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Steeplechase Collection (#5)

"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

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Illustration depicting a horse from the 1836 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase

Illustration depicting a horse from the 1836 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Illustration depicting the 1836 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase, 19th century

Illustration depicting the 1836 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase, 19th century
Illustration depicting the 1836 Grand Liverpool Steeplechase

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Moses Kiptanui Leads Birir

Moses Kiptanui Leads Birir 3000 Metres Steeplechase 01 September 1995 Date: 01 September 1995

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The Brook Jump, 1863

The Brook Jump, 1863. A print from Punch, or The London Charivari, 25th April 1863

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The water jump at the steeplechase, Auteuil, 1903

The water jump at the steeplechase, Auteuil, 1903. An illustration from Le Petit Journal, 7th June 1903

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Illustration, Steeplechase at St Albans

Illustration, Steeplechase at St Albans (or rather in the surrounding countryside) on 8 March 1832, with nineteen competitors. Date: 1832

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Elephant steeplechase at Rangoon

Elephant steeplechase at Rangoon
An elephant steeplechase which took place at Rangoon, on the eastern branch of the Irrawaddy river on 25 May 1858. British officers of the garrison at Rangoon rode the 13 elephants dressed in jockey

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Eton College Sports including Prince Henry

Eton College Sports including Prince Henry
Sports at Eton College in 1916. In the bottom left and bottom middle pictures is Prince Henry (later Duke of Gloucester), climbing out of the water jump in the steeplechase

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Lord Burghley in the steeplechase at Stamford Bridge

Lord Burghley in the steeplechase at Stamford Bridge
400 metres hurdles gold medallist, Lord Burghley, at the water jump in the steeplechase at an athletics meeting at Stamford Bridge, shortly after his win at the 1928 Amsterdam Olympic Games

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Capt Charles H. L. Beatty, Vanity Fair, GDG

Capt Charles H. L. Beatty, Vanity Fair, GDG
CAPT. CHARLES HAROLD LONGFIELD BEATTY (1870-1917) Trainer at Newmarket. Won his 1st steeplechase at 20 and went on to ride many winners

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Second Earl of Sefton

Second Earl of Sefton
WILLIAM PHILIP MOLYNEUX, second earl of SEFTON sportsman known as Lord Dashalong, founder of the Grand National steeplechase. ` Date: 1772 - 1838

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: ATLANTIC CITY, c1905. Steeplechase and the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey

ATLANTIC CITY, c1905. Steeplechase and the boardwalk in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Photograph, c1905

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Horse Engraving 1841

Horse Engraving 1841
Crisp Haired Horse engraving

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Source Size = 4994 x 3763

Source Size = 4994 x 3763
Steeplechasing: the Last Brook

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The House of Commons Steeplechase, a Close Finish in the Heavy Weight Division: Lord

The House of Commons Steeplechase, a Close Finish in the Heavy Weight Division: Lord Henry Bentinck Winning on the Post from Mr. Walter Long

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: House of Commons Point-To-Point Steeplechase Near Daventry: Mr

House of Commons Point-To-Point Steeplechase Near Daventry: Mr. A.E. Pease Winning on Nora Creina

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Source Size = 3933 x 2699

Source Size = 3933 x 2699
The Royal Artillery Steeplechase at Woolwich, 1868

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Source Size = 2448 x 2649

Source Size = 2448 x 2649
Silver Statuette of William the Taciturn, a Prize for the Forthcoming International Steeplechase, at Baden-Baden, Germany

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Cork Park Races: the Grand National Steeplechase, 1869

Cork Park Races: the Grand National Steeplechase, 1869

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The Windsor Steeplechase, 1869

The Windsor Steeplechase, 1869

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Hethersett Steeplechases, 1921 (w / c on paper)

Hethersett Steeplechases, 1921 (w / c on paper)
XPG359498 Hethersett Steeplechases, 1921 (w/c on paper) by Atkinson, John (1863-1924); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: Jumping a Fence (w / c on paper)

Jumping a Fence (w / c on paper)
BAL3304 Jumping a Fence (w/c on paper) by Alken, Henry Thomas (1785-1851); Private Collection; English, out of copyright

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The Newport Pagnel Steeple Chase, engraved by Smyth, from The Illustrated London News

The Newport Pagnel Steeple Chase, engraved by Smyth, from The Illustrated London News
XJF311253 The Newport Pagnel Steeple Chase, engraved by Smyth, from The Illustrated London News, 28th November 1846 (engraving) by Herring Snr

Background imageSteeplechase Collection: The Liverpool Grand Steeple Chase on Wednesday last, from The Illustrated London News

The Liverpool Grand Steeple Chase on Wednesday last, from The Illustrated London News
XJF311260 The Liverpool Grand Steeple Chase on Wednesday last, from The Illustrated London News, 8th March 1845 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; English




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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.