Eclipse was an undefeated 18th-century British Thoroughbred racehorse who won 18 races, including 11 King's Plates. He raced before the introduction of the British Classic Races, at a time when four-m
Sancho was a British Thoroughbred racehorse and sire best known for winning the classic St Leger Stakes in 1804. In a racing career which lasted from May 1804 until October 1806 he won eight of his tw
Sancho's owner Harry Mellish (right) fights a duel in 1807.
Sancho (foreground) defeats Hannibal in the 1,000 guinea match race at Brighton.