N7311 : National Stud Arkle

taken 17 years ago, near to Kildare, Co Kildare, Ireland

National Stud     Arkle
National Stud Arkle
Arkle
The Irish thoroughbred racehorse Arkle is widely regarded as the greatest steeplechaser in history. Regarded as a remarkable combination of talent, intelligence and bravery,

Arkle was also the first horse to capture the imagination of the British public outside racing circles. He left everyone who witnessed him in awe of his remarkable abilities. Even when he was still around, the general belief was that racing would never see his kind again.

Foaled in 1957, Arkle was bred by Mary Baker and later purchased by Anne, the Duchess of Westminster. He was sired by Archive and the mare Bright Cherry. His grandsire was the undefeated Nearco, one of the best flat racehorses ever.
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N7311, 21 images   (more nearby search)
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Date Taken
Wednesday, 5 September, 2007   (more nearby)
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Monday, 26 April, 2010
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Museum / Heritage Centre   (more nearby)
Subject Location
Irish: geotagged! N 734 110 [100m precision]
WGS84: 53:8.7223N 6:54.2002W
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Irish: geotagged! N 734 110
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