Race Collection (page 11)

Frank Longman Motorbike Racing
Frank Longman (d. 1933) competing in the Lightweight Tourist Trophy (TT) Race on the Isle of Man. The photograph was taken shortly before he suffered a fatal crash. Date: 1933

Hyperion in the Paddock
The racehorse Hyperion, winner of the Derby in a record time of 2 minutes 34 seconds. In the foreground are Cicely Lambton (1882-1972), wife of trainer George Lambton, and Mr Oswood, the head lad

Watching Racing at Brooklands
Spectators on the River Wey, watching the action on the Brooklands race track immediately overhead. Date: 1933

Malcolm Campbell's Sunbeam
Malcolm Campbell (1885-1948) in the lead in his Sunbeam, during a Junior Car Club International Trophy race at Brooklands. Date: 1933

Rowing from Newnham College
Rowers from Newnham College, Cambridge, about to take part in a race against London University Ladies on the River Thames. Date: 1933

Ascot Scenes
Reproductions of paintings by Charles Simpson (1885-1971) depicting scenes at Ascot on the race course and in the paddock. Date: 1930s

Brooklands Race
Scenes from the British Thousand Miles Race at Brooklands. The wreckage of an M.G. Midget driven by H. Leeson, who died in the accident. And female winners T. H. Wisdom and Joan Richmond. Date: 1932

Derby Sunday
Crowds attending the Derby Sunday races at Epsom, including an open-air church service. Date: 1932

Epsom Racecourse
Illustration by Charles Simpson, showing spectators viewing the action from their vehicles. Date: circa 1932

White City Greyhounds
Advert promoting the White City Greyhound Racing Club. Date: 1932

Towpath Spectators at Oxford Rowing
Spectators line the towpath to watch the Oxford Summer Eights rowing competition. Date: 1932

Brooklands Racetrack and the River Wey
Motor racing at Brooklands, observed by punters on the River Wey. Date: 1932

Newmarket Scenes
Reproductions of watercolours by French artisit Maurice Taquoy (1878-1952), depicting scenes at Newmarket. The top image shows the dip before the finish of the Exeter Stakes

Crystal Palace Speedway
Dirt-track motorcycle racing at the Crystal Palace speedway meeting. Date: 1932

Ladies Race at Sonning
The winner of the Ladies Adjacent Hunts Race, organised by the Berks and Bucks Farmers Staghounds, being congratulated by the runner-up. Date: 1932

Racing at Kempton Park
A low-angled shot captures both spectators and competitors at the Easter Saturday horserace at Kempton Park. Date: 1932

St. Leger Winner
Albert 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

Female Sailing Umpire
An umpire overseas proceedings at the Burnham-on-Crouch sailing week. Date: 1931

King George's Cup Yachts
Contenders for the King George's Perpetual Challenge Cup at Brixham regatta, an event open to ketch-rigged trawlers over forty tons. Date: 1931

Alfa Romeo Racing Cars
Two Alfa Romeo racing cars competing at the RAC TT (Tourist Trophy) Motor Race held in Ards, Northern Ireland. The race was held here between 1928 and 1936. Date: 1931

TT Race Spectators
Spectators behind a protective grill at the RAC TT (Tourist Trophy) Motor Race held in Ards, Northern Ireland. The race was held here between 1928 and 1936. Date: 1931

Horserace Action
Reproduction of a painting by Louis Malespina (1874-1940) showing the action of a horserace. Date: circa 1920s

Horses Neck-and-Neck
Reproduction of a painting by Louis Malespina (1874-1940) showing vying racehorses. Date: circa 1920s

Pretty Polly, Racehorse
Pretty Polly, recently deceased at the age of 30, won over £37, 000 in her racing career, and achieved 22 victories. Date: circa 1931

Schneider Trophy Preparations
British seaplanes being prepared for the Schneider Trophy competition. This race was held twelve times between 1913 and 1931. Date: 1931

Motorboat Racing on the Thames
A motorboat race on the River Thames at Chiswick, organised by the Sussex Motor Yacht Club. Date: 1931

Regatta at Ryde
A starting gun signals the beginning of a yacht race as part of a regatta at Ryde on the Isle of Wight. Date: 1931

The Racehorse Xandover, a recent winner at Newmarket, being ridden by jockey Edward Charlie Elliott. Date: 1931

Yacht Race
The Oxford University Yacht Club competing with the Cambridge University Cruising Club at Ryde. They were competing for the H. Yule Oldham Cup, and Cambridge were victorious. Date: 1931

Tom Pinch, Racehorse
The 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 Parth
Parth was foaled in 1920 and best known for winning the 1923 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe. Date: circa 1925

Racing Caricatures
Caricatures by The Tout of leading figures at the Lincoln Handicap horserace. Date: 1925

Making Rowing Oars
Mathematical principles are brought to bear on the construction of new oars for the Oxford University rowing team. Date: circa 1925

The Racehorse Chosroes
The racehorse Chosroes, winner of the Manchester Cup and Hardwicke Stakes in 1924. Also pictured are owner Admiral Sir Hedworth Meux (1856-1929)

Horseracing on Ice
Scenes from the Preis von Zurich horse race, taking place on the frozen surface of St Moritz Lake. Date: 1925

Sierra Leone, the Racehorse
Racehorse 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 Scherzo
The 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 Racehorse
The 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

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

The Racehorse Massine
Thoroughbred racehorse Massine, winner of the Ascot Gold Cup. Pictured below are owner Henri Ternynck and trainer Elijah Cunnington. Date: 1924

Sledge Race at St. Moritz
The frozen lake at St. Moritz was utilised as a race course during the winter months. Date: circa 1925

Cunard White Star, RMS Queen Mary, Horse Racing Card, cover design Date: 1950

Ocean race between the Henrietta, Fleetwing and Vesta - The Start Date: 1879

Flemington Race Course
An architectural sketch showing some proposed improvements to be made to Flemington Racecourse, a major venue in Melbourne, Australia. Date: circa 1922

Auteuil
Oil painting showing a bunch of racehorses jumping over an obstacle at blistering pace, using a blurred effect. The venue of this race is Auteuil Hippodrome, on Route des Lacs

Goodwood Picnic
An alfresco luncheon party at Goodwood Races. Date: 1939

Princess Margaret wins at swimming
Princess Margaret, later Countess of Snowden (1930-2002) and the sister of Queen Elizabeth II. Here, aged 8, she is participating in a swimming race at the Bath Club. She won the under-nines cup

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