Elegant Horse Pictures and Western Art Blog

We have added another artist to our ever expanding roster.  M.L. Bolton photographs Western cowboys and horses and it’s obvious that he is quite talented.  His works are in giclee and they have a sepia tone.

Longshots ruled at the Bluegrass Stakes at Keeneland today which is strange because usually when Todd Pletcher trained horses finish one-two, you normally figure that they will be short priced.

The winner was Monba, who stalked his stablemate, Cowboy Cal, and landed in the winners circle.  Monba was ridden by Edgar Prado and paid $19.60. 

The even money favorite, Pyro, finished a shocking tenth.  Pyro stayed near the back the entire race and never made a move.

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A big day of racing is over and not all went according to form.  A tired War Pass was nailed at the wire by Tale of Ekati under a very nice ride by Edgar Prado.

The Illinois Derby was a huge shocker.  Recapturetheglory took advantage of a big rail bias and scored under jockey ET Baird in what had to be the biggest win of his career.  This horse was aptly named as Louis Roussel, who has been out training business for several years due to health issues, was the winning trainer and he’s back in the limelight once again.

In the Santa Anita Derby Colonel John got a nicely timed ride by Corey Nakatani and came home the winner and defeating Bob Black Jack, who was all over the track.  In my view Colonel John is the most likely of Saturday’s winners to contend in the Kentucky Derby.

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We have a new section devoted to the 2007 horse of the year and recent Dubai World Cup winner Curlin.  Curlin also won the Preakness and the Breeders Cup Classic last year so his list of credentials is growing. 

Curlin is also unusual because his owner, Jess Jackson, has elected to race him as a four year old.  In past years, most three year champions are retired to stud duty.

I have a facination with thoroughbred horse’s names and Curlin is named after a slave from Kentucky that fought for the union.

It appears that no one has told the colt about all the turmoil involving his ownership (a couple of his owners are in jail).  It has not affected his performance in the least.  In fact Curlin appears to be getting better and better.

Check out our Curlin Photographs and Pictures section.