Horseracing Collection (page 9)

The Derby, the Fall of the Flag (engraving)
1603292 The Derby, the Fall of the Flag (engraving) by Wollen, William Barnes (1857-1936) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Derby, the Fall of the Flag)

The Doncaster Cup (engraving)
1587843 The Doncaster Cup (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Doncaster Cup. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 27 September 1862)

The Ascot Race Prize Plate (engraving)
1587577 The Ascot Race Prize Plate (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Race Prize Plate)

The New Racecourse in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, Visit of the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia (engraving)
1587558 The New Racecourse in the Bois de Boulogne, Paris, Visit of the Grand Duke Constantine of Russia (engraving) by English School

Epsom Races, 1857 (engraving)
1587557 Epsom Races, 1857 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Races, 1857. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 30 May 1857)

Lord Zetlands "Vedette, "the Winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket (engraving)
1587517 Lord Zetlands " Vedette, " the Winner of the Two Thousand Guineas Stakes at Newmarket (engraving) by Hall

Mr George Edwardess Santoi, Winner of the Jubilee Handicap at Kempton Park (b / w photo)
1593667 Mr George Edwardess Santoi, Winner of the Jubilee Handicap at Kempton Park (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Mr George Edwardess Santoi)

Alf Prince, bookmaker - stand at Epsom racecourse. Date: 1937

A tic-tac man at work on a soap box on Epsom Downs racecourse. Date: 1937

The Ascot Meeting of 1901 (b / w photo)
1593832 The Ascot Meeting of 1901 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Ascot Meeting of 1901)

The Duke of Portlands William the Third, Winner of the Newmarket Stakes, and One of the Derby Favourites (b / w photo)
1593707 The Duke of Portlands William the Third, Winner of the Newmarket Stakes, and One of the Derby Favourites (b/w photo) by English Photographer

Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland, General View of Punchestown Races (engraving)
1588668 Visit of the Prince and Princess of Wales to Ireland, General View of Punchestown Races (engraving) by Robinson, Charles (1840-81); Private Collection; (add.info)

Racing at Ascot (engraving)
1588403 Racing at Ascot (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Racing at Ascot. Illustration for The Illustrated London News, 13 June 1863)

The Royal Birthday Stakes, Worcester, March 14th 1856: Grand Stand (colour litho)
BSA266821 The Royal Birthday Stakes, Worcester, March 14th 1856: Grand Stand (colour litho) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); 65x76 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Alastair Hunter on Ronnie Holbechs Paladin. Date: 1942

Paladin, the horse owned by Mr. R. Holbech featured on the front cover of The Illustrated Sporting and Dramatic News in December 1940. Date: 1940

Mr R. A. Holbechs Paladin clearing the water jump in the Somerset Steeplechase at Taunton, ridden by the amateur jockey, Mr T. Hanbury. Date: 1940

"Riders up"for the first jumping race of the season at Taunton
" Riders up" for the first jumping race of the season at Taunton. The West Country was typically the first to start the National Hunt season. Date: 1940

Paladin, belonging to Mr. R. Holbech, seen clearing the last fence in the Charlton Park Steeplechase at Cheltenham in November 1940. Date: 1940

Mr. R. Holbechs Paladin shown taking the water jump in the Three Mile Steeplechase at the Cheltenham One-Day Meeting in December 1940. Beside him is Roi d Egypte and behind is Dominics Cross

Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! (Disraeli and Gladstone)
Cartoon, A (Very) Straight Tip! In a horseracing analogy, Gladstone as jockey (riding Purchase) tells his political rival Disraeli (a tout) that he will win on this horse

The Debs Progress by Molly Bishop
The Debs Progress: No. 1 by Molly Bishop. Invaluable advice to those about to come out - out-dress your rivals at Ascot. A young lady in an flamboyant dress

Flying Fox, Winner of the 1899 Derby, 1899 (oil on canvas
BBC188212 Flying Fox, Winner of the 1899 Derby, 1899 (oil on canvas) (see 188213 for detail) by Adam, Emil (1843-1924); Private Collection; German, out of copyright

Racing Incidents, engraved by Edward Gilbert Hester (c. 1843-1903
STC193208 Racing Incidents, engraved by Edward Gilbert Hester (c.1843-1903) published by Arthur Ackermann, 1876 (coloured aquatint) by Shayer

The Assembly Rooms on the Race Ground near Madras, plate 37 from Oriental Scenery
STC136982 The Assembly Rooms on the Race Ground near Madras, plate 37 from Oriental Scenery: Twenty Four Views in Hindoostan, engraved by Thomas and William (1769-1837) Daniell

Zinganee held by Sam Chifney Jr. at Newmarket, 1829 (oil on canvas)
CH402061 Zinganee held by Sam Chifney Jr. at Newmarket, 1829 (oil on canvas) by Marshall, Benjamin (1767-1835); 101.1x128.3 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

