This seminal work on thoroughbred horse racing, first published in 1791, remains an essential resource for breeders, trainers, and enthusiasts. The General Stud Book provides detailed pedigrees of race horses born in Great Britain and Ireland, along with information on sires, dams, and notable performances. The book also contains rules and regulations governing the breeding and registration of thoroughbreds, making it an invaluable historical document as well as a practical resource. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.