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Sun Briar
This photograph of the graded stakes-winning Thoroughbred Sun Briar was taken in 1926.
Sun Briar was foaled in France in 1915 and purchased at the 1916 Saratoga yearling auction by newspaperman, businessman, and breeder Willis Sharpe Kilmer.…
Sun Briar was foaled in France in 1915 and purchased at the 1916 Saratoga yearling auction by newspaperman, businessman, and breeder Willis Sharpe Kilmer.…
Lexington
This is a digitized print image of American Thoroughbred and the 16-time leading North American sire, Lexington.
Lexington was born in 1850 within what is now the city limits of Lexington, Kentucky. He was bred by Dr. Elisha Warfield, an…
Lexington was born in 1850 within what is now the city limits of Lexington, Kentucky. He was bred by Dr. Elisha Warfield, an…
Gallahadion
Photograph of the American Thoroughbred Gallahadion taken the day after his 1940 Kentucky Derby win.
Gallahadion (by Sir Gallahad III out of Countess Time) was owned by Ethel Mars’ Milky Way Farm and trained by Roy Waldron. He began his career…
Gallahadion (by Sir Gallahad III out of Countess Time) was owned by Ethel Mars’ Milky Way Farm and trained by Roy Waldron. He began his career…
Ten Broeck
This image, reproduced from the Spirit of the Times, is of the American Thoroughbred Ten Broeck.
Ten Broeck was bred by John Harper and foaled near Midway, Kentucky, in June of 1872.
Ten Broeck set records at distances ranging from one to…
Ten Broeck was bred by John Harper and foaled near Midway, Kentucky, in June of 1872.
Ten Broeck set records at distances ranging from one to…
Tags: Aristides, John Harper, Mollie McCarty, Ten Broeck
Man o' War
This photograph features the American Thoroughbred Man o' War with his groom Will Harbut.
Newspaper headlines from around the world heralded Man o’ War (1917-1947) as “matchless,” the “wonder horse,” a “speed miracle,” and “peerless.”
After…
Newspaper headlines from around the world heralded Man o’ War (1917-1947) as “matchless,” the “wonder horse,” a “speed miracle,” and “peerless.”
After…
Tags: Man o’ War, Will Harbut
Mutuel Windows at Garden State Park
This photograph features the mutuel windows line on opening day (July 7, 1942) at Garden State Park Racetrack.
First Race at Gulfstream Park
This photograph captures the first race ever run at Gulfstream Park from the stands on February 1, 1939.
Gulfstream Park drew roughly 18,000 visitors for its inaugural four-day race meet.
Gulfstream Park drew roughly 18,000 visitors for its inaugural four-day race meet.
Tags: grandstand, Gulfstream Park, racetrack, spectators
War Admiral & Seabiscuit Match Race
This photograph, taken on November 1, 1938, from the stands, features the match race between War Admiral & Seabiscuit hosted by Pimlico Race Course.
The match race, often dubbed the 'Match of the Century,' drew roughly 40,000 spectators.…
The match race, often dubbed the 'Match of the Century,' drew roughly 40,000 spectators.…
Jockeys Weighing In
This photograph, taken from the Saratoga stands in August of 1937, shows jockeys dismounting and weighing in.
Tags: jockeys, racetrack, Saratoga Racecourse, spectators, weigh in
Yearlings Arriving at Saratoga
This photograph features Court Manor Stud yearlings arriving at Saratoga's yearling sale in August of 1937.