Hey now and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR, Race Fans!
What better way to roll into 2018 then with a new Team Diva strip—‘HAY Now’.
And please keep spreading the good word that racing has its own comic!
Many thanks from all of us at OFF THE PACE to all of you, our loyal followers.
Race Fans! Team Diva is back (well, Filep anyways) in a new strip—‘Shezalugga’.
Meet NY jockey Louie (Luigi) Grande and top jock from Dallas, Trigger Martin. Click on the link below to read the latest! Select the ‘Strips’ tab in the top menu bar to see more.
The A.E. Sabo Studio official ‘Ode to The Breeders’ Cup 2017’ Editorial Cartoon
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‘Oh what happy times ye autumn doth bring,
the pinnacle of racing majesty be,
entertains before winter’s chill doth yields to spring’
—ye old racing poet
(go home poet, ye drunk…)
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Yes, for US racing fans there is no finer official close to the year’s champion racing season then the wonderment that is The Breeders’ Cup World Championships. Two days of the sport’s finest will compete for the most prestigious of titles, the most elite of bragging rights and the most generous of purses.
Our editorial cartoon features a few crowd favorites who should grace this year’s card: (from left to right) Jose Ortiz swaying the good miss Elate, Rajiv Maragh to board By The Moon, Victor Espinoza to ride Stellar Wind, contender for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff Elate, Classic rival Gun Runner, 2016 Classic victor Arrogate, Big Money Mike Smith, a jumping Johnny ‘V’ Velazquez part of Team Pure Silver, and Joel Rosario pilot of Mind Your Biscuits.
This year’s best will compete amongst the backdrop of the lovely Del Mar Racetrack. Simply divine!
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left to right: Jose Ortiz, Rajiv Maragh, Victor Espinoza, Elate, Gun Runner, Arrogate, Mike Smith, Johnny Velazquez, Joel Rosario.
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Breeders’ Cup Memories: Secretariat’s Daughter – HRN
HORSE RACING NATION Turf Writer Kate Richards shares an in-depth perspective on the beloved and successful descendant of the great Secretariat, LADY’S SECRET. Banner artwork provided by the A.E. Sabo Studio.
Breeders Cup Memories_Secretariat’s Daughter
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Artwork by the A.E. Sabo Studio. Photo used by permission
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Irish War Cry (NJ) is a multiple graded stakes-winner, including the Wood Memorial Stakes, Holy Bull Stakes, Marylander Stakes and finishing second in the 2017 Belmont Stakes. His last work as of 9.4.17 was breezing 1:12:60 at 6F from Fair Hill, MD. Irish War Cry’s next start is slated for the 2017 Pennsylvania Derby at Part Racing and Casino, September 23rd.
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Racehorse: Irish War Cry
Curlin – Irish Sovereign, by Polish Numbers
Breeder/Owner: Isabelle de Tomaso
Trainer: H. Graham Motion
Jockey: Rajiv Maragh
Earnings: $1,039,460
Career starts: 8
4-1-0
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Let’s face it: You’re Not You When You’re Hungry….
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CAPTION: The Racehorse vs. Jockey Diet
FILEP (jockey): “…PLUS, you get to eat three servings of oats—I’m lucky if I’ve eaten THREE OATS ALL DAY…” DIVA (horse): “Hmmmm….somebody gets a little testy when he’s hungry…”
THE ROYAL ASCOT on NBCSN – JUNE 20th thru 24th
NBCSN will host live coverage of THE ROYAL ASCOT! Racing from Ascot Racecourse in Ascot, Berkshire, England takes place this Tuesday thru Saturday, June 20th-24th. Watch daily from 8:30 a.m to 1:00 p.m on both NBCSN and NBCSN livestream. To learn more: http://www.nbcsports.com/video/event/royal-ascot
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