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Thoroughbred Collection (#8)

From the majestic Vincent Rapide C 1000cc to the sleek Ducati 998R Italy they can a breed apart. They embody power, speed, and elegance in every stride

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Monument, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Monument, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Winner of the 1938 Jubilee race. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Panorama, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Panorama, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Winner of seven races in which he competed in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Mirza II, Jockey: H. Wragg, 1939

Mirza II, Jockey: H. Wragg, 1939. Winner of the Greenham Plate at Newbury in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Legend of France, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939

Legend of France, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939. Winner of the White Rose Stakes at Hurst Park in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Golden Sovereign, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939

Golden Sovereign, Jockey: T. Weston, 1939. British jockey Tommy Weston rode a total of 1, 455 winners. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Free Fare, Jockey: B. Hobbs, 1939

Free Fare, Jockey: B. Hobbs, 1939. Winner of the General Peace Open Hurdle Race at Lingfield in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Foxglove II. Jockey: G. Richards, 1939

Foxglove II. Jockey: G. Richards, 1939. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Foxbrough II, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Foxbrough II, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Foxborough II ridden by Pat Beasley won the 1938 Middle Park race. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Foray, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939

Foray, Jockey: P. Beasley, 1939. Foray ridden by Pat Beasley won the 1938 Kings Stand Stakes. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Flares, Jockey: R. A. Jones, 1939

Flares, Jockey: R. A. Jones, 1939
Flares, Jockey: R.A. Jones, 1939. Winner of the Ascot Gold Cup in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Fair Copy, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939

Fair Copy, Jockey: R. Perryman, 1939. Richard Perryman was one of the best jockeys riding between the wars. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Couvert, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939

Couvert, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939. Winner of the Royal Hunt Cup. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Cosmopolitan, Jockey: J. Crouch, 1939

Cosmopolitan, Jockey: J. Crouch, 1939. Owned by King George VI. Jockey Jackie Crouch died in a plane crash at the age of 25. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Challenge, Jockey: E. Smith, 1939

Challenge, Jockey: E. Smith, 1939. Winner of the Jockey Club Stakes at Newmarket. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Cave Man, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939

Cave Man, Jockey: C. Richards, 1939. Winner of the Chester Vase and Jersey Stakes at Ascot in 1938. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O. Wills, Bristol, 1939]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Bookseller, Jockey: G. Richards, 1939

Bookseller, Jockey: G. Richards, 1939. Winner of the 1938 Great Yorkshire Handicap at Doncaster. Sir Gordon Richards (1904- 1986)

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Black Speck, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939

Black Speck, Jockey: A. Richardson, 1939; being led in by owner Mrs J V Rank after victory at the Newbury Summer Cup. From Racehorses & Jockeys, 1938 - A Series of 40. [W. D. & H. O

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Bois Roussel, Jockey: E. C. Elliott, 1939

Bois Roussel, Jockey: E. C. Elliott, 1939; being led in by his owner Peter Beatty after victory at the Epsom Derby in 1938

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Battleship, Jockey: B. Hobbs, 1939

Battleship, Jockey: B. Hobbs, 1939. Battleship (1927-1958) was an American thoroughbred racehorse who is the only horse to have won both the American Grand National

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: How The Secret Got Out, 1911

How The Secret Got Out, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Christmas Daisy, 1911

Christmas Daisy, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Dead-Heat between Lanercost and Beeswing, 1835-1850, (1911)

Dead-Heat between Lanercost and Beeswing, 1835-1850, (1911). Beeswing (1833-1854) was a 19th-century British Thoroughbred racehorse. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Admiral Togo III, 1911

Admiral Togo III, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Foxhall, 1880-1904, (1911)

Foxhall, 1880-1904, (1911)
Foxhall, 1911. Foxhall (1878-1904) was an American-bred Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Galopin, 1872-1899, (1911)

Galopin, 1872-1899, (1911)
Galopin, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Filho Da Puta, 1812-1835, (1911)

