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05 - Morgan A93241 - William Norris Bill Boland Jockey portrait.tif
This photographic portrait features jockey William "Bill" Norris Boland in front of hanging silks. Boland is in King Ranch silks, and the photograph was taken at Belmont Park.

Boland rose to prominence after winning the 1950 Kentucky Derby and…

Morgan A94193 - 1955-09-24 Bill Boland Jockey on High Gun in the winner's circle of the Syonsby Stakes with Robert Kleberg Owner King Ranch at Belmont.jpg
This photograph features the jockey William 'Bill' Norris Boland up on High Gun in the winner's circle of the Syonsby Stakes with Robert Kleberg, owner of King Ranch, at Belmont Park.

High Gun, the 1954 Belmont Stakes winner, was named U.S.…

Triangle - 1941-06-04 Belmont Park - Blacksmith board.jpg
This photograph, taken on June 4, 1941, features the blacksmith board at Belmont Park.

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Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts U.S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer John M. Veitch, head trainer for Calumet Farm from 1976 until 1982, with jockey Jeffrey Fell and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame racehorse Alydar in the “Calumet” balloon en route to…

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Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts U.S. Racing Hall of Fame trainer John M. Veitch, head trainer for Calumet Farm from 1976 until 1982, leading a team of racehorses pulling a stagecoach: Sugar and Spice, Davona Dale, and Our Mims.

Our Mims…

Morgan A94388 - 1955-10-13 Frank David Dooley Adams Jockey on Neji at The Grand National Steeplechase Handicap at Belmont Park.jpg
This photograph features jockey Frank David "Dooley" Adams on Neji at the 1955 Grand National Steeplechase Handicap at Belmont Park.

Neji was the prominent steeplechase contender of the late 1950s. He claimed three American Grand National wins and…

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Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts racehorse Fit to Fight, 1984 Eclipse Award contender for Outstanding Older Male Horse, with trainer MacKenzie Miller and owner Paul Mellon. Mellon’s Rokeby Stables is depicted in Miller’s sweatshirt.

Fit…

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Peb's artwork depicts jockeys Tony Garramone, Daryl Montoya, Arnie Iliescu, Ronald Poulin, and Bernie Gonzalez at Belmont Park.

Cook 6377 - 1930-06-04 Giant White Pine on the Belmont Lawn (2).jpg
This photograph features the Belmont Park Lawn in 1930, with its giant white pine at center.

10 - Morgan A65012 - 1949-05-16 Gordon P Glisson Jockey at Belmont Park.jpg
This is a photograph of jockey Gordon P. Glisson.

Glisson, born in South Carolina, was named the country's leading rider in 1949 with 270 winning mounts. Notable wins include 1949's Santa Anita Derby with Old Rockport and in 1955's Hollywood…
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