Hooper’s Science
Title
Hooper’s Science
Subject
Horse racing in art
Description
Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts owner and breeder Fred William Hooper with one of his most notable horses, U.S. Racing Hall of Famer Precisionist. Hooper is examining other contenders before the 1986 Marlboro Cup Handicap, including Roo Art, Mogambo, Ogygian, Lady’s Secret, Ends Well, and Turkoman.
Precisionist won the Californian Stakes, Woodward Stakes, and San Pasqual Handicap in 1986, but Turkoman took the Marlboro Cup Handicap.
Precisionist won the Californian Stakes, Woodward Stakes, and San Pasqual Handicap in 1986, but Turkoman took the Marlboro Cup Handicap.
Creator
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Date
1986
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; 14 x 13 in.
Type
still image
Original Format
Pen and ink
Physical Dimensions
14 x 13 in.
Collection
Citation
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb, “Hooper’s Science,” The Keeneland Library, accessed April 19, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/56.