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The staff of owner, breeder, and trainer John E. Madden (third from left) tend to Alonso while Madden confers with prospective buyers; circa 1900

Jockeys Eddie Dugan (left) and Joe Notter at Sheepshead Bay Race Track in Brooklyn, New York City; June 1908

After workouts at Gravesend Race Track in Brooklyn, New York City; June 1905

Young Henry with jockey George Odom up

This photograph, taken in the 1890s, features the Thoroughbred Lamplighter with jockey Willie Simms up.

Lamplighter was the American Co-Champion Older Male Horse in 1893. He was owned by horseman and co-owner of the Monmouth Park Racetrack,…

Photograph of the Thoroughbred Tenny with jockey Isaac Burns Murphy up.

Tenny, known as "The Swayback" to his fans, is often remembered in association with his rivalry with Hall of Famer Salvator. Although Tenny won his first four races in 1890,…

Head shot of the American Thoroughbred King James with groom.

King James, son of Plaudit (1898 Kentucky Derby winner) out of Unsightly, was bred and foaled by John Madden in Kentucky.

He raced through age seven, primarily in the New York…

This photograph features the American Thoroughbred Broomstick.

Broomstick was foaled at McGrathiana Stud Farm in 1901. Sired by Ben Brush out of Elf, Broomstick had three successful racing seasons (1903 to 1905) before being retired to a stud…

Conformation shot of the American Thoroughbred Domino.

Hall of Famer Domino was foaled in 1891. He raced for three seasons (1893 to 1895) with a record of 19-2-1 from 25 starts, earning $193,550.

His career earnings were not surpassed until…

This photograph, taken at the turn of the 20th century, features an apron teeming with spectators at Sheepshead Bay Race Track in Brooklyn, New York.