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Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Approbation off in good style. Won by the thoroughbred Elis. Color print after an engraving by Harris from an illustration by James Pollard in Ralph Nevill's Old
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Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Approbation off in good style. Won by the thoroughbred Elis. Color print after an engraving by Harris from an illustration by James Pollard in Ralph Nevill's Old
5912954 Horses and jockeys racing in the Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster Racecourse, 1836. Approbation off in good style. Won by the thoroughbred Elis. Color print after an engraving by Harris from an illustration by James Pollard in Ralph Nevill's Old Sporting Prints, The Connoisseur Magazine, London, 1908.; (add.info.: The Great St. Leger Stakes at Doncaster, 1836.); © Florilegius
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1836 Betting Color Print Corsica Gambling Gentleman James Pollard Jockeys Old Sporting Prints Pastime Racing Ralph Nevill The Connoisseur Magazine Thoroughbred Doncaster Racecourse Elis Regency
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Step back in time to the thrilling world of horse racing at Doncaster Racecourse in 1836 with this color print. The energy and excitement of the Great St. Leger Stakes are palpable as horses and jockeys thunder down the track, vying for victory. Approbation is off to a strong start, but it is Elis, the magnificent thoroughbred, who ultimately crosses the finish line first.
The scene captured in this print is brought to life by the skilled hand of engraver Harris and illustrator James Pollard. Their attention to detail transports us to a time when horse racing was not just a sport, but a spectacle that drew crowds from far and wide.
As we gaze upon this historic image, we can almost hear the roar of the crowd and feel the anticipation building as bets are placed on favorite contenders. This snapshot of 19th-century sporting culture serves as a reminder of how deeply ingrained horse racing has been in our society for centuries.
So take a moment to immerse yourself in this vibrant piece of history – let yourself be transported back to an era when gentlemen gathered at racecourses like Doncaster for entertainment and excitement. And marvel at how little has changed when it comes to our enduring love affair with these majestic creatures and their thrilling races.
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