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12 Noon · Friday 20 July 2012Ascot Racecourse

The Silent Auction

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Introduction to the Auctions

The Live AuctionThe Live Auction will commence at 1:45pm

Hosted by Nick LuckSix special lots will be auctioned by Ed Giddins

The Silent AuctionThe Silent Auction will commence at 1:15pm and close at 5:00pm

The Silent Auction offers a range of exciting and varied lots which will be auctioned throughout the afternoon. Increasing bids will be noted on the boards together with the initials and table

number of the bidder. The Property Race Day team will help you place your bids. At the end of the auction members of the team will contact the successful bidders to take their contact and payment details. For the Silent Auction, bids must increase by a minimum of £20 each time.

Unless specifi ed, all lots are valid until 20 January 2013 Please note that all images on the following pages are shown for illustrative purposes only

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The Silent Auction Lots

LOT 1A Private Box for Ten Guests at

Ascot on Saturday 8 September 2012Kindly donated by Ascot Racecourse Ltd and Sodexo Prestige · Minimum bid £1,750

A private box for ten guests at Ascot to include a buffet lunch and beer, house wine and soft drinks on

Saturday 8 September 2012, Ascot’s Festival of Food & Wine Raceday featuring top class fl at racing, with numerous

local food and drinks suppliers displaying their products.

www.ascot.co.uk · www.uk.sodexo.com/

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LOT 2A Morning Tour of Lambourn, The Gallops

and Facilities of The Jockey Club and an Afternoon At Newbury Races for Four People

Kindly donated by Charles Egerton · Minimum bid £150

A fantastic opportunity for four people to spend a morning at Lambourn – seeing horses trained on the Mandown Gallops owned by the Jockey Club, visiting Uplands Racing Stables, Oaksey

House (the new complex built by the Injured Jockeys’ Fund) and the Ridgeway Veterinary Hospital. Breakfast/Brunch will be provided. The day will conclude with an afternoon at

Newbury Races for which four badges will be provided. Date according to availability excluding The Hennessy and Betfred (Tote) Gold Trophy Saturdays – valid until 31 December 2012.

LOT 3 Lunch Invitation for Two People

at Royal Ascot on Saturday 22 June 2013 Kindly donated by Ascot Racecourse Ltd · Miminum bid £500

The opportunity for two people to be invited to a lunch party on Saturday 22 June 2013, the fi nal day of Royal Ascot, hosted by Charles Barnett, Chief Executive of

Ascot Racecourse at Royal Enclosure Lodge, a private house located close to the racecourse. This is a private buffet lunch available to invitees only and following

lunch guests are able to enjoy the raceday at their leisure. www.ascot.co.uk

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LOT 4A Box for Cheltenham Races

Kindly donated by Ceres Estates · Minimum bid £500

Ceres Estates have donated their double box, including entrance tickets, in the Main Grandstand at Cheltenham for the National Hunt Meeting on either Friday 19 or

Saturday 20 October 2012. The box has unparalleled views of the racecourse and can accommodate 24 people for a sit-down lunch or 36 for a buffet. A great opportunity to

attend the fi rst meeting of the new season at the home of National Hunt racing. Food and drink are not included but can be arranged directly with the Cheltenham caterers.

LOT 5A Fantastic Day Out for Two People with

the Channel 4 ‘Morning Line’ Team Kindly donated by Channel 4 Racing · Minimum bid £150

A day out for two people with the Channel 4 Racing team. Come and watch the ‘Morning Line’, have breakfast with the crew and presenters, such as John

McCririck, John Francome MBE, Nick Luck and Mike Cattermole. Meet the familiar faces of racing, attend the production meeting, have a tour of the outside broadcast facilities and watch the programme going out on air from behind the scenes as well as enjoying a great day at the races. At a racecourse and date

to be arranged by mutual consent valid six months from 20 July 2012.

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LOT 6 A Rare Trip for Four people to

the World-Famous Coolmore Stud Kindly donated by Coolmore Stud · Minimum bid £1,000

A rare trip for four people with lunch to the Coolmore Stud to see some of the world’s greatest stallions – Danehill Dancer, Galileo, Montjeu, Rock of Gibraltar, Holy Roman

Emperor etc. In and around the old market town of Fethard, Co. Tipperary, the Coolmore farms occupy some of the fi nest land in Ireland and over the years have created a

dynasty of classic winning thoroughbreds and the world’s leading bloodlines.

www.coolmore.com

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A Unique London Dining Experience for Four People – Three Outstanding Restaurants in One Night

Kindly donated by London Fine Dining Group and John De Stefano · Minimum bid £500

Sample the culinary delights of Italy with this unique lot which takes you to your fi rst restaurant, Alloro in Dover Street, to enjoy your starter. Having sampled Alloro’s exquisite cuisine let your limo take you for a further taste

of Italy for your main course in Zafferano off Sloane Street. Finally let your chauffeur driven limosine deliver you for a taste of France for your cheese/dessert in L’Oranger in St James’s Street. A once in a lifetime

stress-free evening for four people to experience three outstanding restaurants in one evening of fi ne dining in London Town with the luxury of personal transport. Wine excluded. Valid six months from 20 July 2012.

