The National Horseracing Museum

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The National Horseracing Museum 99 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JH     t 01638 667333

THE MUSEUM IS NOW CLOSED FOR THE WINTER.                                         IT WILL RE-OPEN ON 1st MARCH 2010.

The story of the people and horses involved in racing from its Royal origins to Lester Piggott, Frankie Dettori and other modern heroes. Highlights include: the head of Persimmon, a great Royal Derby winner in 1896; the skeleton of Hyperion; a special display about Fred Archer, the late Victorian jockey regarded as one of the greatest of all time; and the colourful jackets of 'Prince Monolulu', the 1950's tipster.