#National Horse Racing Museum

Emma Hayward and William Archer welcomed their second son, Fred Archer into the world on the 11 January 1857. Born in Cheltenham, it was not surprising that he grew up to become a jockey; his father, older brother and later, younger brother, were all jockeys. It could be said that horse racing was in his blood from the moment he entered the…

A BRONZE statue of Queen Elizabeth II has been sold for £173250 to a racing-mad businessman who was a'great admirer' of the late monarch. Loaded Hong Kong-based entrepreneur Marc Chan has revealed the incredibly touching reasons why he paid the six-figure sum at auction. The maquette, sold at Tattersalls in Newmarket, showed the late Queen with a…

An extract from Steve Dennis's wonderful book, A History of Horse Racing in 100 Objects, an ambitious work that embraces the vast sweep of a global sport, condensing its heart and soul into a century of milestones that connect its ancient past and its vibrant present. Dem bones, dem bones. Visitors to the Royal Veterinary College in Hertfordshire…