St Leger Collection (#2)

The Rt. Hon. The Earl of Lichfields Elis. Winner of the St. Leger 1836, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

The Start for the St. Leger, 1851, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Diamond Jubilee, c1905 (c1910). Artist: Henry Powell Palfrey
Diamond Jubilee, c1905 (c1910). Diamond Jubilee (1897-1923) was a British-bred thoroughbred racehorse and sire, owned by King Edward VII

The Race for the St Leger 1851 - Newminsters Year, c1851. Artist: JH Engelheart
The Race for the St Leger 1851 - Newminsters Year, c1851. Newminster (1848-1868), British Thoroughbred racehorse who won the St. Leger Stakes in 1851. After Henry Thomas Alken (1785?1851)

Matilda Beating Mameluke, St. Leger, 1827, 1827. Artist: Benjamin Herring
Matilda Beating Mameluke, St. Leger, 1827, 1827. From The Connoisseur Volume LXXXIV, edited by C. Reginald Grundy. [The Connoisseur Ltd, London, 1929]

St. Leger Horses In Front of the Doncaster Stand, c1901, (1903). Artist: WW Rouch
St. Leger Horses In Front of the Doncaster Stand, c1901, (1903). Doncaster Racecourse, Doncaster, South Yorkshire, hosts the St Leger Stakes and the Racing Post Trophy

Colonel St Leger, 20th century. Modern print after Gainsboroughs painting of 1782, of John Hayes St Leger (1756-1800)

S. A. NICHOLs NEWMINSTER, WINNER OF THE GREAT ST
S.A. Nichols " newminster, " Winner of the Great St. Leger Stakes, at Doncaster, 1851

Lord and Lady Grenfell and their infant son after the babys christening at St Margarets Church, Westminster, London 17 June 1935

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"St Leger: A Glorious Legacy of Equestrian Excellence" Step back in time to the Diamond Jubilee of 1911, where Persimmon triumphed as the victor of the St. Leger, etching his name into racing history. Delve even further into the annals of time and witness a captivating scene from 1836 - an artist's depiction capturing the intensity and excitement of the Race for the Great St. Leger Stakes. Intriguingly, it was Approbation who stole hearts in 1837 with an impeccable display on that fateful day at Doncaster Races. La Fleche, a magnificent racehorse owned by Baron Maurice de Hirsch, left spectators awe-struck with her multiple Classic victories. Galtee More stands tall as a legend in horseracing folklore - winner not only of the Derby but also conquering both The Two Thousand Guineas and The St. Leger in 1897; a feat that remains unparalleled to this day. Through black-and-white photographs and engravings, we catch glimpses of timeless moments at The St. Leger - an event steeped in tradition and grandeur since its inception. From Petrarch's triumphant gallop across the finish line to Nutwith's unforgettable victory engrained forever within our memories. One cannot overlook Diamond Jubilee, proudly owned by none other than Prince of Wales himself; he too basked in glory as he claimed victory at The St. Leger amidst thunderous applause. The allure and prestige surrounding this prestigious race have endured through centuries past – each year bringing forth new tales woven into its rich tapestry. As hooves thunder down Doncaster's hallowed turf once more, let us celebrate this remarkable legacy that is "St Leger, " forever etched upon equestrian excellence for all generations to cherish and admire.