A Racehorse with Jockey Up on the Racetrack at Newmarket (oil on canvas)
CH401977 A Racehorse with Jockey Up on the Racetrack at Newmarket (oil on canvas) by Hall, Harry (1814-82); 71.1x91.4 cm; Private Collection; Photo eChristies Images; English, out of copyright

Bystander masthead - society horse racing - Royal Ascot
Masthead design for the front cover of The Bystander showing a lively scene at Royal Ascot. Date: 1931

Fallen Jockey, c. 1866 (black chalk and pastel on brown wove paper)
5667934 Fallen Jockey, c.1866 (black chalk and pastel on brown wove paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 26.6x35.2 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Letter from Charley Wood 1900
Autograph letter from Charley (Charles) Wood, jockey, about his favourite victories. Winning on racehorse Galtee More were his finest moments. 1900 Date: 1900

The World of Sport 1897
The World of Sport, 1897. Racing notes by Captain Coe. Before the Derby race. Epsom Stand, showing Tattenham Corner. Date: 1897

Tattenham Corner 1897
Horses racing round Tattenham Corner, 1897 1897

The Derby, 1897. Galtee More in the paddock before saddling; Galtee More, Charles Wood up; the parade; the finish. Date: 1897

Game box lid, Steeple Chase, horse racing board game. 20th century

Cartoon, John Bull with Randolph Churchill as jockey
Cartoon, John Bull with Randolph Churchill as a jockey - Bull is not happy with his performance, and doesn t think Churchill is doing anything useful for him. 1885

Cartoon, Bygone Times, Tom Cannon and William Day
Cartoon, Bygone Times - William Day gives his final instructions to Tom Cannon. Day was a member of the horseracing family for whom Cannon worked. 1884

Hong Kong, Happy Valley Golf Clubhouse and pavilions with race course bend to the right. Date: circa 1890s

Shanghai Races - horse being led through the crowd
A horse being led through the crowd at Shanghai Races, July 1939. Brought over from the Mongolian Steppes, the horse, Applejack, was a spring winner. 1939

Shanghai Races - Chinese girls spectating
Two Chinese girls in the crowd at the Shanghai races, 1939. 1939

Shanghai Races - statues outside the race club
Chinese racegoers lighting candles and burning incense in front of statues of the patron saints of the Hwa Hewi (Flower Society)

Shanghai Races - Japanese women in the crowd
Japanese racegoers including women dressed in the traditional kimono, seen in the stands at Shanghai Races in July 1939. 1939

The Pressing Invitation, from Fashionable Bores, or Coolers in High Life
STC204388 The Pressing Invitation, from Fashionable Bores, or Coolers in High Life, by Peter Quiz, published 1824 (hand coloured aquatint) by Egerton

Notice of a horse race on Long Island, from Rivingtons Gazette, New York
PNP377404 Notice of a horse race on Long Island, from Rivingtons Gazette, New York, 17th October, 1774 (newsprint) by American School

The Finish by H. M. Bateman
The Judges Nightmare - The Finish. Horses and jockeys finish a race with a dead heat. Date: 1927

Camp Life at The Curragh - Irish Derby - Preparatory Gallop
Camp Life at The Curragh - Irish Derby - The Preparatory Gallop. Date: 1874

A Standing-dish at Boodles, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1800 (coloured engraving)
NCO253718 A Standing-dish at Boodles, published by Hannah Humphrey, 1800 (coloured engraving) by Gillray, James (1757-1815); Courtesy of the Warden and Scholars of New College

Poster advertising The Brooklyn Jockey Club Race Course, 1886 (colour litho)
NYH188148 Poster advertising The Brooklyn Jockey Club Race Course, 1886 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Jockeys (gouache on paper)
LEF219156 Jockeys (gouache on paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 24.4x27.9 cm; Private Collection; Photo eLefevre Fine Art Ltd. London; French, out of copyright

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From the iconic Jim Pike and his legendary horse, Phar Lap, to the thrilling races at Saratoga Race Course in NY State, it has captivated hearts worldwide. Witness Desert Orchid's breathtaking leap during the Cheltenham Gold Cup race on that unforgettable day of March 15th, 1990. The excitement continues with a glimpse of Cartmel Races Poster enticing spectators to experience the thrill firsthand. Derby Day - an event where Olympians collide in a battle for glory, as depicted by Cecil Aldin's masterpiece 'The Derby 1923'. Ascot takes center stage on Tatler's front cover in 1955, showcasing the elegance and grandeur surrounding horse racing. Red Rum steals our hearts once again after triumphing at the prestigious Grand National in April 1977, celebrated with a joyous reception. With every jump over fences and full stretch gallop towards victory, Red Rum solidifies his place in racing history. Hon Dorothy Paget graces us with her presence alongside her beloved Golden Miller – a testament to the bond between jockey and horse. Howard K Elcock captures the electrifying atmosphere 'on the rails' at Goodwood Racecourse – where anticipation fills every corner. Finally, Bechers Ghost haunts our memories as we recall those daring moments at the Grand National that leave us breathless yet hungry for more horseracing adventures.