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Imperial , famous English thoroughbred retired from racing to breed in Hungary. Photo by Laszlo Miko Stock Photo

RMWHB9MB–Imperial , famous English thoroughbred retired from racing to breed in Hungary. Photo by Laszlo Miko

Gimcrack (1760) was a grandson by Cripple of the Godolphin Arabian. At this active period of his racing career he was a very dark grey, but he later faded to an almost chalky white. He was an outstandingly honest and consistent little horse. His stud career is often dismissed as unimportant, but wrongly: his son Medley was immensely important to the American thoroughbred. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 102. Stock Photo

RMWH8HW5–Gimcrack (1760) was a grandson by Cripple of the Godolphin Arabian. At this active period of his racing career he was a very dark grey, but he later faded to an almost chalky white. He was an outstandingly honest and consistent little horse. His stud career is often dismissed as unimportant, but wrongly: his son Medley was immensely important to the American thoroughbred. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 102.

Byerley Turk, the eldest of the three famous founders of the Thoroughbred, the Byerley Turk's male line descends to the present through Herod. Dark brown colt, c. 1679 by Wootten. Imported into England in 1680s. As his portrait by Wootton shows, the Byerley Turk was an unmarked, dark brown horse with an Arabian appearance, despite his title as a Turk. He was very prepotent, and many of his offspring are noted to have been brown or black like himself. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 59. . . . Stock Photo

RMWH8H2C–Byerley Turk, the eldest of the three famous founders of the Thoroughbred, the Byerley Turk's male line descends to the present through Herod. Dark brown colt, c. 1679 by Wootten. Imported into England in 1680s. As his portrait by Wootton shows, the Byerley Turk was an unmarked, dark brown horse with an Arabian appearance, despite his title as a Turk. He was very prepotent, and many of his offspring are noted to have been brown or black like himself. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 59. . . .

RMWHBHHB–Byerley Turk, the eldest of the three famous founders of the Thoroughbred, the Byerley Turk's male line descends to the present through Herod. Dark brown colt, c. 1679 by Wootten. Imported into England in 1680s. As his portrait by Wootton shows, the Byerley Turk was an unmarked, dark brown horse with an Arabian appearance, despite his title as a Turk. He was very prepotent, and many of his offspring are noted to have been brown or black like himself. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 59. . . .

Flying Childers is considered the first truly great racehorse in the history of the Thoroughbred. In this, he followed his maternal grandsire (Old) Careless, who was said to be the best racehorse since his own sire, Spanker, who raced during the time of Charles II. Flying Childers was bred by Colonel Leonard Childers of Cantley Hall, Doncaster in Yorkshire, sired by Richard Darley's Arabian, imported from Aleppo, Syria around 1704. Darley kept his bay Arabian primarily as a private stallion at Aldby Park in Yorkshire but accepted a few outside mares, including Childer's mare Betty Leedes.. Stock Photo

RMWHAYBF–Flying Childers is considered the first truly great racehorse in the history of the Thoroughbred. In this, he followed his maternal grandsire (Old) Careless, who was said to be the best racehorse since his own sire, Spanker, who raced during the time of Charles II. Flying Childers was bred by Colonel Leonard Childers of Cantley Hall, Doncaster in Yorkshire, sired by Richard Darley's Arabian, imported from Aleppo, Syria around 1704. Darley kept his bay Arabian primarily as a private stallion at Aldby Park in Yorkshire but accepted a few outside mares, including Childer's mare Betty Leedes..

The Godolphin Arabian 1704. The Godolphin Arabian (ca 1724-1754), also known as the Godolphin Barb, was one of three horses which were the founders of the modern thoroughbred horse racing broodstock. All modern Thoroughbreds descend from three stallions imported to England from the Middle East in the late 17th and early 18th centuries: the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk, together with around 35 mares. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 61. Stock Photo

RMWH8ERH–The Godolphin Arabian 1704. The Godolphin Arabian (ca 1724-1754), also known as the Godolphin Barb, was one of three horses which were the founders of the modern thoroughbred horse racing broodstock. All modern Thoroughbreds descend from three stallions imported to England from the Middle East in the late 17th and early 18th centuries: the Darley Arabian, the Godolphin Arabian and the Byerly Turk, together with around 35 mares. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 61.

