TEAM DIVA’s latest cartoon in the international feel-good racing publication GALLOP MAGAZINE.
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CAPTION: FILEP (jockey): “Apparently, we have a new valet…”
By The Dawn’s Early Light
To my fellow American Race Fans,
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In honor of Veterans Day, November 11th:
We so greatly appreciate your service. We can never repay your bravery nor comprehend your sacrifice. When we try to express our undying gratitude, words fail to feel adequate and deeds seem insufficient. You are in the hearts of all Americans. The generations of our nation’s freedom will be your legacy. America will continue her greatness for countless tomorrows because of all you provided her today.
Thank you.
For everything.
Forever.
Now boarding for the 2015 Breeders’ Cup
When preparing for travel—it’s not a time saver on the front end if it bites on your back end…
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CAPTION: DIVA (horse): “So what are you saying? I’m NOT flying to Lexington as a pretty fairy princess?” FILEP (jockey): “Ya THINK???” AIRPORT SECURITY GAURD: “Yeah, this little one is tripping the alarms—I’m gonna need more TSA agents here, and bring a can opener…”
Going for broke, TEAM DIVA style
They call it “Gettin’ TEAM DIVAED”—racing terminology for when you can never catch a break going for broke…
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CAPTION: How long-shot TEAM DIVA goes for broke… DIVA (horse): “WOW—broke out on top!’ FILEP (jockey): “WOW—out broke again!”
Handicapping One-oh-One
When handicapping, sometimes the sure bet is not going straight to the source…
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CAPTION: FILEP (jockey): “We’ll ask this lady—Madame, wouldn’t you agree when picking a selection, the JOCKEY’S STATS are by superior a reference tool then the mere ‘Past Performances’ of an ordinary race filly?” DIVA (horse): “NO NO NO! It’s about the Filly! Pick from the PP’s! Say ‘THE FILLY’! You’d pick ME!’ LADY RACE FAN: “Hmmmmmm…. And all this time I’ve just been betting my grand-babies birthdays…”
The Watch-Where-You’re-Walking-Ring
Well in THE DIVA’s defense, she actually does have two left feet…
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CAPTION: Leave it to TEAM DIVA to make it a WATCH-WHERE-YOU’RE-WALKING-RING! DIVA (horse): “Excuse Me! OMG, did I do that? My BAD! FILEP(jockey): “DIVA—Watch out!” DIVA (horse): “OOPS!” WALKING RING ATTENDEES: “???????”
Equipment Change
When Filep Szabo takes the mount—it’s a perfect time to panic….
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CAPTION: Filep (jockey): “You race ‘blinkers on’ to keep you from panicking at the first sign of trouble…” Diva (horse): “Hmmmmm… wow, jockey, this pair must be broken, because I can still see YOU…” Groom: ‘Sigh’…
Stick It
The Diva ain’t got no patience for no heavy hand on the stick…
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CAPTION: Valet: “No Miss, I don’t believe I’ve seen that no-good, whipping jockey of yours…“
