Dana and the Big A 2017

Dana and the Big A Drawing

This is the second drawing that I have done of Arrogate. In this picture he is with his exercise rider Dana Barnes. The pictures that I drew from were taken in Del Mar by Penelope Miller. Equine photographer and Senior Manager of Digital Media at ABR racing, she has become a friend over the last couple years, and this is the second time I have drawn from her photographs. They were used by permission. 

Parx Racing - Pa. Derby Day Sept. 23,2017

 September 23rd, I went to Parx Racing for the first time. The day was highlighted by back to back million dollar stakes races, the Cotillion, and the Pennsylvania Derby.

 Tasit post race bath

Race 7 included Tasit, a 4 year old son of Tapit. I saw Tasit break his maiden at Laurel Park in November of 2015.

 Irish War Cry entering the Paddock

The horse I really went to see was Irish War Cry. I have posted numerous times about this horse.

Irish War Cry Drawing

 IWC with Feargal Lynch up

Irish War Cry had Feargal Lynch in the irons for the Pa. Derby. Having seen most of my live racing at Laurel Park, I have seen Feargal ride many times.

Irish War Cry saddled up in the paddock

 West Coast saddled up in the paddock

West Coast who won the Travers earlier in the summer was one of the favorites for the Pa. Derby

 Mike Smith and Bob Baffert in the Paddock

West Coast with Mike Smith up on Winners Circle

Lately in big stakes races, its hard not to pick a horse ridden by Mike Smith. Especially if that horse is trained by Bob Baffert!

 Caton Bredar

It was a pleasure to meet the lovely and very friendly Caton Bredar. Caton is a TV horse racing analyst, writer, and handicapper.

The Parx Racing mascot who throws t-shirts into the crowd between races.