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"Best of the Blue Grass Stakes" on WVLK with Tom Leach
In 1991, radio personality Tom Leach produced this top ten ranking of Blue Grass Stakes races. The ranking was voted on by a panel of featured interviewees including legendary racing jockeys, owners, trainers, and farm managers including former…
"Grass Champ 1979" bust
A bust of Jean Cruguet by caricature/humorist artist Peb shows the jockey with grass for hair and proclaims him the grass champ of 1979. A reference to 1978 Horse of the Year Eclipse Award winner Mac Diarmida.
"Leading Jockeys"
Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts the records of several leading jockeys with female jockey Mary Jo Smith's record included.
"Piece of the Cake" at Breeder's Cup
Hall of Fame jockey Angel Cordero Jr. tops a cake considering which horse he will ride to a slice of victory. This artwork by caricature/humorist artist Peb pays homage to the racehorses piloted by Cordero in the 1984 Breeder's Cup: Spend a Buck,…
"Shoe" 5,000 Wins
Bill Shoemaker enjoys a cigar as he kicks back to celebrate 5,000 winners as bug boy Ronnie Ferraro buzzes overhead as a fly.
"Shoe" Breaks a Leg
Hall of Fame jockey Bill Shoemaker rests on a pillow of his career earnings as his leg is propped up in a horse shaped cast. The cast is signed with names of various stakes races.
(Work) In the Shadows
This painting captures the quiet routine of labor within Kentucky horse farms, where simple tasks like sweeping hay become acts of care and commitment. Horses graze beyond the barn, contrasting work with the peaceful rhythm of farm life. In the…
1895 Suburban Handicap
This photograph features the entries for the 1895 Suburban Handicap mid-race. At this point in its history, the Suburban Handicap was hosted by the Sheepshead Bay Race Track.
Eric Stable's William Donohue-trained Lazzarone (Anthony Hamilton up)…
Eric Stable's William Donohue-trained Lazzarone (Anthony Hamilton up)…
1897 Suburban Handicap
This photograph features the Sheepshead Bay Race Track at the 1897 Suburban Handicap.
Michael's Dwyer's Hardy Campbell, Jr.-trained Ben Brush (Willie Simms up) won the Suburban Handicap that year.
Michael's Dwyer's Hardy Campbell, Jr.-trained Ben Brush (Willie Simms up) won the Suburban Handicap that year.
1913 Polo International Play
This photograph features the Polo International Play between America and England in 1913. The score captured in the photograph is America (5) and England (2) during the 5th period. The final score was America (5.5) and England (3). A play in progress…