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WHITMAN
Kentucky Derby Horse Racing Game
 1961 Edition

Whitman manufactured a number of sports-themed games during it's lengthy tenure as one of the top board game producers in the USA. One of the mainstays of the line were a series of racing games: Kentucky Derby, Regatta and Stock Car Racing. These were intended for a younger audience so game action was driven by a very simple spin the number and move the token mechanism. All 3 feature nice period artwork. The artwork for the Kentucky Derby game was changed a number of times as were the names of the horses running. I believe the other 2 kept the same artwork throughout their production.


whitman kentucky derby horse racing game parts

whitman kentucky derby horse racing game parts

The game parts are in NEAR MINT condition.  All the horses are intact and free of damage. No stains or writing. No tears. I would grade the game 9 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).


whitman kentucky derby horse racing game box

The game box is in VERY GOOD condition. The lid has 2 split corners and some dishing, but on the whole not bad at all. Colors in the pics are a bit off but in real life they are nice and bright with no fading. There are a couple water spots near the left edge. I would grade it 5-6 on a 10 scale (see condition guide below).



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CONDITION GUIDE: 

MINT (10):
 I will only give this grade to brand new, unused items. NEAR MINT (9):  Shows virtually no use.  Seldom if ever played.   Perhaps some very light handling creases to the instructions or other minor flaws with the game parts.  Boxes will have only the slightest hint of shelf wear.   EXCELLENT (7-8): The game has seen some use but it was obviously well taken care of.  Game parts might have some light handling creases or other signs of careful use.  Board might have just a hint of color loss or dented corners.  Boxes will have light rubbing to the artwork or perhaps some minor dishing or a very light stain.   VERY GOOD (5-6):  The game was not especially well cared for but it still has faired pretty well.  Game parts will show obvious use but nothing will be torn, badly stained or have any serious damage.  Box may have some rubbing, light staining, dishing, 1 or 2 neatly split corners, minor writing and/or a few pieces of tape.  No major structural damage and artwork will still be generally attractive.  GOOD (3-4): Obviously no care was taken with the game but it is still playable as is.  Game parts show considerable use but the game is complete with all parts in usable condition.  Box may have staining, writing, split corners, dishing and/or other structural damage but it will be intact and still usable.   POOR (1-2):  Only suitable to fill a space in your collection.  Game will be missing parts (these will be noted).  Box will have serious damage and may be missing aprons or badly torn.

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