Algernon Thompson (1880-1944) - Oil on canvas - Bahram, the famous racehorse, signed and dated 1936 lower right, Frost & Reed gallery label and notes verso 'Owned by Aga Khan, 'Ridden by F. Fox', 21cm x 30cm, in mahogany frame under glass

Bahram (1932-1956) was an Irish-bred, English-trained racehorse, owned by HH Aga Khan III and trained by Frank Butters. He was undefeated in nine races during his short career from July 1934 - September 1935. Bahram was named "Horse of the Century" and the leading British two-year-old of 1934. He was ridden by veteran English jockey Frederick 'Freddie' Fox and in 1935, won the Triple Crown (2000 Guinea Stakes, Epsom Derby and St. Leger Stakes). At the end of 1935, he retired to stud, and was later exported to America then on to Argentina.