Description

Wolverhampton (Dunstall Park) Racecard – Monday, 19th October 1953

This original Wolverhampton (Dunstall Park) racecard from Monday, 19th October 1953 records an afternoon of flat racing at one of the Midlands’ best-known racecourses. Dating from the early post-war years, the racecard provides an authentic snapshot of British horse racing during the 1950s.

Featuring a six-race programme, this official racecard preserves the day’s schedule and offers collectors an original piece of racing history from the historic Dunstall Park course, long before the introduction of its modern all-weather surface.

Race List

1.30 – The Corinthian Handicap Plate
2.00 – The Rugeley Selling Plate
2.30 – The Staffordshire Handicap Plate
3.00 – The Wellington Stakes
3.30 – The Broseley Nursery Handicap Plate
4.00 – The Brewood Handicap Plate

Historical Context

The 1953 racing season formed part of an important era for Wolverhampton Racecourse, then known as Dunstall Park. During this period the course hosted regular flat racing fixtures that attracted horses, trainers, and jockeys from across the country, contributing to the rich tradition of British racing.

Original racecards from the 1950s have become increasingly desirable as historical records, preserving the structure of individual race meetings and offering collectors a tangible connection to the sport’s post-war heritage.

Condition

Good Used Condition. This original racecard has been previously handled and may show signs of age and use consistent with its vintage. It remains an attractive collectible for enthusiasts of British horse racing and sporting memorabilia.

Product Details

Original Wolverhampton (Dunstall Park) racecard
Date: Monday, 19th October 1953
Venue: Wolverhampton (Dunstall Park) Racecourse
Includes complete six-race flat racing programme
Features the Wellington Stakes and Staffordshire Handicap Plate
Era: 1950s British horse racing memorabilia
Condition: Good Used Condition

An excellent addition to any collection of vintage racing memorabilia, this original Wolverhampton (Dunstall Park) racecard captures a day of British flat racing from 1953 and preserves the heritage of one of the country’s historic racecourses.