F Sinclair - Trainer and owner of the race horse ' Zev ' an American thoroughbred horse racing 15 October 1923 Stock Photo

RM2BWB3G7–F Sinclair - Trainer and owner of the race horse ' Zev ' an American thoroughbred horse racing 15 October 1923

This is one of the meetings described with such detestation by mercy to the Empress of Austria in 1776. The grandstand had just been built for Marie-Antoinette and her suite. they ate, drank, and betted on the upper floor. The horses racing at this date were all imported from England, although a few thoroughbred studs were by then established. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 102. Stock Photo

RMWH8HWM–This is one of the meetings described with such detestation by mercy to the Empress of Austria in 1776. The grandstand had just been built for Marie-Antoinette and her suite. they ate, drank, and betted on the upper floor. The horses racing at this date were all imported from England, although a few thoroughbred studs were by then established. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 102.

John Tayloe II of Mount Airy (1721-1779). This second-generation Virginia land-owner was one of the most significant of the founding fathers of the American thoroughbred. His Mount Airy stud was of the first importance from 1750 until 1828. His most valuable importation was Childers (by Flying Childers' son Blaze out of a Fox mare) who sired some of Virginia's best broodmares. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 108. Stock Photo

RMWH8HWJ–John Tayloe II of Mount Airy (1721-1779). This second-generation Virginia land-owner was one of the most significant of the founding fathers of the American thoroughbred. His Mount Airy stud was of the first importance from 1750 until 1828. His most valuable importation was Childers (by Flying Childers' son Blaze out of a Fox mare) who sired some of Virginia's best broodmares. The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 108.

Newmarket: Noel Murless (mounted) a leading Newmarket trainer who is expected to maintain his high reputation this flat race season. With him is James Park, a London evening newspaper racing correspondent 22 March 1954 Stock Photo

RM2GJ0K0A–Newmarket: Noel Murless (mounted) a leading Newmarket trainer who is expected to maintain his high reputation this flat race season. With him is James Park, a London evening newspaper racing correspondent 22 March 1954

This is one of the stallions privately imported to Yorkshire before the end of the 17th century which, like the Darcy 'Turks', have left no surviving male line, but are nevertheless as important as the three horses that have. Mr Edward Leedes' stallion has, by Lady Wentworth's reckoning, 112,667 crosses in the pedigree of Bahram (English triple crown 1935). The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 62-63. Stock Photo

RMWH8HXN–This is one of the stallions privately imported to Yorkshire before the end of the 17th century which, like the Darcy 'Turks', have left no surviving male line, but are nevertheless as important as the three horses that have. Mr Edward Leedes' stallion has, by Lady Wentworth's reckoning, 112,667 crosses in the pedigree of Bahram (English triple crown 1935). The History of Horse Racing by Roger Longrigg, page 62-63.

The Darley Arabian. This horse was foaled in 1700. he was about 20 years younger than Byerley's. He was bought by Thomas Darley in Aleppo in 1704, who sent him to his brother Richard at Aldby, Yorkshire. He stood there until 1730, latterly the property of John Brewster Darley. One of his sons was Bulle Rock, the first thoroughbred to go to America. Others were the two Childers, one of the first great thoroughbred racehorses, the other the progenitor, by Eclipse, of most of today's thoroughbreds (see pp. 78-80). Thoroughbred racehorses are descended from Arab stallions.. The History of Horse Stock Photo

RMWH8HX1–The Darley Arabian. This horse was foaled in 1700. he was about 20 years younger than Byerley's. He was bought by Thomas Darley in Aleppo in 1704, who sent him to his brother Richard at Aldby, Yorkshire. He stood there until 1730, latterly the property of John Brewster Darley. One of his sons was Bulle Rock, the first thoroughbred to go to America. Others were the two Childers, one of the first great thoroughbred racehorses, the other the progenitor, by Eclipse, of most of today's thoroughbreds (see pp. 78-80). Thoroughbred racehorses are descended from Arab stallions.. The History of Horse

