Arthur Coventry (1852-1925) 1884 Jockey Watercolour Jean Cocteau She was the first Thoroughbred

She was the first Thoroughbred mare to earn more than $1 million and was one of the pioneers of inter-continental racing

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PUBLISHER: Shelton

Tokyo Museum of Contemporary Art

Arthur Coventry (1852-1925) 1884 Jockey Watercolour Jean Cocteau She was the first ThoroughbredArt Sz: 9 3 4"H x 6"W Frame Sz: 16"H x 12 1 2"W Youngest son of the Honourable Henry Coventry, Arthur was born at Melton Mowbray on December 7, 1852. He was an exceptionally fine gentleman rider who donned silks for the first time at Croxton Park in the spring of 1874. He won his first flat race a little later at Worcester riding The Baby, by which name the jockey was to be familiarly known throughout his career. Such were his skills that he was