Ave Caesars!
Title
Ave Caesars!
Subject
Horse racing in art
Description
Peb's artwork depicts 1993 Caesars International Handicap
contenders Lure and Star of Cozzene as gladiators in a Roman arena. Atlantic City Race Course owner Robert P. Levy and his wife Cissie are featured in the emperor’s box, while other entries are depicted as guards.
From 1990 to 1997, the United Nations Stakes was known as the Caesars International Handicap. Star of Cozzene, ridden by Jose Santos, won the race in 1993. Lure would claim it in 1994.
The United Nations Stakes was moved to Monmouth Park in 1999.
contenders Lure and Star of Cozzene as gladiators in a Roman arena. Atlantic City Race Course owner Robert P. Levy and his wife Cissie are featured in the emperor’s box, while other entries are depicted as guards.
From 1990 to 1997, the United Nations Stakes was known as the Caesars International Handicap. Star of Cozzene, ridden by Jose Santos, won the race in 1993. Lure would claim it in 1994.
The United Nations Stakes was moved to Monmouth Park in 1999.
Creator
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Date
1993
Rights
This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Format
Pen and ink with watercolor; 13 x 18.75 in.
Type
still image
Original Format
Pen and ink with watercolor
Physical Dimensions
13 x 18.75 in.
Files
Collection
Citation
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb, “Ave Caesars!,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 20, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/105.