Danbury Mint Limited Edition Collector Plate Thoroughbred Collection

This stunning plate collection was created by noted equine artist Susie Morton and issued by The Danbury Mint part of their highly collectible Champion Thoroughbreds collection. Each plate is fine bone china, each are hand numbered, the border is 24k gold, and each are a limited run production. You will see that many plates have the same plate number, as they were ordered together directly from the Danbury Mint. The numbers doesn’t depict how many plates were made, rather the combination represents the registration number, whether it was a single run or made for a collector, ect.

This is a bundle of 4 plates, each depicting popular and talented Thoroughbreds. Please note we have another 5-plate bundle from the same collection available as well. If you are interested in a specific plate, feel free to message. We are willing to separate the collection. Each plate has been a part of a displayed collection, and while never used, they have been on display. Most plates are in exceptional condition, but any condition flaws will be noted individually.

Each plate will be described in detail below:

1. Fager: The plate number is A5399. It depicts Dr. Fager, who still to this day is the only horse to win 4 championship titles in a single year; handicap male, sprinter, turf, and horse of the year. He is remembered as an incredible athlete with a challenging personality, but when that personality was harnessed he was considered unstoppable. Condition: The face of the plate is in pristine condition. Does show a small bit of discoloration along the base of the back of the plate from storage. This may be able to be removed.
2. Tom Fool: The plate number is A5399. It depicts Tom Fool, who’s considered as one of the best racehorses of the 20^th century, known to be an incredible handicapper, who ran 30 races, winning or placing in all but one. Condition: Both front and back of plate are pristine or near pristine. No obvious flaws.
3. Kelso: The plate number is A5399. It depicts Kelso, who is considered to be one of the greatest racehorses of all time, currently ranking 4^th out of 100 of the best racehorses of the 20^th Condition: The face of the plate is in pristine condition. Does show a small bit of discoloration along the base of the back of the plate from storage. This may be able to be removed.
4. Ruffian: The plate number is A1079. Ruffian needs no introduction. This amazing filly is considered one of the best female racehorses in history. Sadly, her career ended in a devastating breakdown on the track during the widely published match race with Kentucky Derby winner Foolish Pleasure. Condition: Both front and back of plate are pristine or near pristine. No obvious flaws.