Alloro, 19-20 Dover Street, London W1S 4LUZafferano, 15 Lowndes Street, London SW1X 9EYL’Oranger, 5 St. James’s Street, London SW1A 1EF

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LOT 8 Supper for Four People at Soho’s Quo Vadis

Kindly donated by Fino Group Restaurants · Minimum Bid £200

Enjoy supper for four people at 28 Dean Street, Soho, once the London home of Karl Marx and for many years the home of the Quo Vadis restaurant. Relax in the charming dining room

and sample the simple but robust menu of mainly English dishes. Wine not included. Valid six months from 20 July 2012 subject to availability. www.quovadissoho.co.uk

LOT 9Lunch for Two People at Barrafina

Kindly donated by Bell Hammer Asset Management · Minimum bid £100

Complete a day in London’s West End with a lunch for two people at Barrafi na, a Spanish tapas restaurant and bar located in the heart of London’s West End, providing top quality Tapas using the best ingredients obtainable in stylish surroundings and with friendly effi cient service. Includes one bottle of fi ne wine selected by the sommelier for you to complement your menu.

Offer valid for six months from 20 July 2012 subject to availability. www.barrafi na.co.uk

LOT 10 Lunch or Dinner for Four People

at El Pirata, Mayfair Kindly donated by El Pirata · Minimum bid £200

El Pirata hits the spot as London’s top destination for a tantalising taste of genuine Spanish Tapas. Enjoy lunch or dinner for four people served by friendly staff in the

comfort of the restaurant, accompanied by the smooth sounds of Spain which all add to the fantastic atmosphere. Includes two bottles of fi ne wine selected for you by the sommelier to complement your meal. Offer valid for six months from 20 July 2012.

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LOT 11À La Carte Dinner and Accommodation for Two People at The Kingham PloughKindly donated by Mr and Mrs Miles Lampson · Minimum bid £250

Pamper the palate with a gourmet dinner for two from the á la carte menu of chef-proprietor, Emily Watkins, and enjoy maximum comfort for one night in one of the seven boutique style en-suite bedrooms at the

revered Kingham Plough, in Oxfordshire. The quintessential Cotswold Inn has an outstanding restaurant alongside the perfect Village Pub, situated on the Village Green in Kingham, proclaimed ‘England’s Favourite Village’ by Country Life magazine and has received numerous accolades for its fresh modern British dishes using local produce. The lot offers á la carte dinner (excluding wine) and one night’s accommodation for two

people. Sunday through Thursday, subject to availability on mutually agreed date prior to 1 July 2013.

LOT 12Gastronomique Break for Two at The Marquis at Alkham

Kindly donated by Tony Marsden · Minimum bid £250

The Marquis at Alkham is a unique and distinctive restaurant with rooms offering boutique style luxury accommodation in the heart of the English countryside. The Marquis offers a seasonally inspired menu

created by acclaimed head chef Charlie Lakin. The emphasis is on robust, fresh fl avours and locally sourced ingredients. Charlie’s ever changing menu of traditional dishes with a thoroughly modern twist is already earning accolades from the Michelin Guide, the Good Food Guide and the AA Restaurant Guide. This fantastic lot offers a bottle of champagne on arrival, evening dinner and the six course tasting menu including wines carefully matched to each course by resident sommelier, overnight accommodation for

two people in the luxurious boutique styled suite, and full English breakfast before departure the following day. Valid 6 months from 20 July 2012 subject to availability. Book with voucher via The Marquis, Alkham

Valley Rd, Alkham, Nr Dover, Kent CT15 7DF. Tel 01304 827853. www.themarquisatalkham.co.uk

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LOT 13 A Secluded, Private Island Holiday Cottage

for Four People for Four DaysKindly donated by Nigel Frieda · Minimum bid £400

Private, luxurious and genuinely beautiful, Osea Island is only an hour and a half drive from London, it is located in the magnifi cent Blackwater Estuary off the coast of Essex. The whole ethos at Osea is to provide you with an inspiring and secluded environment where you can relax and secluded it really is... this tidal island is only connected to the mainland twice a day for four hours. For the rest of the day its ancient Roman causeway is beneath the sea’s surface – just one of many magical touches to the place. This is a great destination for sailing, fi shing, cycling, walking, beach lounging or just relaxing with a good book on this peaceful island with its rich and diverse history, having been occupied for over 5000 years. Osea played its part in both

world wars, for naval purposes in the fi rst and occupied by the army in the second. The village of charismatic cottages lies behind the Manor House and the island is a favourite location for musicians for the state of the art recording studios and fi lm makers for its magical qualities. Valid until 30 June 2013 subject to availability.

