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St. Leger WinnerAlbert Primrose, Lord Rosebery (1882-1974), previously styled Lord Dalmeny, leading his racehorse Sandwich after its St. Leger win. The jockey is Harry Wragg (1902-1985). Date: 1931
Horserace ActionReproduction of a painting by Louis Malespina (1874-1940) showing the action of a horserace. Date: circa 1920s
Horses Neck-and-NeckReproduction of a painting by Louis Malespina (1874-1940) showing vying racehorses. Date: circa 1920s
Pretty Polly, RacehorsePretty Polly, recently deceased at the age of 30, won over £37, 000 in her racing career, and achieved 22 victories. Date: circa 1931
The Racehorse Xandover, a recent winner at Newmarket, being ridden by jockey Edward Charlie Elliott. Date: 1931
Royalty at SandownMembers of the royal family attending the races at Sandown. Pictured are King George V (1865-1936), Queen Mary (1867-1953), Princess Mary (1897-1965), her husband Henry Lascelles
Tom Pinch, RacehorseThe racehorse Tom Pinch, winner of several races in 1924. Also pictured are jockey George Archibald (1890-1927) and owner Lord Woolavington (1849-1935). Date: circa 1924
The Racehorse ParthParth was foaled in 1920 and best known for winning the 1923 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Date: circa 1925
F. B. Rees, JockeyF. B. (Dick) Rees (1894-1951) was the first jockey to win 100 races in a National Hunt season, in 1924. Date: 1925
Racing CaricaturesCaricatures by The Tout of leading figures at the Lincoln Handicap horserace. Date: 1925
The Racehorse ChosroesThe racehorse Chosroes, winner of the Manchester Cup and Hardwicke Stakes in 1924. Also pictured are owner Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux (1856-1929)
Horseracing on IceScenes from the Preis von Zurich horse race, taking place on the frozen surface of St Moritz Lake. Date: 1925
Sierra Leone, the RacehorseRacehorse Sierra Leone had achieved a run of seven races without being unplaced. Also pictured are owner Edward Stanley, Lord Derby (1865-1948), jockey Tommy Weston(1902-1981) and the Hon
The Racehorse ScherzoThe racehorse Scherzo with jockey Charlie Elliott (1904-1979). Also pictured are Scherzo's owner Captain J Fielden, and trainer O. Bell. Date: circa 1925
The Racehorse Zionist, being ridden by jockey Victor Smyth (1901-1984). Also pictured are Zionist's owner the Aga Khan III (1877-1957), and trainer Richard C. Dawson (1865-1955). Date: circa 1925
Manna, a RacehorseThe Racehorse Manna (1922-1939) ran eight times and won four races in 1924 and 1925. He went on to have a succesful stud career. Also pictured are his owner Henry E
The Tetrarch, a RacehorseThe Tetrarch (1911-1935), also known as Spotted Wonder, was a celebrated thoroughbred racehorse. Undefeated in his racing career, he was retired to stud in 1913. Date: circa 1925
Racehorse Saucy Sue, a recent winner at Goodwood. Also pictured are her owner Waldorf Astor, 2nd Viscount Astor (1879-1952) and trainer Alec Taylor Jr (1862-1943). Date: 1924
Racehorse ScullionThe Racehorse Scullion, his owner George Hardy, and trainer Captain Thomas Hogg (1879-1942). Date: circa 1924
Lewes Stable and Owner G. PooleScenes from Lewes Stable, owned by G. Poole, who is pictured in one of the images. Also shown are champion jockey L. B. Rees and racehorse Ned Carver. Date: circa 1924
The Racehorse MassineThoroughbred racehorse Massine, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup. Pictured below are owner Henri Ternynck and trainer Elijah Cunnington. Date: 1924
Sledge Race at St. MoritzThe frozen lake at St. Moritz was utilised as a race course during the winter months. Date: circa 1925
New Grandstand, Epsom Downs racecourse, Surrey, on Derby Day Date: 1928
Mr Punch as jockey riding pocket book walletMr Punch as a jockey riding on Mr Punch's Pocket Book wallet Date: 1871
Photographs of the Grand National, including two falls, and group clearing Becher's Brook. Captioned, The Grand National: Luck - Good and Bad - Round the Course'
Caricature illustrations of jockeys, owners and trainers, the 1925 Grand National. Captioned, "National "Notabilities, Who will win the Grand National? Illustrations by The Tout'
Lester Piggott, legendary British jockeyLester Piggott (b 1935), legendary British jockey, seen here on horseback. Date: circa 1980s
Horses racing, with thousands of spectators. Date: 1844
The Irish Hospitals Trusts Sweepstake on the DerbyFeature in The Illustrated London News showing the stages of the Irish Hospitals tursts sweepstake on the Derby from the mixing the counterfoils to the draw carried out at the Mansion House, Dublin
Page from the Illustrated London News, 14th June 1845, featuring Ascot prizes the Royal Hunt Cup, the Emperors Cup, and the Queens Vase
Ascot prize - The Emperors CupAmongst the Ascot prizes for 1845 is the Emperors Cup, a gift of the Emperor of Russia on his 1844 visit to Queen Victoria
Excited race-goersRace-goers caught up in the excitement of the moment. Date: circa 1930s
Comic postcard, fond of animals Date: 20th century
The Astley Institute for potential jockeys run by R. Taylor
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
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 BishopThe 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
Bystander masthead - society horse racing - Royal AscotMasthead design for the front cover of The Bystander showing a lively scene at Royal Ascot. Date: 1931
Letter from Charley Wood 1900Autograph 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 1897The World of Sport, 1897. Racing notes by Captain Coe. Before the Derby race. Epsom Stand, showing Tattenham Corner. Date: 1897
Tattenham Corner 1897Horses racing round Tattenham Corner, 1897 1897