RMWHBHJ0–The Darley Arabian. This horse was foaled in 1700. he was about 20 years younger than Byerley's. He was bought by Thomas Darley in Aleppo in 1704, who sent him to his brother Richard at Aldby, Yorkshire. He stood there until 1730, latterly the property of John Brewster Darley. One of his sons was Bulle Rock, the first thoroughbred to go to America. Others were the two Childers, one of the first great thoroughbred racehorses, the other the progenitor, by Eclipse, of most of today's thoroughbreds (see pp. 78-80). Thoroughbred racehorses are descended from Arab stallions.. The History of Horse

Richard Ten Broeck was born about 1810. He left West Point owing to dissipation, insubordination, or both. He became, by some accounts, a professional gambler, by others, a chevalier d'industrie: perhaps also both. In the 1840s he emerged as an imaginative racecourse manager. In 1853 he bought a three-year-old colt called Darley after a race at Lexington, and renamed it Lexington. Though he now owned the best horse in America, he was too aggressive to be popular. In England, from 1856 he became James R. Keene's racing manager, with more personal but less financial success. He returned to Stock Photo

RMWHAYC0–Richard Ten Broeck was born about 1810. He left West Point owing to dissipation, insubordination, or both. He became, by some accounts, a professional gambler, by others, a chevalier d'industrie: perhaps also both. In the 1840s he emerged as an imaginative racecourse manager. In 1853 he bought a three-year-old colt called Darley after a race at Lexington, and renamed it Lexington. Though he now owned the best horse in America, he was too aggressive to be popular. In England, from 1856 he became James R. Keene's racing manager, with more personal but less financial success. He returned to

Eclipse was bred in 1764 by the Duke of Cumberland. He was foaled at either Cranbourne or Cumberland Lodge, in Windsor Park, although local pride has given him as many other birthplaces as Homer. He was exceptionally big for his time - 15.2 or 15.3 - but his height is a matter of perennial debate. George Stubbs, (1724-1806) who painted him as a six-year-old, does not show the unusual conformation on which many contemporaries remarked: his quarters were perceptibly higher than his withers. Descended from the Darley Arabian breed of horse, his lineage is with the modern Thoroughbred. Stock Photo

RMWH8HX9–Eclipse was bred in 1764 by the Duke of Cumberland. He was foaled at either Cranbourne or Cumberland Lodge, in Windsor Park, although local pride has given him as many other birthplaces as Homer. He was exceptionally big for his time - 15.2 or 15.3 - but his height is a matter of perennial debate. George Stubbs, (1724-1806) who painted him as a six-year-old, does not show the unusual conformation on which many contemporaries remarked: his quarters were perceptibly higher than his withers. Descended from the Darley Arabian breed of horse, his lineage is with the modern Thoroughbred.

Flying Dutchman winning from Voltigeur at York 1851. Darley Arabian Sire line: King Fergus Branch. The Flying Dutchman was a talented horse of the highest class. This re-match, over two miles, held on May 13, 1851, was billed as the Match of the Century. The stands were packed with thousands of spectators, and they were treated to a magnificent racing spectacle. Voltigeur, carrying eight and a half pounds less than his rival and under a new partner, Nat Flatman, made all the running until about a hundred yards from home when The Flying Dutchman, under a sober Charles Marlow, ranged alongside Stock Photo

RMWH8HWX–Flying Dutchman winning from Voltigeur at York 1851. Darley Arabian Sire line: King Fergus Branch. The Flying Dutchman was a talented horse of the highest class. This re-match, over two miles, held on May 13, 1851, was billed as the Match of the Century. The stands were packed with thousands of spectators, and they were treated to a magnificent racing spectacle. Voltigeur, carrying eight and a half pounds less than his rival and under a new partner, Nat Flatman, made all the running until about a hundred yards from home when The Flying Dutchman, under a sober Charles Marlow, ranged alongside

RMWHBHJP–Eclipse was bred in 1764 by the Duke of Cumberland. He was foaled at either Cranbourne or Cumberland Lodge, in Windsor Park, although local pride has given him as many other birthplaces as Homer. He was exceptionally big for his time - 15.2 or 15.3 - but his height is a matter of perennial debate. George Stubbs, (1724-1806) who painted him as a six-year-old, does not show the unusual conformation on which many contemporaries remarked: his quarters were perceptibly higher than his withers. Descended from the Darley Abrabian breed of horse, his lineage is with the modern Thoroughbred.

