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Epsom Spring Meeting - Great Metropolitan Steeple-Chase: the Jump at the Brook, 1850. Creator: Smyth
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Epsom Spring Meeting - Great Metropolitan Steeple-Chase: the Jump at the Brook, 1850. Creator: Smyth
Epsom Spring Meeting - Great Metropolitan Steeple-Chase: the Jump at the Brook, 1850. Horseracing on Epsom Common in Surrey. The ground, from...the nature of the soil and the effect of the weather, was extremely heavy and distressing to the horses, especially in the lower portion, where it was all but impossible for them to make a trot of it...A fine race home then ensued, which ended in favour of Fugitive by half a length; Maria Day second, Rachel thiid, the rest nowhere...'. Mr Stafford's Fugitive was ridden by H. Bradley. From "Illustrated London News", 1850
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This print depicts the thrilling moment at the Epsom Spring Meeting - Great Metropolitan Steeple-Chase, specifically 'the Jump at the Brook' in 1850. The scene unfolds on Epsom Common in Surrey, England, where the ground, due to its heavy soil and inclement weather, posed a significant challenge for the horses. The lower portion of the course was particularly distressing, making it nearly impossible for the horses to maintain a trot. Despite the challenging conditions, a fierce race ensued, with Mr. Stafford's Fugitive, ridden by H. Bradley, emerging as the victor by a mere half length. Maria Day finished second, and Rachel placed third. The print, created by the skilled hand of Smyth, was published in the Illustrated London News in 1850. The image captures the excitement and tension of the race, with jockeys and their mounts navigating the steeplechase's formidable hedge. Spectators, including Benjamin Herring and Harrison Weir, can be seen in the background, their faces expressing a mix of anticipation and anxiety. The British flag flies proudly in the wind, adding to the sense of national pride and tradition that surrounds the event. This print offers a glimpse into the past, transporting us back to a time when horseracing was a cherished pastime and the thrill of the chase could be experienced through the pages of a newspaper.
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