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Thoroughbred Collection

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Darley Arabian, c1720, (1922)

The Darley Arabian, c1720, (1922). After John Wootton (c 1682?1764). From British Sporting Artists: From Barlow to Herring, by Walter Shaw Sparrow [John Lane The Bodley Head, Limited, London, 1922]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: American Eclipse, 1824. Creator: Asher Brown Durand

American Eclipse, 1824. Creator: Asher Brown Durand
American Eclipse, 1824

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Creator: Unknown

The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Thoroughbred race horse owned by the Prince of Wales winning the Derby at Epsom racecourse in Surrey

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Chandon, 1911

Chandon, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Hacklers Pride, c1860, (1911)

Hacklers Pride, c1860, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Eclipse, c18th century, (1902). Artist: George Stubbs

Eclipse, c18th century, (1902). Artist: George Stubbs
Eclipse, c18th century. Eclipse (1764-1789) was an outstanding, undefeated 18th-century British thoroughbred racehorse. From The Connoisseur Vol. III [Otto Limited, London, 1902.]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Victor Wild, 1911

Victor Wild, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Diamond Jubilee, 1911

Diamond Jubilee, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Persimmon, 1911

Persimmon, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Ormonde, 1883-1904, (1911)

Ormonde, 1883-1904, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Spearmint, c1905 (c1910)

Spearmint, c1905 (c1910). Spearmint (1903-1924) was a British thoroughbred racehorse and a sire owned by Major Eustace Loder (1867-1914)

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Dervish In His Stall, c1820. Creator: Theodore Gericault

Dervish In His Stall, c1820. Creator: Theodore Gericault
Dervish In His Stall, c1820

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Five Brood Mares at the Duke of Cumberlands Stud Farm in Windsor Great Park, 1765, (1944)

Five Brood Mares at the Duke of Cumberlands Stud Farm in Windsor Great Park, 1765, (1944). Thoroughbred horses on the Berkshire estate of William Augustus, Duke of Cumberland

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: A Famous Arabian Stallion, c1870s, (1944). Creator: Anne Blunt

A Famous Arabian Stallion, c1870s, (1944). Creator: Anne Blunt
A Famous Arabian Stallion, c1870s, (1944). Seyal of the Hamdani Simri strain by Champion Mesaoud out of Sobha by the unbeaten race-horse Wazir

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon, (1901). Creator: Unknown

The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes First Derby, 1896: His Royal Highness leading Persimmon into the weighing enclosure at Epsom after the race, (1901). The Prince of Wales leads his horse as spectators cheer

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Charles XI's favourite horse Tott, 1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

Charles XI's favourite horse Tott, 1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse Tott, 1680

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Charles XI's favourite horse Sultan, 1689. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

Charles XI's favourite horse Sultan, 1689. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse Sultan, 1689

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Charles XI's favourite horse Capricorn, 1673. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

Charles XI's favourite horse Capricorn, 1673. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse Capricorn, 1673

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Karl XI's favourite horse In short, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

Karl XI's favourite horse In short, 1684. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI's favourite horse In short, 1684

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Karl XI's favourite horse The Little Englishman, between c.1680 and c.1689

Karl XI's favourite horse The Little Englishman, between c.1680 and c.1689. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Karl XI's favourite horse The Little Englishman, between c.1680 and c.1689

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Charles XI's favourite horse Brilliant, 1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl

Charles XI's favourite horse Brilliant, 1680. Creator: David Klocker Ehrenstrahl
Charles XI's favourite horse, Brilliant, 1680

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Zampa, 1840-1849. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Zampa, 1840-1849. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Zampa, 1840-1849

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Svanhvide, 1840-1849. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Svanhvide, 1840-1849. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Svanhvide, 1840-1849

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Sabina, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Sabina, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Sabina, 1834-1872

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Rubini, 1847. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Rubini, 1847. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Rubini, 1847

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Rosetta, 1839-1843. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Rosetta, 1839-1843. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Rosetta, 1839-1843

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Lord Cochrane, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Lord Cochrane, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Lord Cochrane, 1834-1872

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Helga, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Helga, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Helga, 1834-1872

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Reveller Mare, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Reveller Mare, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Reveller Mare, 1834-1872

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Jutta, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Jutta, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Jutta, 1834-1872

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Black Comet, 1849. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Black Comet, 1849. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Black Comet, 1849

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Bacarolle, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Bacarolle, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Bacarolle, 1834-1872

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Queen of Saba, 1834-1891. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Queen of Saba, 1834-1891. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Queen of Saba, 1834-1891

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Antonia, 1846-1850. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Antonia, 1846-1850. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Antonia, 1846-1850

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Lucia, Whimsey, Bellona, Hertha, Olga, 1848. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Lucia, Whimsey, Bellona, Hertha, Olga, 1848. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Lucia, Whimsey, Bellona, Hertha, Olga, 1848

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Hother, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Hother, 1834-1872. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Hother, 1834-1872

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: La Danseuse, 1847. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

La Danseuse, 1847. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
La Danseuse, 1847

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Hersilia, 1847. Creator: Fritz Thomsen

