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This photograph features (from left to right) Alfred Gwynne "A.G." Vanderbilt, Jr., jockey John Gilbert, and Thoroughbred owner Ogden Phipps at the 1941 Withers Stakes at Belmont Park.

King Cole, owned by Phipps and ridden by Gilbert, claimed the…

This is a photographic portrait of the jockey William "Willie" Knapp.

Two of Knapp's notable wins include the 1918 Kentucky Derby aboard Exterminator and his 1919 Sanford Stakes victory over Man o’ War aboard Upset.

William Knapp was…

This photograph of Thoroughbred owners/breeders John Hay "Jock" Whitney (left) and Walter Morrison Jeffords, Sr. (right) was taken at the Whitney Handicap Trophy Presentation at Saratoga on August 10, 1929.

Jeffords owned Bateau, the winning horse…

This photograph, taken in 1913, features the Whitney "Carry All" that carried Harry Payne Whitney's polo equipment.

This photograph features Thoroughbred owners Harry Payne "H.P." Whitney (left) and James Robert Keene (right) in conversation.

Harry Payne Whitney, American businessman, avid sportsman, and prominent Thoroughbred owner, was the leading U.S. owner…

This is a photographic portrait of the jockey Vincent Powers.

Powers achieved acclaimed success as both a jockey and trainer in the United States and Europe during the first three decades of the 20th century. He is the only rider to have ever led…

This photograph features a view of Hialeah's palm tree studded paddock and lawn through a lattice-worked grandstand archway.

This photograph features the Jamaica Racetrack's clubhouse and grandstand from the clubhouse turn at track level.

This photograph depicts Twenty Grand on the way to the winner's circle at Belmont Park in 1931. He is being led by owner Helen Julia Hay Whitney. The jockey up is Charles E. Kurtsinger, also known as "Charley" and "The Flying Dutchman."…

This photograph features the Belmont Park Racetrack's Turf and Field Club.