Racing Collection (#44)

USA Saratoga Springs
At the races : Saratoga is one of Americas leading horse racing centers

Mr Siever leaving court
Mr Robert Siever, a well known racing man and editor of the Winning Post in court for the blackmail of Mr Jack Barnato Joel, a partner in the firm

HORSE FLYING DUTCHMAN
Thoroughbred racehorse Flying Dutchman who won the Derby, the St Leger and the Gold Cup at Ascot, amongst other races

RACEHORSE FISHERMAN
Thoroughbred racehorse Fisherman who won the Ascot Gold Cup in 1858 and 1859 amongst other races

HORSE BEESWING
The champion racehorse Beeswing (1833 - 1854) whose most notable victory was the Ascot Gold Cup in 1842

Greyhound Race Crowd
Having parked their cars safely, eager spectators make their way to watch the greyhound racing at Henlys Great Rally, Heston Airport, England

Trobriand Racing Canoes
Illustration of several canoes racing off the Trobriand Islands, 1925. With a large lanteen sail and outrigger float, these canoes were steered by use of a large paddle

English Racing Cutter

RACING GIG
English Sailing Gig

SCRAMBLING
A hill-climbing speed test

Racing Car at Speed
Two-seater racing car at considerable speed

Television in the comfort of your own home
The latest type of home receiver for vision and sound, with a fluorescent screen 8 by 6 inches, displaying a picture of Mickey Mouse

Edward VII in the Royal Box at Ascot
Edward VII (1841-1910) seen here in the Royal Box at Ascot during the visit of King Alfonso of Spain in 1905. Edward had many leisure interests including his enthusiasm for horse-racing

Collecting Winnings
Punters collect their winnings from a bookmaker at Dingle racecourse, County Kerry, Ireland

Irish Derby Sweepstake
A ticket for the Irish Free State Hospitals Sweepstake, based on the Derby at Epsom, England

Greyhounds at Wembley
A trainer displays two greyhounds at Wembley. The dogs are wearing winter overcoats for warmth

Racial / Mandan Horserace
Mandan horse racing

Greyhound Overcoat
A trainer at Wembley fastens a winter overcoat on a greyhound

Making History
In February 1931, for the first time a " baby" car achieved the speed of over 100mph. The MG Midget exceeded 103mph for 5km winning the international double 12 hour race

Epsom Derby Paddock 1892
Owners and jockeys gather in the paddock before the race

The Hon C. S. Rolls in his racing car
The Hon. C. S. Rolls in his special racing car. The car beat the world record for 1 km, covering the distance in 27 secs, equal to 83mph. Rolls later died in 1910 in a plane crash

Kay Petre & E. Wisdom judging coachwork at Morris Rally
Kay Petre (probably the best known female racing driver before the war), and E. Wisdom, another well known female racing motorist

Motor racing breakdown at Brooklands
A competitor at Brooklands motor race is towed into the paddock with the aid of a branch. Date: April 17th 1920

Mr Eyston in his M. G. Midget
Breaker of Sir Malcolm Campbells world speed record for baby cars seen here in his M.G. Midget. Eyston established more records during his racing career than virtually any other driver

Six Victorian Sportsmen
Sportsmen dressed for lacrosse, hockey, running, horse racing and other sports

Jockey / Bernard Dillon
Bernard Dillon, jockey

RACEHORSE ZINGANEE
Won the Ascot Gold Cup in 1829 and was considered by many to be the best horse in England

St. Leger at Doncaster
The Great St Leger race at Doncaster ( & Characters on the turf )

Epsom on Derby Day
A spectacular birds-eye view over the expanse of the Epsom race course during the running of The Derby. Horse Buses and carriages line the track as the crowd follows the racers

The Jockey / John Doyle
A political caricature. Wot hopes in the long run, to distance the Colonel & Old Shiver-my-Timbers, give Kentine the " go by", and win the CROWN STAKES

Windy Derby / Epsom / Alken
A Start for the Derby of the Effects of a Windy Day or The Epsom Race Course Race-goers are sent flying by a severe wind causing havoc amongst the spectators

Horse Racing / Howitt
A delightful depiction of an early 19th century horse race, with spectators (also on horseback) following alongside behind the track rail

Cycle Race, Germany
Race in progress in a German stadium

Paris-Madrid 1903
PARIS - MADRID RACE A dramatic moment as two drivers jockey for position on a country road

Point to Point
A horse and jockey jumping a hurdle on the Four Burrows Point-to-Point, Trebuddanon, St. Columb Major, Cornwall, England

Detroit Motor Race / 1903
At full speed: a trail brush between Messrs. Ford (on the left) & Harkness (right)

Watching the Finish
Racegoers watch the leading horses come down to the winning post

Welbeck Abbey Motor Race
The first automobile race in England at Welbeck Abbey: the start. The fastest car attained a pace of 42 miles/hour

Sixth Duke Portland
WILLIAM JOHN ARTHUR JAMES CAVENDISH-BENTINCK, sixth duke of PORTLAND sportsman and racing enthusiast

Women Jockeys Foreseen
A RATHER FAST STEEPLECHASE Women jockeys foreseen

Race Day Fashions
Race-goers in black velvet coats, V -neck dresses & silver fox fur stoles. N.B the wrist watch & fur muff & hat with chin strap. One dress has floral panels on the corsage

Osmond on Pennyfarthing
F J Osmond, noted racing cyclist, on his machine

Watching a Cycle Race
Watching a cycle race in a stadium

BOY RACER
A smiling boy leaning on the handlebars of his racing bike

Chariot Racing
A chariot race under way at the Circus Maximus, Rome. An enthusiastic audience watch enthralled

12th Earl of Derby
EDWARD STANLEY 12TH EARL OF DERBY Founder of the English Derby horse-racing event (1780). Cartoon of him with his second wife, Eliza Farren

Motor Race / Pop Sci / 1927
A chequered flag signals the winner of the motor race

A Rehearsal of the Wild West Show by Ralph Cleaver
A series of sketches depicting preparations for a Wild West show at Olympia, London on Boxing Day by the performers in Colonel W. F. Codys troupe. Date: 1902

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