Hersilia, 1847. Creator: Fritz Thomsen
Hersilia, 1847

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Visitors to a Nursery, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Visitors to a Nursery, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Visitors to a Nursery, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Young Thoroughbreds at home, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Young Thoroughbreds at home, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Young Thoroughbreds at home, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; An Owners Visit to his Racing Stable, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; An Owners Visit to his Racing Stable, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; An Owners Visit to his Racing Stable, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Inspecting the Favourite, 1890. Creator: Unknown

The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Inspecting the Favourite, 1890. Creator: Unknown
The Racing Season- Notes at Newmarket; Inspecting the Favourite, 1890. From "The Graphic. An Illustrated Weekly Newspaper", Volume 41. January to June, 1890

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: High Spirits, 1947. Creator: Unknown

High Spirits, 1947. Creator: Unknown
High Spirits, 1947. Princess Elizabeth (future Queen Elizabeth II) with two thorough-bred Norwegian dun ponies, bred by her father King George VI, at Windsor Castle

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Elis at Doncaster, Ridden by John Day, with his Van in the Background

Elis at Doncaster, Ridden by John Day, with his Van in the Background, between 1836 and 1837

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Tetrarch, ca. 1913. Creator: Adrian Jones

The Tetrarch, ca. 1913. Creator: Adrian Jones
The Tetrarch; The Racehorse, The Tetrarch, ca. 1913

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Pumpkin with a Stable-lad, 1774. Creator: George Stubbs

Pumpkin with a Stable-lad, 1774. Creator: George Stubbs
Pumpkin with a Stable-lad; A Hunter in a landscape, with bay, groom in crimson coat with sieve; Portrait of the Racehorse, Pumpkin, 1774

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Lustre, held by a Groom, ca. 1762. Creator: George Stubbs

Lustre, held by a Groom, ca. 1762. Creator: George Stubbs
Lustre, held by a Groom, ca. 1762

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Foigh-a-Ballagh, the winner of the Great St. Leger... 1844. Creator: Unknown

Foigh-a-Ballagh, the winner of the Great St. Leger... 1844. Creator: Unknown
Foigh-a-Ballagh, the winner of the Great St. Leger and Grand Duke Michael Stakes, drawn by Herring, 1844. The racehorse Faugh-a-Ballagh was the first Irish-bred horse to win the St Leger Stakes at

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799. January 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson

Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799. January 1, 1799. Creator: Thomas Rowlandson
Betting [The Betting Post], January 1, 1799

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1869. 1869. Creators: Nathaniel Currier

Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1869. 1869. Creators: Nathaniel Currier
Trotting Cracks at the Forge, 1869. Grey Eagle behind Lady Thorn with Mountain Boy and groom in a farriers workshop

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Charles IIs Royal Mare, c1685, (1944). Creator: Johann Christof Sartorius

Charles IIs Royal Mare, c1685, (1944). Creator: Johann Christof Sartorius
Charles IIs Royal Mare, c1685, (1944). Portrait of a white horse with two grooms. The horse may have belonged to King Charles II

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: A Sale at Tattersall s, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré

A Sale at Tattersall s, 1872. Creator: Gustave Doré
A Sale at Tattersall s, 1872. Sale of a thoroughbred racehorse by auction at Tattersalls second premises in Knightsbridge. From, " LONDON

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Fair Nell, c1879. Creator: Unknown

Fair Nell, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Fair Nell, c1879. Champion throughbred racehorse Fair Nell. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney. [Cassell & Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Thoroughbred Sire Blair Athol, winner of the Derby & St Leger 1864, c1879

Thoroughbred Sire Blair Athol, winner of the Derby & St Leger 1864, c1879
Thoroughbred Sire " Blair Athol", winner of the Derby & St Leger 1864, c1879. Blair Athol (1861-1882), British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire, winner at Epsom Derby and St Leger Stakes

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Mambrino. Bred by Lord Grosvenor, c1770s, (c1879). Creator: George Stubbs

Mambrino. Bred by Lord Grosvenor, c1770s, (c1879). Creator: George Stubbs
Mambrino. Bred by Lord Grosvenor, c1770s, (c1879). Grey thoroughbred racehorse, foaled in 1768, bred by John Atkinson of Scholes at whose death became the property of Richard Grosvenor

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Eclipse, c1879. Creator: Unknown

Eclipse, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Eclipse, c1879. Late-18th-century thoroughbred with a lucrative after-life at stud. Most of todays thoroughbreds are direct descendants of Eclipse via his male line

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Thoroughbred Mare & Foal, c1879. Creator: Unknown

Thoroughbred Mare & Foal, c1879. Creator: Unknown
Thoroughbred Mare & Foal, c1879. From " The Book of the Horse", by S. Sidney. [Cassell & Company, Limited, London, Paris, New York, Melbourne]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Mambrino, c1779, (c1955). Creator: Unknown

Mambrino, c1779, (c1955). Creator: Unknown
Mambrino, c1779, (c1955). Portrait of Mambrino, a grey thoroughbred racehorse, born in 1768. After a painting by George Stubbs. Published by Ariel Press, London W1

