In this print Dancing Brave is shown winning the Prix de L'Arc de Triomphe which I still consider to be one of the best horse races I have seen. He defeated such a high class field (including French Champion Bering who was previously thought to be unbeatable by his connections) and showed scintillating speed to pass his rivals and yet he was already beginning to pull up as he passed the winning post. It was certainly his finest performance which prompted the idea to produce this print which, in effect, gives a lasting record of his achievements which are listed at the bottom. The central picture is reproduced from an oil painting and the vignettes in the border are from watercolours. "