Racecourse Collection

Liverpool Grand National Steeplechase. 1839

Frankel With Jockey Tom Queally. Horse Ebor Festival, York Racecourse York Racecourse, York, England 22 August 2012 EBOR FESTIVAL, YORK RACECOURSE, ENGLAND, AUGUST 2012 Date: 22 August 2012

Poster advertising Austin Healey Sprite MK II
Poster advertising the Austin Healey Sprite MK II

Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House, ridden by G.W. Robinson before racing on to win the Cheltenham Gold Cup

Racecourse Ground Art - Wrexham
Watercolour of the Racecourse Ground, home of Wrexham F.C. 1864 - current day. Capacity 10, 500. Original painting size 20" x 16" created in 2002 by Kevin Fletcher

Starting Post, Saratoga Race Course, NY State, USA
Jockeys and their horses, including War Admiral, approaching the Starting Post, Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs, New York State, USA. Date: 1939

Brigadier Gerard and Joe Mercer after winning the 1972 Eclipse Stakes at Sandown 8th July 1972

Newmarket Race Course, 1940. Racing in Newmarket was first recorded in the time of James I. Charles II was known to attend races on Newmarket Heath with his brother, the future James II

Veuve Clicquot Champagne Bar York Racecourse Dante Festival, York Racecourse York Racecourse, York, England 13 May 2011 Date: 13 May 2011

Red Rum at full stretch as he jumps over fence on his way to winning the Grand National for the third time at Aintree 1st April 1977

Warwick Races, from The Illustrated London News, 12th April 1845 (engraving)
XJF311252 Warwick Races, from The Illustrated London News, 12th April 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Folkestone racecourse 33328_003
Folkestone Racecourse, Kent, 2017

Newbury Racecourse Station, September 1905
A view of the paddock at Newbury Racecourse Station in Berkshire in September 1905. A horse is being led across the grass towards a crowd of people dressed for a race meeting

The Gentleman Jockey, a play by Edward Marris. circa late 1900s

At the Races, c1866-1868, (1937). Creator: Edgar Degas
At the Races, c1866-1868, (1937). The Parade, or Race Horses in front of the Stands. Painting in the Musee d Orsay, Paris. From " The Impressionists" by Wilhelm Uhde

Suffragette Emily Davison Epsom Derby Jockey. The Kings jockey Herbert Jones removed from Epsom Racecourse, following the incident on Derby day, June 4th, 1913

Redcar Racecourse is a thoroughbred horse racing venue located in Redcar, North Yorkshire. Royal Prerogative ridden by Lester Piggott, wins the William Hill Gold Cup at Redcar

Bystander masthead design, society at the races
Stylised masthead design on the front cover of The Bystander magazine featuring smart society mingling at the races, possibly Ascot, the Derby or Goodwood. Date: 1930

The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Creator: Unknown
The Princes Second Derby, 1900: Diamond Jubilee first past the post, (1901). Thoroughbred race horse owned by the Prince of Wales winning the Derby at Epsom racecourse in Surrey

Four Jockeys, 1889 (oil on board)
3247924 Four Jockeys, 1889 (oil on board) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 46x37.2 cm; Yale University Art Gallery, New Haven, CT, USA; French, out of copyright

Mid-Day Sun winning the Epsom Derby, 1937
Mid-Day Sun winning the Epsom Derby in 1937, illustrating a fixtures card for May 1938. Date: 1937

Derby Day at Epsom with grandstand, 1895. Date: 1895

Bideford racecourse
Double page spread from The Tatler, reporting on Shebberton race course at Bideford in North Devon. Date: 1923

Saratoga Springs, N. Y. grand stand, race track, c. 1900-10 (b / w photo)
XOS862652 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. grand stand, race track, c.1900-10 (b/w photo) by Detroit Publishing Co. (1880-1920); Private Collection; American, out of copyright

Pontefract racecourse early 1900's

The Paddock Doncaster Race Course possibly 1920s

Main Grandstand York Racecourse Dante Festival, York Racecourse York Racecourse, York, England 16 May 2012 Date: 16 May 2012

Doncaster Racecourse Winners Enclosure 25 March 1997 Date: 25 March 1997

China, Hong Kong, Happy Valley Racecourse

Doncaster Race Course, 1940. Doncaster is one of the oldest established centres for horse racing in Britain, with records of regular race meetings going back to the 16th Century

Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. Artist: Harris
Race for the Great St Leger Stakes, 1836. First held in 1776, the St Leger is the oldest of the five classic English horse races

Happy Valley Racecourse, Hong Kong, circa 1880s. Date: circa 1880s

Delegator Ridden By F. Dettori & Regal Parade Ridden By A
Delegator Ridden By F.Dettori & Regal Parade Ridden By A Nicholls The Duke Of York Blue Square Stakes Dante Festival, York Racecourse York Racecourse, York, England 11 May 2011 Date: 11 May 2011

Epsom Racecourse (coloured engraving)
729503 Epsom Racecourse (coloured engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Epsom Racecourse - The Coming In. Engraving by Smyth)

Derby Day at Epsom racecourse, Epsom Downs, Surrey, England -- horse-drawn coaches and other traffic arriving for the big event. Date: 1922

SPRING V LANGAN 1824
Spring and Langan fight at a packed Worcester Racecourse Date: 7 January 1824

The Riders, c. 1885 (oil on canvas)
3428118 The Riders, c.1885 (oil on canvas) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 73.03x90.81 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC, USA; French, out of copyright

View of paddock and grandstand, Newbury racecourse. Date: circa 1910

The Main Stand - The Racecourse - Deauville, France Date: circa 1909

Marseilles, France - scene at the racecourse, Parc Borely. Date: circa 1910s

Race of Ezikos in the Hippodrome in Berlin, Germany, historical illustration circa 1893
UIG5413938 Race of Ezikos in the Hippodrome in Berlin, Germany, historical illustration circa 1893; UIG.

Racecourse, Newmarket (b/w photo)
8649168 Racecourse, Newmarket (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Racecourse, Newmarket)

Lord Derby wins the Derby, 1924 (b/w photo)
8626457 Lord Derby wins the Derby, 1924 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving)
8635022 Chariot racing at the Olympic Games (engraving) by German School, (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Chariot racing at the Olympic Games, ancient Greece)

The Stone Age: Two to One Bar None (colour litho)
8656881 The Stone Age: Two to One Bar None (colour litho) by Payne, Gilbert Morris (1879-1947); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Stone Age: Two to One Bar None)

Spectators attending the Derby, Epsom Downs, 1913 (b/w photo)
8626513 Spectators attending the Derby, Epsom Downs, 1913 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Spectators attending the Derby, Epsom Downs, Surrey)

The Grand National course, Aintree (litho)
8664071 The Grand National course, Aintree (litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand National course, Aintree, Merseyside)

Torrential rain at Royal Ascot, 1930 (b/w photo)
8626451 Torrential rain at Royal Ascot, 1930 (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

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"Thrilling Moments and Historic Races: A Glimpse into the World of Racecourses" Step right up and immerse yourself in the exhilarating world of racecourses. From iconic moments to breathtaking races, these hints will take you on a journey through time, capturing the essence of this beloved sport. Transport yourself back to a bygone era with a vintage poster advertising the Austin Healey Sprite MK II. Feel the excitement building as you witness Pat Taaffe astride Irish-trained Arkle triumphantly clearing the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House. Marvel at the artistic beauty captured in Racecourse Ground Art - Wrexham, where every brushstroke brings alive the passion and energy that permeates these hallowed grounds. Take your place at Saratoga Race Course's Starting Post in NY State, USA, feeling your heart race as thoroughbreds thunder past you towards victory. Travel back further still to 1940s Newmarket Race Course, where elegance meets adrenaline amidst an atmosphere steeped in tradition. Witness Red Rum soaring over fences during his triumphant Grand National win – a moment frozen forever in time. Delve deeper into history with an engraving from Warwick Races dating all the way back to April 1845. Imagine being among those who witnessed horse racing's evolution firsthand. Step into The Paddock at Doncaster Race Course, possibly from the 1920s, surrounded by glamour and anticipation as spectators eagerly await their chosen champions. Gaze upon grandstands that have stood witness to countless victories and defeats; each structure holds stories etched within its walls. Folkestone racecourse stands tall against nature's backdrop while hosting thrilling races for enthusiastic fans. Experience royalty's presence at The Princes Second Derby in 1900 when Diamond Jubilee galloped first past the post under unknown creator’s watchful eye – proof that greatness knows no boundaries or origins.