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William Lee “Bill" Shoemaker
Peb's artwork depicts Bill Shoemaker, U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey, atop his four Kentucky Derby winners: Ferdinand, Lucky Debonair, Tomy Lee, and Swaps.
Whirlaway wins 1941 Kentucky Derby
Whirlaway with Eddie Arcaro up wins the 1941 Kentucky Derby by eight lengths. An eventual Hall of Famer, Whirlaway earned back-to-back Horse of the Year titles in 1941 and 1942.
Tomy Lee in the Keeneland Paddock
This photograph shows Tomy Lee in Keeneland’s paddock before the Blue Grass in 1959. Bred in England and owned by Texans Fred Turner Jr. and his wife Juliette, Tomy Lee, piloted by Bill Shoemaker, broke a track record in Keeneland’s Forerunner Stakes…
The Portrait
Peb's artwork depicts 1959 Kentucky Derby contenders.
Strike the Gold wins 1991 Blue Grass
Strike the Gold, Chris Antley up, nearing the finish line to secure the jockey's single Blue Grass Stakes win in 1991. Strike the Gold finished second in the Florida Derby in March before his impressive performance in the Blue Grass, setting the colt…
Strike the Gold wins 1991 Blue Grass
Strike the Gold’s win in 1991 gave Racing Hall of Famer Chris Antley his first and only Blue Grass Stakes win. Strike the Gold’s victory was also a first for Hall of Fame trainer Nick Zito, who would claim two additional Blue Grass wins in 1998…
Strike the Gold ahead of 1991 Blue Grass
Strike the Gold, Chris Antley up, being led through the paddock at Keeneland ahead of the 1991 Blue Grass Stakes.
Spectacular Bid with groom and trainer
The sensational Spectacular Bid, with groom Herman Hall and trainer Bud Delp at Keeneland in April 1979.
The heavily favored colt was piloted by Ronnie Franklin to an impressive 7-length victory over Lot o’ Gold in the 1979 Blue Grass Stakes. The…
The heavily favored colt was piloted by Ronnie Franklin to an impressive 7-length victory over Lot o’ Gold in the 1979 Blue Grass Stakes. The…
Spectacular Bid is led to the winner's circle
This photograph captures Spectacular Bid, with Ronald Franklin up, being led to the winner's circle in the 1979 Blue Grass Stakes.
Spectacular Bid is lead to the winner's circle
This photograph showcases Spectacular Bid, with Ron Franklin up, post race as fans watch from the stands at the 1979 Blue Grass Stakes.