Horse Races Collection

Doncaster, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 17 September 1887
XCF136709 Doncaster, from St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon, 17 September 1887 (colour litho) by Merry, Tom (c.1852-1902); Private Collection; (add.info)

Horse racing at Sandown
The Sandown autumn meeting where the British thoroughbred racehorse, Bayardo, was victorious

The Newmarket Houghton Meeting
Various horse races relating to the Newmarket Houghton meeting, including the Limekiln Stakes won by Mr Fairies Bayardo, The Old Nursery Stakes won by Charlemont

Loose women drinking at races, late 19th century (engraving)
3245379 Loose women drinking at races, late 19th century (engraving) by British School, (19th century); Private Collection; Peter Newark Pictures

Poster advertising The Brooklyn Jockey Club Race Course, 1886 (colour litho)
NYH188148 Poster advertising The Brooklyn Jockey Club Race Course, 1886 (colour litho) by American School, (19th century); Collection of the New-York Historical Society

Horse races in England (coloured engraving)
997708 Horse races in England (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Le Jockey by Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec dating from 1899; Illustration

Horse Racing; Horses Breaking From The Stalls

Horse Racing; Rear View Of Horses Racing

Horse Racing, Phoenix Park, Dublin, Ireland

Votes for women, Suffragette Protest at 1913 Epsom Derby. As the horses swept round Tattenham Corner little notice was taken of Emily Wilding Davison (1872-1913), in suffragette colours

A Bookmaker and his client outside the Ram Inn, Newmarket (w / c with pen & ink on paper)
XYC322080 A Bookmaker and his client outside the Ram Inn, Newmarket (w/c with pen & ink on paper) by Rowlandson, Thomas (1756-1827); 24.1x19.4 cm; Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection

Alexandra Park Raceway, and Greenlane Clinical Centre, Auckland, North Island, New Zealand - aerial

Flat Race Fashion. Seen at the opening of the flat-race season at Lincoln today (Saturday) is this " basket" straw topped with roses and held in place with veiling

Racing at Newmarket
The British thoroughbred racehorse, Bayardo, wins the Middle Park Plate at Newmarket

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"Horse Races: A Timeless Spectacle of Speed, Excitement, and Glamour" Step into the world of horse races, where history and adrenaline collide. From Doncaster to Sandown, these iconic events have captivated audiences for centuries. The St. Stephens Review Presentation Cartoon from September 17th, 1887 takes us back in time to witness the thrill firsthand. Immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere as horses thunder down the tracks at Sandown Racecourse. Feel the anticipation build as jockeys compete for glory on this hallowed ground. In a late 19th-century engraving titled "Loose women drinking at races, " we catch a glimpse of society's indulgence amidst all the excitement. The Brooklyn Jockey Club Race Course poster from 1886 showcases the colorful lithography that advertised these prestigious events. Horse racing was not just an English affair; it spread its wings across borders with captivating colored engravings like "Horse Races in England. " Artists like Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec captured this spectacle through their illustrations, such as his masterpiece "Le Jockey" dating back to 1899. These artworks immortalize both the grace and intensity found within each race. Witnessing horses breaking from stalls or catching a rear view of them racing provides a unique perspective on their power and elegance. Even Phoenix Park in Dublin became a stage for thrilling horse races that left spectators breathless. However, they were not immune to social movements either. At Epsom Derby in 1913, suffragettes protested passionately for women's rights while horses swept past them—a powerful reminder that even amidst grandeur and tradition, progress marches forward. Beyond just entertainment value, it also had economic implications seen through bookmakers outside Newmarket's Ram Inn or Alexandra Park Raceway in Auckland—where fortunes were won or lost with every gallop.