Filho Da Puta, 1812-1835, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Squire Beating Time, 19th century, (1911)

The Squire Beating Time, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Next Race, 19th century, (1911)

The Next Race, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Surefoot, 1911

Surefoot, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Horse-Racing, c1650-1700, (1911)

Horse-Racing, c1650-1700, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Delpini and Squire Wharton of Skeleton Castle, c18th century, (1911)

Delpini and Squire Wharton of Skeleton Castle, c18th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Paradox, 1882-1890, (1911)

Paradox, 1882-1890, (1911)
Paradox, 1911. Paradox (1882-1890) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: The Pretender, c1870s, (1911)

The Pretender, c1870s, (1911)
The Pretender, 1911. Pretender (1866-1878) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Kettledrum, c1860s, (1911)

Kettledrum, c1860s, (1911)
Kettledrum, 1911. Kettledrum (1858-1885) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire.From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Thormanby, c1860, (1911)

Thormanby, c1860, (1911)
Thormanby, 1911. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Ellington, 1853-1870, (1911)

Ellington, 1853-1870, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Beadsman, 1855-1872, (1911)

Beadsman, 1855-1872, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Brown Duchess, 19th century, (1911)

Brown Duchess, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Mincepie, 19th century, (1911)

Mincepie, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Mendicant, 19th century, (1911)

Mendicant, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Crucifix, 1837-1857, (1911)

Crucifix, 1837-1857, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Industry, 19th century, (1911)

Industry, 19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Queen of Trumps, 1832-1843, (1911)

Queen of Trumps, 1832-1843, (1911)
Queen of Trumps, 1911. Queen of Trumps (1832-1843) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare best known for winning the classic Oaks and St Leger Stakes in 1835

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Caller Ou, c1860s, (1911)

Caller Ou, c1860s, (1911)
Caller Ou, c1869s, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: St. Albans, c19th century, (1911)

St. Albans, c19th century, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Blink Bonny, 1854-1862, (1911)

Blink Bonny, 1854-1862, (1911)
Blink Bonny, 1911. Blink Bonny (1854-1862) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and broodmare. From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: West Australian, 1850-1870, (1911)

West Australian, 1850-1870, (1911). From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]

Background imageThoroughbred Collection: Stockwell, 1849-1871, (1911)

Stockwell, 1849-1871, (1911)
Stockwell, 1911. Stockwell (1849-1871) was a British Thoroughbred racehorse From British Sports and Sportsmen Part 1. [British Sports and Sportsmen, London, 1911]




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From the majestic Vincent Rapide C 1000cc to the sleek Ducati 998R Italy they can a breed apart. They embody power, speed, and elegance in every stride. Just like the legendary Austin-Healey 3000 Pat Moss or The Darley Arabian from c1720, their lineage is steeped in history and excellence. But it's not just about machines; even animals can be thoroughbreds. Take the Black Labrador Retriever dog from Germany - strong, loyal, and intelligent. And who can forget George Stubbs' masterpiece Whistlejacket? This painting captures the grace and beauty of a skewbald Shetland Pony galloping across a meadow. Thoroughbred motorcycles also make their mark on this list with the Kawasaki ZX-10R Ninja Japanese and Ducati 749R Italy leading the pack. These bikes exude precision engineering and exhilarating performance that thrill riders around the world. Yet at its core, thoroughbred represents more than just mechanical marvels or animal prowess; it symbolizes greatness in sports too. Eclipse was one such dark chestnut racehorse held by a groom with an accomplished jockey atop - an unstoppable force on any track. And where better to find these magnificent creatures than Lexington, Kentucky? At sunset on Darby Dan Farm stands a lone horse against a breathtaking backdrop - epitomizing freedom and strength. Finally, we pay homage to Nearco after his triumphant victory at Grand Prix de Paris – showcasing sheer determination that sets true thoroughbreds apart from others. Whether they're roaring down racetracks or gracefully trotting through fields, thoroughbreds captivate our hearts with their extraordinary abilities. They remind us of what it means to strive for greatness.