Epsom, Surrey, England: Beaming with delight, New Yorker, Raymond Guest leads in his horse Larkspur, with Australian Jockey Neville Sellwood in the saddle after it had won the 183rd Derby Stakes here today. Second was Arcor, owned by French Textile magnate Marcel Boussac, and ridden by roger Poincelet, and third was Le Cantilien, owned by Mme Suzy Volterra and ridden by Yves Saint-Martin. 6 June 1962 Stock Photo

RM2GJ0HR7–Epsom, Surrey, England: Beaming with delight, New Yorker, Raymond Guest leads in his horse Larkspur, with Australian Jockey Neville Sellwood in the saddle after it had won the 183rd Derby Stakes here today. Second was Arcor, owned by French Textile magnate Marcel Boussac, and ridden by roger Poincelet, and third was Le Cantilien, owned by Mme Suzy Volterra and ridden by Yves Saint-Martin. 6 June 1962

Aintree Liverpool . Grand National won by '' Mr What '' ridden by Arthur Freeman and owned Mr DJ Coughlan . Second was Tiberetta and third was Green Dill Fall at Water Jump '' Richardstown '' ridden by T Taffe is shown falling nearest camera is '' Pippykin '' ridden by T Brookshaw and at far side is '' Sydney Jones '' ridden by M Tory . 29 March 1958 Stock Photo

RM2GJ0MG7–Aintree Liverpool . Grand National won by '' Mr What '' ridden by Arthur Freeman and owned Mr DJ Coughlan . Second was Tiberetta and third was Green Dill Fall at Water Jump '' Richardstown '' ridden by T Taffe is shown falling nearest camera is '' Pippykin '' ridden by T Brookshaw and at far side is '' Sydney Jones '' ridden by M Tory . 29 March 1958

29 MAY 1963 HORSES REACH THE MILE POST IN THE DERBY. RELKO WITH YVES SAINT-MARTIN UP WON THE RACE AND CAN BE SEEN IN THE CENTRE OF THE PICTURE BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE TWO HORSES WITH THE NOSEBANDS. EPSOM, SURREY, ENGLAND. Stock Photo

RM2GJ173X–29 MAY 1963 HORSES REACH THE MILE POST IN THE DERBY. RELKO WITH YVES SAINT-MARTIN UP WON THE RACE AND CAN BE SEEN IN THE CENTRE OF THE PICTURE BETWEEN AND BEHIND THE TWO HORSES WITH THE NOSEBANDS. EPSOM, SURREY, ENGLAND.

Brantome , France 's unbeaten 3 year old racehorse with Rouillon up on saddle . 7 October 1934 . Stock Photo

RM2BW3B7C–Brantome , France 's unbeaten 3 year old racehorse with Rouillon up on saddle . 7 October 1934 .

Newmarket . Snipe Wood ( C.Richards ). 13 May 1936 Stock Photo

RM2BW2B95–Newmarket . Snipe Wood ( C.Richards ). 13 May 1936

Newbury. Bellman . 31 March 1939 Stock Photo

RM2BW2B9N–Newbury. Bellman . 31 March 1939

Lingfield. Bellman . 8 May 1939 Stock Photo

RM2BW2B8N–Lingfield. Bellman . 8 May 1939

Allegiance Lingfield. 8 April 1938 Stock Photo

RM2BW2EH2–Allegiance Lingfield. 8 April 1938

RMWHB9MP–Russian racehorse : Auilin

RMWHB9M5–Galatea by W M McGill

Lamplighter by Henry Stull 1898 Stock Photo

RMWHB9M6–Lamplighter by Henry Stull 1898

RMWHB9MF–Parole by T J Scott 1883

American Eclipse : Currier and Ives lithograph , 1932. Artist J Cameron. . Foaled May 25 1814 Stock Photo

