The Gentleman Magazine Issue 9 | June 2018 | Page 64

Vintage colours now available through BHA website
The British Horseracing Authority (BHA) has today announced
that owners will be able to sell their colours through the BHA
website, with a number of vintage sets available to buy.
The new functionality comes as part of the BHA’s continued
commitment to liberalise owners’ colours and will make it
easier and more convenient for owners who are keen to sell
their silks.  
Some of the initial sets of colours on offer via the BHA website
include sets which date back as far as 1890. 
Richard Wayman, Chief Operating Officer at the BHA, said:
“Up until this point the BHA has received requests from owners
who are looking to sell their colours via the annual auction at
Sotheby’s, where there are only ever a handful of lots available
and the majority cannot be accommodated.
"The annual auction will continue and colours can of course be
bought and sold privately, but hopefully the new website will
be an easy option for owners to advertise and sell their colours
if they wish to do so.”
The colours will be listed next to a clear purchase price set by
the vendor, eliminating any complexity around bidding and
al