Rare horse-racing trophy set to be auctioned

A historic memento from one of the oldest races in history is set to go under the hammer.

The silver Manx Derby trophy was awarded to the winner of the famous Manx Derby more than 100 years ago.

The unique item will be sold to the highest bidder at Ashley Waller Auctioneers in Lower Withington next month.

Cast in silver, the trophy by Wilhelm Zwick (1871-1916) depicts a jokey sitting astride a racehorse.

The trophy bears the legend “The Manx Derby, won by Vice Regent, J. Nolan up, 5th Sept 1922”

The Manx Derby was one of the oldest horse races in history  instituted by The Earl of Derby, circa 1627.