Sports Race Collection (page 7)

Racegoers In Poona
Spectators in the stand at a horse race in Poona, India, October 1899. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Racing In Trinidad
The finish of a race at the Queens Park, or Savannah, during the Trinidad Turf Club races, Port of Spain, Trinidad, circa 1925. (Photo by Topical Press Agency/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Horse Race In India
Spectators around the paddock before a horse race, India, circa 1905. (Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Four Racehorses
July 1930: Racehorses Royal Gris, Nomination, Dunmore and Handley Cross, winners of races at Ranelagh, Richmond, Olympia and Hatfield. (Photo by Sasha/Getty Images)

Record Dog
24th July 1948: Priceless Border, winner of the Greyhound Derby and the fastest dog in his league preparing for his last race before becoming a stud at Wembley Stadium Kennels

Dr Syntax
1st April 1813: Dr Syntax spends a day at the race track in York, and dances with rage upon losing his money. Original Artwork: Drawn and engraved by Thomas Rowlandson

Napier Racing Car
5th November 1926: Napier racing car designed by Captain Malcolm Campbell. (Photo by E. Bacon/Topical Press Agency/Getty Images)

A Moss Motor
29th June 1957: A car designed specifically for racing driver Stirling Moss, in an attempt to break the International Class F. Flying Mile Record, at Salt Flats, Utah, USA

Fire At Goodwood
Roy Salvadoris Aston Martin racing car burning in the pits during the RAC Tourist Trophy race at Goodwood, West Sussex, 8th September 1959

Oldtime Racetrack
UNITED STATES - CIRCA 1930s: Oldtime Racetrack With Victorian Bleachers And Spectators, Watching A Motor Car Race On The Dirt Speedway With Dust Plumes Following The One-Man Racecars (Photo by H)

France, Lyon, Mosaic work depicting the games of the circus, Quadriga race 2nd century A.D.. Gallo-Roman art, Musee de la Civilisation Gallo-Romaine (Archaeological Museum)

Terracotta relief depicting chariot races in circus
Roman civilization. Terracotta relief depicting a chariot races in the circus

Architectural fragment representing a winged genius guiding a chariot on the circus racecourse France, Arles, Musee D art Paien (Archaeological Museum), Roman art

Panathenaic amphora decorated with figure of racing chariot
Greek civilization. Black-figure pottery. Panathenaic amphora decorated with figure of racing chariot

Sarcophagus relief depicting chariots in circus race
Roman civilization. Sarcophagus relief depicting a circus race. Detail

Pentelic marble relief depicting horsemen race in Panathenaic procession, from west frieze of Parthenon
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Phidias, west frieze of the Parthenon: horsemen race in the Panathenaic procession. Pentelic marble relief, 445-438 b.C

Relief depicting Circus Maximus during games
Roman civilization, 1st century A.D. Relief depicting Circus Maximus during games

Italy, Venice, Competitive boat races on Grand Canal by Giacomo Franco, engraving
Italy, 17th century.Venice.Competitive boat races on the Grand Canal. Engraving by Giacomo Franco (1556-1620)

Base of Kouros with relief depicting procession with hoplites
Greek civilization, 5th century b.C. Base of a Kouros with relief depicting a procession with hoplites

Egypt, Cairo, Ancient Memphis, Saqqara necropolis, painted reliefs in Tomb of Horemheb
Egypt - Cairo - Ancient Memphis (UNESCO World Heritage List, 1979). Saqqara necropolis. Tomb of Horemheb, New Kingdom, Dynasty XVIII. Interior, detail, painted reliefs

Mosaic work depicting a chariot race 3rd Century A.D. Spain, Madrid, Museo Arqueologico Nacional, Hispanic-Roman art

Young woman winning the chariot race, drawing from vase, red-figure pottery, illustration
Greek civilization. Young woman winning the chariot race. Drawing from a red-figure vase

Marble slab depicting Hercules and Aeolus with quadriga
Greek civilization, 2nd century b.C. - Hercules and Aeolus with quadriga. Marble slab

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Pushing Limits: The thrilling world of sports races unfolds before our eyes. From the synchronized power of the Crew Team Rowing, to the fierce battle between three jockeys fighting for victory in a horse race, this captivating collection captures the essence of competition. Feel the adrenaline rush as engines roar at the Indianapolis 500 and witness history being made during Tour De France in August 1951. But sometimes, life throws us unexpected surprises like 'Cart Before The Horse, ' reminding us that success can come from unconventional paths. Just like a Rolls-Royce gliding effortlessly on land, these athletes showcase their skills with grace and precision. Whether it's a quad boat racing against time or an intense Boat Race on water, every stroke counts towards triumph. Jockeys galloping towards glory while spectators cheer them on is a sight to behold from any angle - side view or not. As T T Photographer captures breathtaking moments frozen in time, we are reminded that dreams can truly take flight - just like those who soar 'Up Up And Away. ' Transport yourself back to Victorian London at Barnes Bridge and immerse yourself in the rich heritage of sports races where legends were born.