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Tony Leonard - Spectacular Bid, R.A. Smith up, Groom Herman Hall, Trainer Grover G (Bud) Delp, before 1979 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.tif
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…

Keeneland Library Featherston Collection - Spectacular Bid, Ronald Franklin up, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland 1979.jpg
This photograph captures Spectacular Bid, with Ronald Franklin up, being led to the winner's circle in the 1979 Blue Grass Stakes.

Keeneland Association - Spectacular Bid, Ron Franklin up, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland, April 26 1979.jpg
This photograph showcases Spectacular Bid, with Ron Franklin up, post race as fans watch from the stands at the 1979 Blue Grass Stakes.

Keeneland Association - Spectacular Bid, Deplaning at Bluegrass Airport Before 1979 Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland.jpg
Spectacular Bid arriving at the Blue Grass Airport for Keeneland’s 1979 Spring Meet after nine back-to-back wins with press looking on to capture the moment. The Hawksworth Farm favorite did not disappoint in the Blue Grass. Ronnie Franklin piloted…

Keeneland Association - Riva Ridge, Ron Turcotte up, in winner's circle with Penny Chenery, Lucien Laurin, and Eddie Sweat, Blue Grass Stakes 1972.tif
1972 Blue Grass winner Riva Ridge in the winner’s circle with owner Penny Chenery, trainer Lucien Laurin, and groom Eddie Sweat. A Triple Crown hopeful, Riva Ridge won the 1972 Kentucky Derby and Belmont Stakes but could not take the Preakness on a…

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Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts Triple Crown-winning racehorse Affirmed with U.S. Hall of Fame jockey Steve Cauthen, Affirmed’s trainer Laz Barrera, and Affirmed’s owner and breeder Louis Elwood Wolfson.

In this piece, Affirmed is…

Keeneland Association Bill Straus - Prairie Bayou, Mike Smith up, racing Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland April 10 1993.jpg
Racing Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith piloting Prairie Bayou to their 1993 Blue Grass victory. Prairie Bayou, future Champion Three-Year-Old Male, finished second in the Kentucky Derby before winning the Preakness Stakes at Pimlico in his next start.

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Peb's artwork depicts Hall of Fame jockey Mike Smith with 1993 Preakness Stakes winner Prairie Bayou.

Also featured are trainer Thomas Bohannan and Loblolly Stable owner John Ed Anthony. 

Prairie Bayou finished second in the Kentucky Derby in…

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Peb's artwork depicts Hall of Famer Point Given in a tennis match against 2001 Kentucky Derby winner Monarchos before the Belmont Stakes. Also featured are Bob Baffert, Point Given’s trainer, and New York Racing Association Chairman Barry K. Schwartz…

Herald Leader Ron Garrison Photo - Summer Squall, Pat Day up, Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland April 14 1990.jpg
Summer Squall, with Racing Hall of Fame jockey Pat Day up, after their 1990 Blue Grass Stakes win.

Sporting Cot Campbell’s Dogwood Stable colors, Summer Squall went undefeated in all five of his starts as a two-year-old. By his three-year-old…
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