Steeplechase Collection (#3)

Poster, greyhound racing. mid 20th century

Interior pages of The Illustrated London News, 1849
Example of a double page spread from The Illustrated London News, dated 17th March 1849. Pictured here is heroic young seaman Lieutenant Molesworth

A Steeplechase (engraving)
1105436 A Steeplechase (engraving) by Zwecker, Johann Baptist (1814-76); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Steeplechase. Illustration for The Illustrated London News)

Steeplechase with Gentlemen Riders at Madrid (engraving)
1103362 Steeplechase with Gentlemen Riders at Madrid (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steeplechase with Gentlemen Riders at Madrid)

Athletic Sports at Oxford (engraving)
1057123 Athletic Sports at Oxford (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Athletic Sports at Oxford)

Cross-country steeplechase (b / w photo)
3636038 Cross-country steeplechase (b/w photo) by English Photographer, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Cross-country steeplechase)

The Leamington, Oct. 20th 1840: The Start (colour litho)
BSA266819 The Leamington, Oct. 20th 1840: The Start (colour litho) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); 63.5x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

A Novel Summer Gymkhana at Vincennes (litho)
1628946 A Novel Summer Gymkhana at Vincennes (litho) by Cleaver, Ralph (fl.1902); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Novel Summer Gymkhana at Vincennes)

A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho)
1626449 A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic (litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Schoolboys Holiday Frolic)

Amateur Athletic Championships at Birmingham (engraving)
1616424 Amateur Athletic Championships at Birmingham (engraving) by Dadd, S.T. (19th century) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Amateur Athletic Championships at Birmingham)

Head of the Fallen Jockey, c. 1866 (black chalk heightened with white on brown paper)
5667935 Head of the Fallen Jockey, c.1866 (black chalk heightened with white on brown paper) by Degas, Edgar (1834-1917); 25.4x34 cm; National Gallery of Art, Washington DC

Second Mile, from Steeplechasing, engraved by Charles Hunt (1929-1900) (colour litho)
BSA266444 Second Mile, from Steeplechasing, engraved by Charles Hunt (1929-1900) (colour litho) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94) (after); 49x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

The Prince of Wales at Baden-Baden, Jubilee of the International Club (engraving)
1044417 The Prince of Wales at Baden-Baden, Jubilee of the International Club (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Prince of Wales at Baden-Baden)

The First Steeple Chase on Record, 1839 (colour litho)
981812 The First Steeple Chase on Record, 1839 (colour litho) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: The First Steeple Chase on Record, 1839)

Steeplechase by Members of the Houses of Commons at Bicester (engraving)
1055541 Steeplechase by Members of the Houses of Commons at Bicester (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

At the racecourse: over the last fence (chromolitho)
1093257 At the racecourse: over the last fence (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the racecourse: over the last fence)

At the racecourse: fallen (chromolitho)
1093256 At the racecourse: fallen (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: At the racecourse: fallen)

Steeplechase at Punchestown Races (engraving)
1099524 Steeplechase at Punchestown Races (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Steeplechase at Punchestown Races)

Riders at the water jump on the new riding switchback at the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, London (b / w photo)
6014341 Riders at the water jump on the new riding switchback at the Alexandra Palace, Muswell Hill, London (b/w photo) by English Photographer

The Advance towards Dongola (engraving)
1605776 The Advance towards Dongola (engraving) by Wright, Henry Charles Seppings (1850-1937); Private Collection; (add.info.: The Advance towards Dongola)

Little boy in jockey clothing sitting on a log (chromolitho)
961394 Little boy in jockey clothing sitting on a log (chromolitho) by French School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Little boy in jockey clothing sitting on a log)

Grasshopper Racing (coloured engraving)
979181 Grasshopper Racing (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grasshopper Racing.); © Look and Learn

The Grand National Steeplechase: Valentines Jump, (oil on canvas)
827246 The Grand National Steeplechase: Valentines Jump, (oil on canvas) by Wells, John Sanderson (1872-c.1940); 30.9x50.8 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: The Grand National Steeplechase)

Grand Military Steeple Chase, at London, Canada West, 9th May, 1843, engraved by J
2632374 Grand Military Steeple Chase, at London, Canada West, 9th May, 1843, engraved by J. Harris, 1845 (colour aquatint) by Alexander

Forward, again
LLM460036 Forward, again by Copping, Harold (1863-1932); Private Collection; (add.info.: Forward, again. Illustration for Tom Browns School Days by Thomas Hughes (Collins)

The Leamington, Oct. 20th 1840: Coming In (colour litho)
BSA266820 The Leamington, Oct. 20th 1840: Coming In (colour litho) by Hunt, Charles (Snr.) (1803-77); 63.5x76.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Forth Mile, from Steeplechasing, engraved by Charles Hunt (1829-1900) (colour litho)
BSA266445 Forth Mile, from Steeplechasing, engraved by Charles Hunt (1829-1900) (colour litho) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94) (after); 49x56.5 cm; Private Collection; (add.info)

