Battle of Monmouth
Title
Battle of Monmouth
Subject
Horse racing in art
Description
Peb's caricature/humorist artwork depicts contenders for Monmouth Park’s 1987 Haskell Invitational Handicap. Bet Twice is pictured with principal shareholder Robert Levy and trainer Jimmy Croll. Also featured are depictions of Alysheba’s trainer Jack Van Berg and racetrack executive Hal Handel.
Bet Twice, having already beaten Alysheba at the Belmont Stakes, also took the Haskell Invitational; but Alysheba was victorious in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 1987.
Bet Twice, having already beaten Alysheba at the Belmont Stakes, also took the Haskell Invitational; but Alysheba was victorious in both the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 1987.
Creator
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb
Date
1987
Rights
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
Format
Pen and ink; 14 x 15.5 in.
Type
still image
Original Format
Pen and ink
Physical Dimensions
14 x 15.5 in.
Files
Collection
Citation
Pierre Bellocq, aka Peb, “Battle of Monmouth,” The Keeneland Library, accessed September 7, 2024, https://keenelandlibrary.omeka.net/items/show/57.