RMWHB9K3–American Eclipse : Currier and Ives lithograph , 1932. Artist J Cameron. . Foaled May 25 1814

Painting of Highflyer (1774 ) famous racehorse of his time . He was first an unbeatable racehorse and then the greatest stallion of his era . He was owned by Richard Tattersall. Stock Photo

RMWHBHKC–Painting of Highflyer (1774 ) famous racehorse of his time . He was first an unbeatable racehorse and then the greatest stallion of his era . He was owned by Richard Tattersall.

Painting - Immortals of the Turf. Champion racehorse Mill Reef is seen third from the left with jockey Geoff Lewis up ( no. 10) . Mill Reef is pictured amongst his ancestors . . They are from the left , Eclipse , Gimcrack , Diomed , The Tetrarch , St Simon , Flying Childers , Voltigeur and Hyperion Stock Photo

RMWHBHNN–Painting - Immortals of the Turf. Champion racehorse Mill Reef is seen third from the left with jockey Geoff Lewis up ( no. 10) . Mill Reef is pictured amongst his ancestors . . They are from the left , Eclipse , Gimcrack , Diomed , The Tetrarch , St Simon , Flying Childers , Voltigeur and Hyperion

Bay horse , Flying Fox. Photo by W A Rouch. . Winnner of the Derby and St Leger and sold as a four year old at the Duke of Westminster's sale for 37,500 guineas to M. Edmond Blanc Stock Photo

RMWHB9MK–Bay horse , Flying Fox. Photo by W A Rouch. . Winnner of the Derby and St Leger and sold as a four year old at the Duke of Westminster's sale for 37,500 guineas to M. Edmond Blanc

Horse Auction at the Old Winter Garden by Frederick Remington (1861 - 1909) Stock Photo

RMWHB9M4–Horse Auction at the Old Winter Garden by Frederick Remington (1861 - 1909)

RMWHB9MT–Epinard. Close-up

Kinscem 1878 Hungarian Jockey Club Stock Photo

RMWHB9MN–Kinscem 1878 Hungarian Jockey Club

France : Hippodrome des courses du Bois de Boulogne lithograph by E Guerard Stock Photo

RMWHB9K7–France : Hippodrome des courses du Bois de Boulogne lithograph by E Guerard

Epinard, painted by F Slim 1924 Stock Photo

RMWHB9MJ–Epinard, painted by F Slim 1924

Lancaster, by unknown artist : Winner of Spring Handicap 1893 Abe Bailey inset Stock Photo

RMWHB9KX–Lancaster, by unknown artist : Winner of Spring Handicap 1893 Abe Bailey inset

Flying Childers, from the painting by Sartorius after Seymour Stock Photo

RMWHB9M9–Flying Childers, from the painting by Sartorius after Seymour

Black Maria, by Edward Troye at the Jockey Club NY Stock Photo

RMWHB9ME–Black Maria, by Edward Troye at the Jockey Club NY

Brown horse, Ard Patrick. photo W A Rouch. . Winner of the Derby 1902. Sold to the German government for 20 000 guineas Stock Photo

RMWHB9KW–Brown horse, Ard Patrick. photo W A Rouch. . Winner of the Derby 1902. Sold to the German government for 20 000 guineas

The Derby at Epsom : The field rounding Tattenham Corner. 25 May 1955. . In the lead in this photo, Cardington King, with Noble Chieftain and Praetorian behind. The winner, Phil Drake (jockey wearing white sleeves and cap) is nearest the rails among the horses at the rear. The favourite, Acropolis, who finished third, is fifth from the right. Stock Photo

RMWHB9KT–The Derby at Epsom : The field rounding Tattenham Corner. 25 May 1955. . In the lead in this photo, Cardington King, with Noble Chieftain and Praetorian behind. The winner, Phil Drake (jockey wearing white sleeves and cap) is nearest the rails among the horses at the rear. The favourite, Acropolis, who finished third, is fifth from the right.