Ave Caesars!
Horse racing in art
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.
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Peb FC1103
1993
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Pen and ink with watercolor; 13 x 18.75 in.
English
still image
United Nations Handicap
Horse racing in art
Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts contenders before the 1976 United Nations Handicap, including racehorses Dragset, Break Up the Game, Glowing Tribute, Toujours Pret, Victorian Prince, Erwin Boy, Intrepid Hero, Improviser, and Summertime Promise. Intrepid Hero, ridden by Sandy Hawley, won the 1976 United Nations Handicap.
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Peb FBW1683
1976
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Pen and ink; 12 x 17.5 in.
still image
The Princely Visit
Horse racing in art
Peb's artwork depicts the 1956 visit of Prince Rainier III of Monaco and Princess Grace Kelly to Atlantic City Racecourse’s United Nations Handicap.
Entries stand at attention. C. V. Whitney’s Career Boy, ridden by Sam Boulmetis, Sr., won the United Nations Handicap that year.
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Peb FBW701
1956
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Pen and ink; 9.25 x 13.25 in.
English
still image