Racehorse Plate Appraisal

Santa Anita Park Commemorative Collector's Plate featuring jockey and racehorse

This is a commemorative collector's plate, likely crafted from porcelain or fine china, approximately 8-10 inches in diameter, featuring a vibrant, multi-color transfer print. The central image depicts a jockey atop a racehorse, with a smaller image of another horse (possibly referencing a past or future moment) in the foreground. The jockey wears a distinctive black and light blue checkered or striped racing silk, white breeches, and brown boots. The horse is predominantly dark brown, almost black, with a white blaze on its face and white socks visible on at least one leg. The number '6' is prominently displayed on the horse's saddle cloth, with a partial word 'SPECTACULAR' visible beneath it. The background illustrates a horse racing track with a grandstand building, palm trees, and hills, strongly suggesting Santa Anita Park given the additional context. Two flags are discernable above the grandstand. The plate has a white base color with a gold-colored rim, which shows some visible wear and minor chipping or loss of gilding in certain areas, particularly on the right side, indicating age or handling. The overall condition appears good for its age, with no major cracks or chips visible on the main plate surface. A signature, possibly 'Raya' or similar, is present near the bottom right of the central image. The artistic style is representational, capturing the dynamic essence of horse racing. This plate is identified as the 'First in series limited edition Santa Anita Park,' which underscores its specific collectible nature and connection to a particular venue and potentially a famous race or horse.