Don’t tell her jock—but Diva likes to add an extra turn, just for fun….
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CAPTION: DIVA (horse): “Ain’t that sad—this one still getting dizzy on a two-turn mile?”
148th BELMONT STAKES ENTRIES and Broadcast
148th BELMONT STAKES
The running of the 148th BELMONT STAKES is TODAY! Check out the post positions and watch live coverage of the broadcast on NBC and NBC SPORTS. Happy Racing!!!
LANI: Talented and turbulent
Any LANI fans in the house??? HORSE RACING NATION turf writer KATE RICHARDS takes us on a hilarious journey to meet some of history’s famous CRAZY HORSES, including this year’s talented and turbulent runner at the 2016 BELMONT STAKES. Follow Kate’s blog at the link below. Cartoon drawn by OFF THE PACE artist, A.E. SABO.
HORSE RACING NATION: RACING HEARTS
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142nd KENTUCKY OAKS & DERBY
The 142nd KENTUCKY OAKS is today! Join live coverage on NBC Sports and get the entire undercard line-up via Equibase. And be sure to catch all the excitement again tomorrow for the running of the 142nd KENTUCKY DERBY, presented by Yum! Brand.
The Diva just LOVES all the derby finery this time of year….
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CAPTION: The YUM! For The Roses : The 142nd Kentucky Derby and the Longines Kentucky Oaks
One for the Road
Looks like the only call The Diva might be getting is ‘last call’….
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CAPTION: FILEP (jockey): “Seriously, this better not result in a ‘late scratch’, Diva….” PATRON (drunk at bar): “Hey dollface, your jockey is here—finish your appletini because it’s post time and you all are the key in my exacta….” DIVA (horse): “—my jockey??? WHOOPS—check please!!!”
Kate Richards teams with A.E. Sabo on HRN
In advance of the Dubai World Cup, Horse Racing Nation’s newest blogger, KATE RICHARDS, takes an in depth look at the ruling family, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al Maktoum. Discover the mystery of one of the most powerful racing dynasties of the Middle East, as Kate explores the lucrative nature of Dubai’s thoroughbred trade. In order to celebrate the launch of her new venture with HRN, horse racing cartoonist A.E. SABO was invited to create a custom cartoon for the occasion featuring modern day racers displaying their linage of the famed Arab desert horse.
Read Kate’s exciting article at:
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click cartoon below: California Chrome and Frosted follow the call of the desert horse on the road to Meydan…
‘Get Your Jeans On 3’ A Huge Success!
Horse racing cartoonist A.E. SABO (aka Ann Sabo) and OFF THE PACE were named industry partners along with Fasig-Tipton, Horse Racing Radio Network, Paulick Report and Starquine.com at this year’s JOCKEYS AND JEANS fundraiser for the PDJF. GULFSTREAM PARK hosted the gala in its elegant Sport of Kings Theater. 14 Hall of Fame riders gathered with other distinguished racing guests to mingle with attendees that included Academy award winning actor Robert Duvall. Over $200k in funds were raised in a single afternoon to help aid jockeys that have sustained catastrophic on-track injures.
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Back row: JNJ President Barry Pearl, jockey Johnny Velazquez, actor Robert Duvall Front row: Gary Donahue, Michael Straight, Roger Blanco, M Martinez, Ann Von Rosen
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Below: Official 2016 event poster featuring 14 Hall of Fame and guest riders with Gulfstream Park racecourse as a cartoon backdrop. Artwork by A.E. Sabo
The A.E. SABO STUDIO
Did you know the creator of TEAM DIVA, horse racing cartoonist A.E. SABO, also creates art for the racing industry? Did you know some of her clients include The Jockey Club, America’s Best Racing, RTCA, Jockeys and Jeans for the PDJF and more? If you are interested in a consultation, please contact the artist via her business site:
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