File:Skeleton Of Arkle The Horse At The Irish National Stud.jpg
Arkle was also the first horse to capture the imagination of the Irish and 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.
This photograph of Arkle's skeleton was taken at the Irish National Stud in County Kildare, Ireland.(required by the license)