoffered, with the same £3,000 reserve in place.

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Mark ScullyRacing Post Reporter

Published on 6 October 2016inNews

Last updated 12:28, 6 October 2016

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