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LOT 14 Two Nights for Two People at the Luxury

Finca Cortesín Hotel, Golf and Spa Resort, Spain Kindly donated by Finca Cortesín Hotel · Minimum bid £250

This attractive lot offers a two night stay for two people in the fi ve-star boutique hotel Finca Cortesin. Your accommodation will be in a luxury Junior Suite with gourmet breakfasts at the Restaurant El Jardin.

This truly magnifi cent development is situated just 1.5 kilometres from the sandy beaches of the Costa del Sol, between Marbella and Sotogrande. It features an amazing Golf and Spa Hotel Resort, as well as 67 rooms and suites, luxury apartments, penthouses and detached villas. Finca Cortesin’s championship standard 18-hole golf course, home of the Volvo World Match Play Championship

2011, was designed by Cabell Robinson. At 6,800 meters with 18 holes and more than 100 bunkers this is one of the fi nest golf courses in Spain. Players have magnifi cent views of both the mountains

and the sea. It’s a highly enjoyable course for beginners and a serious challenge for pros.

Valid until 31/12/2012 subject to availability.

www.fi ncacortesin.com/

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LOT 15A Private Visit and Tasting for Eight People

to Champagne Ruinart in ReimsKindly donated by Champagne Ruinart · Minimum bid £400

Champagne Ruinart will receive up to eight people at their cellars in Reims, in the heart of the Champagne region. You will be given a private VIP guided tour of their spectacular chalk cellars, Les Crayères,

and an insight into the exacting process and extraordinary skill which goes into the making of great champagne. Ruinart is the oldest of the Champagne Houses, established in 1729. A tasting of a range

of Ruinart champagnes will follow, guided by experts from Ruinart. The lot is valid until March 2013. Date to be mutually agreed and excludes Fridays, weekends, harvest and French Bank Holidays.

LOT 16A Tutored Fine Wine Tasting

for Eight People in your own homeKindly donated by Amanda Skinner of Private Cellar · Minimum bid £250

Invite a group of up to eight of your wine-loving friends and enjoy an evening tasting a selection of wines at home, guided by Amanda Skinner, of fi ne wine merchant Private Cellar. Amanda will take you on a virtual vineyard tour, sharing expertise gained over more than 25 years working in the world of fi ne wine, and talk to you about the personalities and history behind each wine. The lot is valid until 31st March, 2013 for venues in London, the Home Counties, Northamptonshire

and East Anglia. Date to be mutually agreed, excluding weekends. www.privatecellar.co.uk

LOT 17An Impérial and a Double Magnum of

Château de Sours Rosé 2011 Kindly donated Martin Krajewski · Minimum bid £200

One Impérial (6 litres) and one Double Magnum (3 litres) of Château de Sours Rosé 2011“Probably the fi nest rosé in the world” Auberon Waugh

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LOT 18Golf Clinic, a Round of Golf and Lunch for Three People at Wisley

Kindly donated by John Hall and Denis Pugh · Minimum bid £250

A fantastic opportunity to play your game and develop your swing – this lot comprises a half-hour golf clinic with renowned golf professional and SKY TV sports presenter, Denis Pugh, followed by a round of golf for three players, accompanied by John Hall, at the unrivalled, private members Wisley Golf Club, with its outstanding course situated in the tranquil area of north-west Surrey.

The lot includes lunch in the Clubhouse. Offer valid until end June 2013. Weekdays only.

LOT 19A Round of Golf for Three People and Overnight

Accommodation at Royal Portrush Golf Club Kindly donated by David Erwin · Minimum bid £250

A rare opportunity to play the world renowned Dunluce Links Championship Course at Royal Portrush Golf Club, Co. Antrim. Currently ranked in the world’s top 10 and the UK’s top fi ve courses, Royal Portrush remains the only course in Ireland to have hosted an Open Championship and has

recently hosted the 2012 Irish Open. A round for three, accompanied by David Erwin, with overnight accommodation in Portrush and clubhouse lunch included. Valid 10 months from 20 July 2012.

