Chapman Fine Arts

"Not since 1978 has there been a Triple Crown winner, since Affirmed won it, 29 years ago. Jockey Steve Cauthen, was aboard at age 18. Affirmed was the 11th horse to accomplish the feat of winning the prestigious three races. Trained by Laz Barrera, Affirmed was Horse of the Year in '78, and won the award again in '79. Known best for his rivalry with the great Alydar. Laz Barrera once was quoted as saying, "Affirmed was greater than Secretariat, Seattle Slew and all the rest, why? Because none of them had to face Alydar." Tom pushed back the background, leaving only an illusion of the trees. Tom has muted the colors, except for the pink of the jockey's silks making the young rider the focal point here. This image depicts Affirmed around the Clubhouse turn at Churchill Downs, 1978 Kentucky Derby, the first leg of the Triple Crown."

There are also giclee prints available of this painting.