A rural scene with a racecourse to the right. Six horses are participating in a race. On the right, two men are watching the race. One is sitting on a horse, the other standing with the back to the viewer in front of the horse. He is wearing a top hat and frock coat and is holding a cane in his hands behind his back. A horse's head, wearing blinkers, is visible at the left margin. More horses and riders in the background to the left.