LOT 20 A Two Day Golfing Break for Two People

to the Luxurious Fairmont St Andrews, Fife Kindly donated by AREA Property Partners · Minimum bid £400

Located at the home of golf, Fairmont St Andrews is one of the premier luxury destinations in Scotland. Sitting on the summit of a spectacular formation, the hotel and its two championship golf courses have breathtaking panoramic views of the Tay Estuary, the North Sea and the medieval skyline of St Andrews.Two nights accommodation (Friday and Saturday) and two rounds of golf are included in this exceptional lot to be taken by the end of December 2012.

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LOT 21A Set of Mizuno Forged Irons Custom Fitted on

Your Visit to the Mizuno National Fitting CentreKindly donated by Mizuno · Reserve £500

A superb opportunity for the keen golfer to obtain a custom fi tted set of Mizuno forged irons. Make your fi tting appointment at the Mizuno National Fitting Centre located at the Burhill Golf Club, Surrey. Please allow at least ten working days for your irons to be ready after your fi tting. Valid for six months from 20 July 2012.

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LOT 22A Full Corporate Hospitality Package for Four People to Attend a Day at Cheltenham Festival in March 2013

Kindly donated by Mike Silver · Minimum bid £600

A fantastic opportunity for four people to attend Cheltenham Festival, the most spectacular jump race meeting in the world. Soak up the amazing atmosphere of Cheltenham amongst

the most passionate of racing enthusiasts, watch the parades, visit the trade stands, and wine and dine in style in a Corporate Hospitality Chalet. Date to be confi rmed which will be between

12 to 15 March. A tremendous opportunity for four people to spend a day at the Olympics of National Hunt racing in grand style with tickets and full hospitality included in the lot.

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LOT 23A Canapé Party for up to 50 People Kindly donated by Pickle Private Catering · Reserve £400

For that special private or corporate event in central London enjoy delicious canapés beautifully presented on smart black slates decorated with fl owers for up to 50 people provided by the Leiths

trained team of Pickle Private Catering. The platters will be served by two waiters or waitresses and will provide six canapés per head. Valid Monday to Thursday for six months from 20 July

2012 subject to availability. For additional cost of increased numbers, or locations outside central London, quotations can be requested from Sarah Knight on 07775 674074. www.pickleuk.co.uk

LOT 24 Lunch or Dinner for Four People

at the Cheyne Walk Brasserie Kindly donated by Cheyne Walk Brasserie · Miminum bid £200

A splendid opportunity for four people to dine in style with a meal at the Cheyne Walk Brasserie including wines selected for you by the sommelier. The Cheyne Walk Brasserie,

which offers simple yet brilliantly executed brasserie dishes in a luxurious, Chelsea riverside setting has achieved a loyal following from London’s discerning diners, whether they are local residents, celebrities or visitors. The menu in this perfect setting interprets timeless French brasserie favourites and dishes inspired by Head Chef Mikael Thibaud’s

love of the Cote d’Azur. Valid until 31 December 2012 subject to availability.

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LOT 25 A Five Course Tasting Menu ‘Le Marche’ with Sommelier

Matching Wines for Two People at Club GasconKindly donated by Club Gascon & Plan UK · Minimum bid £100

Club Gascon’s formula of authentic dishes from the south west of France, such as foie gras, prepared in a modern and imaginative way makes it unique in London. Club Gascon received numerous accolades since 2002 including one Michelin star. Valid until 31 October 2012 excluding Fridays and Saturdays, subject to availability. Club Gascon, 57 West Smithfi eld, London, EC1A 9DS. Book by voucher (includes service charge) and telephone one week prior.

LOT 26One Night for Two People in a Luxury Room at Threadneedles,

the City’s Boutique Hotel including BreakfastKindly donated by Threadneedles and Plan UK · Minimum bid £100

Elegant and exclusive, this Victorian banking hall has been beautifully re-imagined as a fi ve-star hotel. Walnut walls welcome gathered guests while luxurious marble fl oors offer grandeur throughout. The lot includes full English or Continental breakfast. Valid until 30 December 2012 on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and during Olympic period subject to availability. Early booking advised.

LOT 27A Meal for up to Six People in Your Home Cooked

by Michelin-Starred Chef Adam Simmonds Kindly donated by Pro Dono and Wellchild · Minimum bid £200

A great opportunity to entertain family or friends with a meal prepared by Michelin-starred chef Adam Simmonds. Adam is the executive chef at Danesfi eld House in Buckinghamshire. Adam has a broad training

experience, previously working at Ynyshir Hall in Wales (where he achieved a Michelin star in 2006). Prior to that, he worked at Le Manoir aux Quat’Saisons (with Raymond Blanc), and at Les Saveurs in London

(with Marco Pierre White). Ingredients not included. Menu decided in advance between winner and Adam will be subject to cooking facilities available. Must take place in the Home Counties by 20 July 2013.

