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The Ascot prize plate, 1875. Trophies associated with horse racing at Ascot in Berkshire, one of the leading racecourses in Britain. A print from The Illustrated London News, (12 June 1875)
Ascot Heath Races. Artist: James PollardAscot Heath Races
Brussels to Ostend horse race, 1902. Four French riders finished first. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 14th September 1902
The Derby Favourites, 30 May 1896. Artist: John SturgessThe Derby Favourites, 30 May 1896. The Prince of Wales horse Persimmon, Leopold de Rothschilds St Frusquin, and the Duke of Westminsters Regret
Dr Syntax Loses his Money at the Race Ground at York, 1813. Artist: Thomas RowlandsonDr Syntax Loses his Money at the Race Ground at York, 1813
The Prince of Wales at the Grafton Hunt Races on Pet Dog, c1930s. The future King Edward VIII in riding gear. Illustration from George V and Edward VIII, A Royal Souvenir, by FGH Salusbury
The Prince of Wales taking a fence in the bridge of Guards Challenge Cup race, c1930s. The future King Edward VIII takes part in a sporting event
A Ladies Race, 1872. Artist: Joseph SwainA Ladies Race, 1872. A ladies race fails to get under way as the female riders cannot stop gossiping. Punch regularly poked fun at women trying their poor best to participate in the sport of men
What a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866 Artist: George du MaurierWhat a Pity the Race of Centaurs has become Extinct!, 1866. An illustration of how the world would look like if centaurs still existed
Out of The Race, 1864. Artist: John TennielOut of The Race, 1864. Gladstone says: Permit me to explain - Democracy - Palmerston replies: Oh, bother your explanations! You ve blown your horse, and you re out of The Race
The Derby 1863 - Portrait of The Winner, 1863. Artist: John TennielThe Derby 1863 - Portrait of The Winner, 1863. A topical cartoon from Punch. Palmerston, trainer of the British people, welcomes home the Derby winner
Looking Out for The Next Derby, 1863. Artist: John TennielLooking Out for The Next Derby, 1863. Dizzy (The Tout) comments: Foreign Policy - Church - And Finance - Blow d If We Shall Win With That Lot
A Derby Obstruction, 1861. Disraeli is endeavouring to obstruct the passage of the phaeton being driven by Lord Palmerston, with Gladstone beside him and Lord Russell in the rear seat
The Derby - The Return, 1859. In the General Election of 1859 that followed the defeat of Disraelis Reform Bill, the Conservatives made gains of some 30 seats
Laggard, from The Worlds Racers series (N32) for Allen & Ginter Cigarettes, 1888