Treasure Island
Horse racing in art
Peb's artwork depicts Helena Allaire du Pont, owner of U.S. Racing Hall of Famer Kelso, with trainer Carl Hanford and U.S. Racing Hall of Fame jockey Ismael Milo Valenzuela, Kelso’s predominant rider from 1962.
Kelso held the title of American Horse of the Year for five consecutive years (1960 to 1964).
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Peb FBW1538
1965
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Pen and ink; 10.25 x 13.75 in.
English
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Hooper’s Science
Horse racing in art
Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts owner and breeder Fred William Hooper with one of his most notable horses, U.S. Racing Hall of Famer Precisionist. Hooper is examining other contenders before the 1986 Marlboro Cup Handicap, including Roo Art, Mogambo, Ogygian, Lady’s Secret, Ends Well, and Turkoman.
Precisionist won the Californian Stakes, Woodward Stakes, and San Pasqual Handicap in 1986, but Turkoman took the Marlboro Cup Handicap.
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Peb FBW1288
1986
This digital resource may be freely searched and displayed. Permission must be received for subsequent distribution in print or electronically. Physical rights are retained by the Keeneland Library. Copyright is retained in accordance with U.S. copyright laws.
Pen and ink; 14 x 13 in.
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