Stilton a Hunter, The Property of Colonel Loyd Lindsay, VC, MP, A Winner of the Punchestown, Ireland
6029217 Stilton a Hunter, The Property of Colonel Loyd Lindsay, VC, MP, A Winner of the Punchestown, Ireland, Steeplechase (colour litho) by English School

A Steeplechase (oil on board)
1765058 A Steeplechase (oil on board) by Alken, Samuel Henry (1810-94); 21x39.4 cm; Private Collection; (add.info.: A Steeplechase. Samuel Henry Alken (1810-1894), aka Henry Alken, Jun. Oil on board

Study for Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey
877044 Study for Scene from the Steeplechase: The Fallen Jockey, 1866 (black & dark-brown chalks with stumping on blued white wove paper) by Degas

The Grand National 1949. Winner "Russian hero"leads over Bechers Brook
The Grand National 1949. Winner " Russian hero" leads over Bechers Brook. 27th March 1949

Jockey Fred Winter working out on the Downs. 15th July 1954

Jockey Fred Winter at Newon Abbot Steeplechase meeting. 31st July 1954

Grand National, April 1987 Horses jumping the Chair at Aintree

Horseracing action in the Portsdale Steeplechase at Plumpton. Parvin on Squire Marten won the race. 27th February 1928

Horseracing action in the Mill Hurdle Race at Windsor. He Will on the way to victory 8th December 1927

Chris Brasher marries tennis star Shirley Bloom at Chelsea Old Church

"Angel Hill"unseats the jockey at the Canal Turn on the second time round
" Angel Hill" unseats the jockey at the Canal Turn on the second time round during the Grand National race. He caught his mount later and remounted. March 1950 P005636

Jockey Graham McCourt on Nortons Coin after winning the Gold Cup race at Cheltenham. 15th March 1990

Jockey Richard Dunwoody on Desert Orchid after finishing in third place in the Gold Cup race at Cheltenham. 15th March 1990

Racehorse Desert Orchid during the Cheltenham Gold Cup race 15th March 1990

1956 Cheltenham Gold Cup. No. 1 Limber Hill and jockey J Power taking a fence on his way
1956 Cheltenham Gold Cup. No.1 Limber Hill and jockey J Power taking a fence on his way to winning the race, trained by W.P. Dutton and owned by Mr J. Davey. 8th March 1956

Jockey Richard Dunwoody on Desert Orchid racing to the finish with Graham McCourt on Nortons Coin in the Gold Cup race at Cheltenham. Nortons Coin took first place with Desert Orchid finishing third

Jockey Richard Dunwoody on Desert Orchid leading the pack during the Gold Cup race at Cheltenham. 15th March 1990

Scenes from a steeplechase: Taking a Hedge, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes from a steeplechase: Taking a Hedge; A Steeplechase: Near the Finish, ca. 1845

Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes from a Steeplechase: The Winner; A Steeplechase: The Winner, ca. 1845

Scenes From a Steeplechase: Another Hedge, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes From a Steeplechase: Another Hedge; A Steeplechase: Taking a Hedge and Ditch, ca. 1845

Scenes from a steeplechase: Near the Finish, ca. 1845. Creator: Henry Thomas Alken
Scenes from a steeplechase: Near the Finish; A Steeplechase: Another Hedge, ca. 1845

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"Thrilling Moments and Triumphs: A Glimpse into the World of Steeplechase" Pat Taaffe on Irish-trained Arkle takes the last fence ahead of English champion Mill House: Witnessing a remarkable display of skill and determination as Pat Taaffe guides Arkle to victory, conquering the final hurdle with sheer brilliance. Desert Orchid clears a jump during the Cheltenham Gold Cup race 15th March 1990: In an awe-inspiring moment, Desert Orchid soars through the air, defying gravity with grace and power in pursuit of glory at the prestigious Cheltenham Gold Cup. Steeplechase with Faller: The heart-stopping intensity captured in one frame, where both horse and rider face formidable obstacles while pushing their limits towards triumph or fall. Racehorse Foinavon, ridden by jockey John Buckingham on his way to win the Grand National: Against all odds, Foinavon gallops fearlessly towards victory under John Buckingham's expert guidance, etching their names forever in Grand National history. The Grand National at Aintree Racecourse, Liverpool: Sergeant Murphy coming home to win: A momentous occasion unfolds as Sergeant Murphy charges across the finish line amidst thunderous cheers from spectators; an unforgettable triumph that will be celebrated for years to come. Racing at Haydock Park - January 1948: Immersed in nostalgia, this snapshot captures horses thundering down Haydock Park's track as they compete fiercely for glory against a backdrop of winter beauty. West Surrey Staghounds Point-to-point races at Slyfield: Amidst picturesque scenery and roaring crowds, courageous riders navigate treacherous terrain during point-to-point races hosted by West Surrey Staghounds – a true test of horsemanship skills. Teal and Legal Joy take the last fence in the 1952 Grand.