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Portobello, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Portobello, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Portobello was unbeaten in 1938 and won most of his five races with ease. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Pretty Polly, 1901-1931, (1911)

Pretty Polly, 1901-1931, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Minoru (Derby and 2000 Guineas winner), 1909 (1938). Artist: WW Rouch

Minoru (Derby and 2000 Guineas winner), 1909 (1938). Artist: WW Rouch
Minoru (Derby and 2000 Guineas winner), 1909 (1938). Minoru pictured with jockey Herbert Jones on board. Also present are the horses owner, King Edward VII, Lord Marcus Beresford

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Hon. Peniston Lamb with His Horse Assassin (1770), 1929

The Hon. Peniston Lamb with His Horse Assassin (1770), 1929
The Hon. Peniston Lamb with His Horse Assassin and His Dog Tanner, 1770. After Benjamin Marshall (1767-1835). From George Stubbs and Ben Marshall, published by Cassell and Company, Ltd. 1929

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Sir Joshua Beating Filho Da Puta at Newmarket, c1816, (1929). Artist: Frederick Rosenberg

Sir Joshua Beating Filho Da Puta at Newmarket, c1816, (1929). Artist: Frederick Rosenberg
Sir Joshua Beating Filho Da Puta at Newmarket, c1816, (1929). After James Pollard (1792-1867). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Velocipede, Winner of the St. Leger, 1828, c1828, (1929). Artists: Edward Duncan, J Webb

Velocipede, Winner of the St. Leger, 1828, c1828, (1929). Artists: Edward Duncan, J Webb
Velocipede, Winner of the St. Leger, 1828, c1828, (1929). After John E. Ferneley (1782-1860). From The Story of British Sporting Prints, by Captain Frank Siltzer

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Waterbird, Jockey: E. Smith, 1939

Waterbird, Jockey: E. Smith, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Unbreakable, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Unbreakable, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Shalfleet, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939

Shalfleet, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939. Winners of the July Cup, Newmarket, as well as the Beaufort Handicap, manchester, and the October Stakes, Newmarket

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: St. Magnus, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939

St. Magnus, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939. Winners of the Liverpool Spring Cup and Queen Anne Stakes in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Rockfel, Jockey: H. Wragg, 1939

Rockfel, Jockey: H. Wragg, 1939. In 1938 British jockey and racehorse trainer Harry Wragg rode the filly Rockfel, whom he described as the best horse he had ever ridden

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Pasch, Jockey: G. Richards, 1939

Pasch, Jockey: G. Richards, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Morse Code, Jockey: D. Morgan, 1939

Morse Code, Jockey: D. Morgan, 1939. Winners of Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1938. Danny Morgan, had the distinction of riding for three kings of England, winning for two - Edward Vlll and George Vl

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Meadow, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939

Meadow, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939. In 1933 Tommy Weston on Hyperion recorded what is considered the greatest Derby-winning performance of all time by beating high class rivals by an official margin of

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Kellsboro Jack, Jockey: D. Morgan, 1939

Kellsboro Jack, Jockey: D. Morgan, 1939. Kellsboro Jack won the Champion Steeplechase at Aintree in 1938 and had previously won the Grand National in 1933

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Helleniqua, Jockey: B. Guimard, 1939

Helleniqua, Jockey: B. Guimard, 1939. French mare, Helleniqua, was the winner of the Cambridge Stakes in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Carlisle, Jockey: B. Carslake, 1939

Carlisle, Jockey: B. Carslake, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Contrevent, Jockey: A. Tucker, 1939

Contrevent, Jockey: A. Tucker, 1939. When Arthur Tucker won the 1938 Cesarewitch on Contrevent, it was his first ride in England having previously trained in France

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Snake Lightning. Jockey: T. Hawcroft, 1939

Snake Lightning. Jockey: T. Hawcroft, 1939. Snake Lightning proved himself a good stayer in 1938 when running a dead heat with Naval Display for the Goodwood Stakes

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Zoltan, Jockey: M. Beary, 1939

Zoltan, Jockey: M. Beary, 1939. In the spring of 1938 Zoltan ridden by Michael Beary won the Esher Cup at Sandown Park. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Scottish Union, Jockey: B. Carslake, 1939

Scottish Union, Jockey: B. Carslake, 1939. Winner of The St Leger and second in the Epsom Derby in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Senor, Jockey: J. Crouch, 1939

Senor, Jockey: J. Crouch, 1939. Jockey Jackie Crouch died in a plane crash at the age of 25. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Rogerstone Castle, Jockey: E. C. Elliott, 1939

Rogerstone Castle, Jockey: E. C. Elliott, 1939. Winner of the National Breeders Produce Stakes at Ascot in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Royal Danieli, Jockey: D. Moore, 1939

Royal Danieli, Jockey: D. Moore, 1939. Royal Danieli finished in second place at the 1938 Grand National. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Path of Peace, Jockey: M. Beary, 1939

Path of Peace, Jockey: M. Beary, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Prometheus, Jockey: W. Rickaby, 1939

Prometheus, Jockey: W. Rickaby, 1939. Winner of the Jully Stakes at Newmarket. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]



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