Thoroughbred Collection

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]

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.]

Vincent Rapide C 1000cc

Black Labrador Retriever dog, male, Germany

Ducati 998R Italy

Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja Japanese

Austin-Healey 3000 Pat Moss

Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey
652163 Eclipse, a Dark Chestnut Racehorse held by a Groom, with a Jockey, Possibly Jack Oakley, by the Rubbing Down House at Newmarket, 1770 (oil on canvas) by Stubbs

George Stubbs (1724-1806). Whistlejacket (c. 1762)
George Stubbs (1724-1806). English painter. Whistlejacket (c. 1762). Oil on Canvas. National Gallery. London. England. UK

Shetland Pony, skewbald horse, galloping across a meadow

USA, Lexington, Kentucky. Lone horse at sunset, Darby Dan Farm. (Large format sizes available)

Ducati 749R Italy

Nearco after winning Grand Prix de Paris
Leading in the winner of the Grand Prix de Paris, Nearco, ridden by Pietro Gubellini, and bred and trained by Federico Tesio

Black Wuerttemberg foal, galloping across an autumnal meadow, Satteldorf, Hohenlohe, Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany

Maine Coon, American Longhair, cat sitting in a garden

Pretty Polly - Queen of the Turf - sponsored by Apollinaris
Horse Racing - Pretty Polly - The Queen of the Turf - sponsored by Apollinaris, " The Queen of Table Waters". Pretty Polly (1901-1931)

Alfa Romeo 8C 2900B

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

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

An Epsom memory - the Aga Khan
Caricature of the Aga Khan with Blenheim, the British Thoroughbred race horse who won the Epsom Derby in 1930 ridden by jockey Harry Wragg. 1930

Maine Coon cat in a basket with a red cushion, Germany

Thoroughbreds, 1938 (colour etching and drypoint)
991034 Thoroughbreds, 1938 (colour etching and drypoint) by Icart, Louis (1888-1950); 47.5x89.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Thoroughbreds. Louis Icart (1888-1950)

Orlando, a Bay Racehorse in a Loosebox, 1845 (oil on panel)
824227 Orlando, a Bay Racehorse in a Loosebox, 1845 (oil on panel) by Herring Snr, John Frederick (1795-1865); 34.9x45.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Orlando, a Bay Racehorse in a Loosebox)

Bloomsbury, A Chestnut Racehorse with Sam Templeman up, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas)
990566 Bloomsbury, A Chestnut Racehorse with Sam Templeman up, in a Landscape, (oil on canvas) by Prades, Alfred de (fl.c.1862-79); 47.6x66.1 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: Bloomsbury)

Colonel Udnys Bay Colt Truffle by Sorcerer Held by a Groom, 1815 (oil on canvas)
990567 Colonel Udnys Bay Colt Truffle by Sorcerer Held by a Groom, 1815 (oil on canvas) by Cooper, Abraham (1787-1868); 64.8x80 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Maine Coon cat, Germany

Lamorlaye Racing Stables, Chantilly, France Date: 1908

Aprilia Tuono Italy

Bayardo ridden by Danny Maher
British thoroughbred racehorse, Bayardo, owned by Alfred W Cox (under the pseudonym of Mr Fairie) and ridden here by American jockey Danny Maher

RACEHORSE GLADIATEUR
French thoroughbred racehorse Gladiateur (1862 - 1876) who dominated the major races in 1865 and 1866. Date: 1865

Bayardo after winning St Leger
Bayardo, ridden by Danny Maher and trained by Alec Taylor Jr, coming back to scale after winning the St Leger Stakes at Doncaster in 1909

The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas)
1199485 The Wrestling Scene in As You Like It, 1854 (oil on canvas) by Maclise, Daniel (Croquis, Alfred) (1806-70); 129x177.1 cm; Private Collection; Photo © Christies Images

Apples Label

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

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

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

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

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

Ard Patrick, Winner of the Epsom Derby in 1902. Race horse Date: 1902

The Godolphin Arabian (oil on canvas)
XYC277369 The Godolphin Arabian (oil on canvas) by Quigley, D. (fl.1773); 96.5x121.9 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection, USA; English, out of copyright

Gatwick Races, Sussex, England. Jockey, W Johnstone. 19 May 1934

At the Sandown races
The British thoroughbred racehorse, Bayardo, wins the Eclipse Stakes at the Sandown Park meeting

The Horse Show, Alexandra Park, London, 1873
Engraving showing four scenes at the Alexandra Park Horse Show of 1873. Clockwise from top left: 1st Prize Mule and Cart Mare; a Faller at the Water Jump; Exercising a thoroughbred; a group of riders

Horses and jockeys warming up at Goodwood Racecourse in front of fashionable crowds in the Grand Stand
5912953 Horses and jockeys warming up at Goodwood Racecourse in front of fashionable crowds in the Grand Stand. Preparing to start a thoroughbred race at the Goodwood track, Sussex, 1836

Bay Middleton, winner of the Derby 1836, being led to the paddock at Epsom Racecourse in front of fashionable crowds in
5912952 Bay Middleton, winner of the Derby 1836, being led to the paddock at Epsom Racecourse in front of fashionable crowds in the Grand Stand. Color print after an engraving by R.G

Jockeys training horses on a race course. Color print after an engraving by G
5912958 Jockeys training horses on a race course. Color print after an engraving by G. Hunt from an illustration by James Pollard in Ralph Nevill's Old Sporting Prints, The Connoisseur Magazine

Horse Equus caballus
5856438 Horse Equus caballus; (add.info.: Horse Equus caballus Hand-colored copperplate engraving from Ebenezer Sibly's "Universal System of Natural History" 1794)

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From the majestic Vincent Rapide C 1000cc to the sleek Ducati 998R Italy they can a breed apart. They embody power, speed, and elegance in every stride. Just like the legendary Austin-Healey 3000 Pat Moss or The Darley Arabian from c1720, their lineage is steeped in history and excellence. But it's not just about machines; even animals can be thoroughbreds. Take the Black Labrador Retriever dog from Germany - strong, loyal, and intelligent. And who can forget George Stubbs' masterpiece Whistlejacket? This painting captures the grace and beauty of a skewbald Shetland Pony galloping across a meadow. Thoroughbred motorcycles also make their mark on this list with the Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja Japanese and Ducati 749R Italy leading the pack. These bikes exude precision engineering and exhilarating performance that thrill riders around the world. Yet at its core, thoroughbred represents more than just mechanical marvels or animal prowess; it symbolizes greatness in sports too. Eclipse was one such dark chestnut racehorse held by a groom with an accomplished jockey atop - an unstoppable force on any track. And where better to find these magnificent creatures than Lexington, Kentucky? At sunset on Darby Dan Farm stands a lone horse against a breathtaking backdrop - epitomizing freedom and strength. Finally, we pay homage to Nearco after his triumphant victory at Grand Prix de Paris – showcasing sheer determination that sets true thoroughbreds apart from others. Whether they're roaring down racetracks or gracefully trotting through fields, thoroughbreds captivate our hearts with their extraordinary abilities. They remind us of what it means to strive for greatness.