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LOT 28Two Nights For Two People with Dinner, Bed and Breakfast

at any of the Oxford Hotels And Inns Establishments Kindly donated by Oxford Hotels & Inns · Minimum bid £250

Oxford Hotels and Inns is an established collection of charming hotels positioned throughout the British Isles. Boutique, intimate and romantic hotels are enviably located across the breadth of Great

Britain. Discover them for yourself; whether it be on Cornwall’s Roseland Peninsula; Oxford’s city centre; medieval Eye in Suffolk; Speyside, whisky’s heartland; the Kintyre Peninsula surveying the splendour of Loch Fyne; the inimitable Isle of Skye and the magnifi cent Scottish Highlands. If you would prefer a grand country manor then why not visit one in Surrey, Derbyshire, the Lake District,

or the Clyde Estuary overlooking the vibrant city of Glasgow and Inverness city centre beneath the shadows of Inverness Castle. For the golf enthusiast, experience our fl agship property, the

Carnoustie Golf Hotel and Elemis Spa, host to the 2007 British Golf Open and 2011 British Ladies Open. Whether it is a castle, country house or golf hotel, the choice is yours from thirty hotels for two nights for two people for a luxury break. The lot includes dinner, bed and breakfast and

accommodation in a double room, wine excluded. Valid until 31 March 2013 subject to availability, excluding Bank Holidays and some special event dates. www.oxfordhotelsandinns.com

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LOT 29Tickets for Six People as Guests in

Leeds United Box including Lunch, Drinks and a Leeds Shirt Signed by the Players

Kindly donated by Enterprise Insurance · Minimum bid £500

Leeds United is associated with a large, passionate fan base. Recent online research indicates that it is in the top 10 most supported clubs in England. A

fantastic opportunity for six Leeds fans to enjoy generous corporate entertainment in the superb box next to the Chairman’s box for a match in 2012/2013.

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LOT 30Two Arsenal Club Seat Tickets

for Arsenal v West Ham onWednesday 26 December 2012

Kindly donated by Johnno Spence · Minimum bid £100

Watch Arsenal play West Ham at the Emirates on 26 December 2012.

LOT 31Four Corporate Hospitality

Tickets for Chelsea v Tottenham on Saturday 13 April 2013

Kindly donated by Pat Hickey, MD of Foundation Developments Ltd · Minimum bid £400

Four tickets with full hospitality in the FDL Corporate Facility at Stamford Bridge to watch Chelsea v Tottenham on Saturday 13 April 2013.

LOT 32Three Tickets to See Chelsea Play

During the 2012/2013 SeasonKindly donated by Bell Hammer Asset Management · Minimum bid £150

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LOT 33A Gucci Chain Leather Shoulder Bag

Kindly donated by Gucci · Minimum bid £200

In 1921, Guccio Gucci opened a leather goods company and small luggage store in his native Florence. Though his vision for the brand was inspired by London, and the refi ned aesthetic of English nobility he had witnessed while working in the Savoy Hotel, his goal on returning to Italy

was to ally this classy sensibility with the unique skills of his native Italy. Now steeped in glamour, famed for fashionable yet timeless products, loved by movie stars and bequeathed to future

generations, few fashion houses can boast as much mystique as Gucci. Description: Small size (W23xH13.5xD5cm), jade colour leather with light gold hardware, leather lining, single chain strap with

leather shoulder panel, leather tassels and horse-bit details, interior smartphone and zip pockets.

LOT 34 Salon Experience at John Frieda, Mayfair

Kindly donated by John Frieda · Minimum Bid £100

Enjoy a cut and blow-dry with leading stylist Rae at the John Frieda, Aldford Street Salon at the heart of Mayfair. Appointment to be taken by 18 November 2012.

LOT 35Two Top Price Concert Tickets for

Eric Clapton at The Royal Albert Hall in 2013 and a Signed Copy of Eric’s Autobiography

Kindly donated by Eric Clapton · Miminum bid £150

Graffi ti proclaiming ‘Clapton is God’ hinted at the man who embodies the history of rock music, the iconic Eric Clapton. A fantastic opportunity for two people to see Eric Clapton perform in London at the Royal Albert Hall, in the late spring/

early summer of 2013, and a signed copy of the powerfully written and compelling memoir of his inspiring and eventful life. A really great lot for any Clapton fan.

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