Kenneth (Jack) Castle is the guardian of one of the Island's most revered showpieces – the original Bermuda Day Marathon Derby Trophy.

For nearly four decades the former PHC Zebras footballer has kept the trophy in pristine condition locked away in a cedar case at his residence.

"I have had the trophy for the past 38 years. It was given to me by my father (Kenneth Castle jr) and I have known that trophy for most of my life," said Mr. Castle, whose grandfather Kenneth Sr. won the Bermuda Marathon Derby three years on the trot from 1932 to 1935.

"The trophy has been sitting in my house for many years in a cedar case and when people ask about it I glady share with them the history I know about it. I don't know exactly how it ended up in the family, but we have had it for many, many years."

Mr. Castle added: "I remember years ago when Mr. Minors (former race organiser Cecil Minors) would come to the house every May to get the trophy from my grandmother (Isabel).

"He would take the trophy which would then be paraded in front of the runners prior to the start of the race. I can also recall when my grandmother had a deal with Lines Brothers who would display the trophy in their shop window during the lead up to the race."

Mr. Castle described the trophy as "definitely antique. It stands about 18 inches tall and has all kinds of of distinctive designs and is inscribed with the words Bermuda Marathon Derby.

According to Mr. Castle Sr he was given the trophy when he was 16 by his multi-race winning father.