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Herring, John Frederick Sr. (British, 1795-1865) Mr. William Orde's Bay Filly Beeswing, by Dr. Syntax, with Cartwright Up Oil on canvas, 22" x 30" , Signed and dated Provenance: Richard Green Gallery, London. Beeswing was a legendary British Thoroughbred mare of the 19th century, celebrated as one of the finest of her era. Bred in northern England, she achieved widespread fame for her outstanding racing achievements. Her sire, Doctor Syntax, though small in stature, was a remarkable racehorse who claimed multiple victories in such prestigious events as the Preston Gold Cup and the Richmond Gold Cup. Beeswing boasted an impressive lineage, descending from the famed stallions Eclipse and Herod. Between 1835 and 1842, she competed in 63 races, with a stellar record of 51 wins, eight second-place finishes, and one third. Among her many triumphs, the most notable was her win in the 1842 Ascot Gold Cup. She also claimed the Newcastle Cup a record six times and won the Doncaster Cup on four occasions. As a broodmare, Beeswing produced eight foals, five of them sired by the champion stallion Touchstone. Her progeny included Nunnykirk, winner of the 2,000 Guineas, and Newminster, who not only won the St. Leger Stakes but also became a highly influential sire. Another of her foals, Honeysuckle, became a foundational broodmare, with her bloodlines appearing in such champions as Melton, Ayrshire, Damascus, Storm Cat, Sir Ivor, Bold Ruler, Golden Fleece, Assert, Ruffian, and John Henry. Beeswing’s influence extended far beyond the racetrack. Her immense popularity inspired a traditional Scottish tune named in her honor, now regarded as a beloved Scottish melody. Additionally, the Scottish village of Lochend was renamed Beeswing as a tribute to the mare’s enduring legacy.