Another crown opportunity has slipped through time’s hands, leaving again an empty year for this championship’s road less traveled…
Yeah, ummm, now that the pomp and circumstance is out of the way—whazup with that smack during the final minutes of our nationally televised broadcast?
click on cartoon to enlarge
CAPTION: Mr. Coburn, (man in hat) “Cowards!!!” Jerry Bailey: “Hey! Don’t critique my critique of Victor’s ride! How many Belmonts have you rode in, MOSS?” Randy Moss: “Oh yeah? Wanna try standing when you ask me that, BAILEY?” Tonalist (the horse): “Hey. I’m Tonalist… I won the Belmont Stakes. …if anybody cares…”
THREE YEARS OLD AND STILL SEXY!
Three years ago our favorite filly stepped out into the world. Her first appearance, May 21st, 2009—the 136 running of the Preakness Stakes. A perfect point of entry. Since then, TEAM DIVA has entertained racing fans around the world. While we celebrate, we also give thanks; thanks to those who believe in Diva, who share her cartoon, who give Diva opportunities and to everyone who still believes in the magic of humor.
TAMPA BAY DOWNS played host to the first JOCKEYS AND JEANS/THE PERMANENTLY DISABLED JOCKEYS FUND charity event on March 29th. OFF THE PACE was there and contributed artwork for the inaugural poster. The day featured jockeys gathering to celebrate their fallen comrades. In attendance were hall of famers, retired and active jocks, as well race fans from the Tampa Bay Area. Well known names such as Pat Day, Jacinto Vasquez, Walter Blum, Barbara Jo Rubin, Diane Crump, Mary Russ, Eddie Donnally, Mike Manganello, Barry Pearl, Darrell Brown to name a few, honored special guests who suffered disabling on-track injuries; Eibar Coa, William Klinke, Julia Brimo, Jose Diaz, Michael Straight, and Ramon Dominguez. Dominguez, now an unpaid advocate for the PDJF, has raised awareness within the Thoroughbred industry of the long-term effects of concussions and head injuries on jockeys from his own unfortunate injury at the peak of his career. Read a recap of the event from the TBD newsroom:
To learn more about how you can help, go to pdjf.org
THE PERMANENTLY DISABLED JOCKEYS FUND is tireless in helping those who have met with career ending injuries obtained from racing. For fans near TAMPA BAY DOWNS, the PDJF event JOCKEYS AND JEANS will be hosted on March 29th. This unique event features jockeys from across the nation gathering to honor and celebrate the lives of their fallen comrades at the only US charity event organized by former jockeys to aid other former riders. OFF THE PACE has made its contribution by creating the first JOCKEYS AND JEANS event poster! To purchase tickets, please click the link below. A full day of activities are planned, along with a great day of Tampa Bay Down racing. Please join us for a great cause!
click on image to enlarge
RINGING IN THE NEW YEAR, TEAM DIVA STYLE!
Sweet mother of pearl! OTP media guides are now on route to North American horse tracks with current meets—just in time to close out the old year and ring in the new! 2014 may be the year of the horse, but we here at Off The Pace like to think of it more as the year of THE DIVA!
click on image to enlarge
TEAM DIVA invites you to purchase the perfect gift for your hard-to-shop-for race fan (and each issue includes a cool OTP cartoon! )
Gift offer from GALLOP!
If you gift a subscription for Christmas—we’ll send you a copy of the fall 2013 issue so that you have a real “thing” to hand over on Christmas day! 4 issues of the worlds only feel-good horse racing magazine. Adrenaline. Beauty. Power. Heart. Stories you really want to read. About people, horses, places, events. From all over the globe. Published in September, December, March and June. Postage included anywhere in the world. We’ll throw in 2 free Bumper stickers that lets you show the world your sport!
Fellow Handicappers, take notice! Johnny B, ‘The TAMPA BAY DOWNS HANDICAPPER“, has picks ready for tomorrow’s opening day! Check out these detailed selections, free every Wednesday or subscribe to receive quality insight for Tampa’s entire racing season. Don’t forget to tell Johnny TEAM DIVA sent you! Good luck and happy racing!
http://thetampabaydownshandicapper.com/
Proudly powered by WordPress | Theme: Baskerville 2 by Anders Noren.
