More Giclée Prints "Tom pays tribute to California champ Lava Man, who'll take his place in the history books alongside Native Diver, to become the second horse ever to win three consecutive Hollywood Gold Cups. Native Diver achieved this in the mid 60's. Shown here Lava Man and A.P. Xcellent battle for the lead in the 68th running of the Hollywood Gold Cup, Inglewood, Ca. One of the greatest home stretch drives ever at this track.  Lava Man,  Staking His Claim        Lava Man's,  Claim To Fame  Lava Man shown here adorned with a blanket of roses. The pride in him beaming, after a very narrow victory in the 2007 Hollywood Gold Cup. Lava Man had put his nose in front just before reaching the wire to win at odds of 7-5, and the public's betting choice. He also spot his rivals 7 to 11 pounds in that race, to nip A.P. Xcellent by a nose in the final strides. Tom has painted this to commemorate the great champion son of Slew City Slew. Lava Man was originally claimed for $50,000.00 by trainer Doug O'Neill in 2004. Since being claimed, Lava Man has earned a grand total of $5,214,706.00 for his owners, STD Racing Stable, and Jason Wood. This is the largest sum ever won in the history of horse racing "after the claim."  Lava Man is also the only horse ever to sweep the Santa Anita Hcp., the Hollywood Gold Cup, and the Pacific Classic, all of which are Grade I Stakes events. Tom shows both the beauty and pride in a golden splendor, which further accentuate the features of the six year old champion. Lava Man, is 17-8-3  from his 42 career starts. He is the only horse to win Gr.- I Stakes races over 3 different surfaces. This series focuses on Lava Man's win in the Hollywood Gold Cup for the 3rd time in a row. Tom captures Lava Man beautifully right, in this 3 piece montage of his 2007 Hollywood Gold Cup victory, with Corey Nakatani up. The upper right clearly shows the whites of the eyes in both horses. An interesting head on view, upper left, shows field turning for home. The bottom view shows all the determination of this champion to just get up when needed most. Tom brings you the all new series of Lava Man."  Champion  Lava Man,  Three Times Gold

A Clean Break

"The starters job is not always an easy one in beginning the horse race. Before the starter releases the horses he/she should not do so until all horses are lined up and all 4 feet are on the ground. Or would be for an ideal start anyway. This is not always possible, as you may have noticed that some horses aren't alltogether at ease within the confines of the gate. This painting Tom has done gives you a look at an ideal start of a race. Horses leaving in their given path and breaking straight."

"As the field of horses leave the starting gate at Bay Meadows, one is quick to notice the strong, muscular hindquarters of the race horse. These powerful hindquarters thrust a horse so hard from their alotted numbered stalls, that often they will leave a deep groove in the track where the hindfeet had rest in the gate. Much as that of a rut that a car might leave in the mud after spinning it's wheels. Behind the gate is a great place to watch the start of a race. Looking at the field from this angle shows the strength, power, and their willingness to race as they dig in hard to gain their momentum at the start. One can learn a great deal by watching a horse, and how he/she leaves the starting gate."

Setting Up For The Turn, Bay Meadows

First Snow

"This painting shows the excitement of these young horses, as they enjoy the winters' first snow. Horses will display behaviors that we so often recognize in children. And like children, horses are a wonder to watch when they experience new things. This painting is available in Giclée print. You will notice, this image has also has come in handy as one of the most popular Christmas cards, we've had on the site. You'll find it on the Specialties page"

"Horse of the Year in 1938. That was the year he won the greatest match race in history. Best Older Male in 1937. The upper right depicts the match against War Admiral, winner of 1937's Triple Crown. The match, run on Nov. 1, 1938 in Maryland, was "The Pimlico Special". Seabiscuit, was the much under-rated underdog, with George Woolf up.  Experts said he'd never touch the Triple Crown winner. The race earned him 'Horse of the Year" title in '38. The main image depicts the post parade of the 1938 Bay Meadows Hcp, which he won, George Woolf up. Top left, he's shown in the winners circle after winning The Santa Anita Hcp. on March 2, 1940 with Red Pollard, up. It was his final race, and made Seabiscuit the worlds leading money winner of those times. With a record of 33-15-13 from his 89 career starts, and earnings of $437,730.00."

Seabiscuit, An American Legend

Point Given, Triumphant

"Point Given and Gary Stevens make for a vibrant, almost exotic painting. With the bright colored silks of owner Prince Ahmed bin Salman, to the rich chestnut color of Point Given. In 2001, he won 6 of 7 races, 5 of which were G-I stakes, including the Preakness, and Belmont. His only defeat in 2001 was the Kentucky Derby. He earned, in total $3,968,500.00. Trained by Bob Baffert, and ridden by jockey, Gary Stevens. Point Given stands at Three Chimneys Farm, in Kentucky."

"Tom decided to do this painting after the September 11, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center, and Pentagon. He was inspired to do something with the colors of our American flag in it. To show his love for this country, and how proud he is to be an American. Tom did another painting a few years back of this same image, and decided to re-paint it here, using the red, white and blue colors to express Toms patriotism."

America Rides

Yearlings First Winter

"This scene depicts the dead of winter in Kentucky. The painting shows the inquisitive nature of horses. I've often wondered what they think as they are watching us as we do our chores, or prepare their food for them. I believe they check us out as much as we do them."

"Many jockeys, when they feel that they won't get caught, they will pose real pretty for the photo finish at the wire. Tom has close cropped this image, and used bright neon-like colors to draw our focus of attention more to the jockey. This is one of my favorite paintings by Tom Chapman."

Posing at the Wire

Giclée Prices  Title/Description Version  Price   Lava Man, Staking His Claim 10" x 20"           w/77 prints available $200. 18" x 36"           w/33 prints available $500.  Lava Man's Claim To Fame  10" x 20"           w/77 prints available $120.  20" x 16"           w/44 prints available  $250.  Champion Lava Man, Three Times Gold 11" x 14"           w/77 prints available $120. 16" x 20"           w/55 prints available $250. 24" x 30"           w/33 prints available $500. Limited Editions Won't Be Duplicated  A Clean Break 10" x 20"           w/75 prints available $200. 15" x 30"           w/25 prints available $400.  Setting Up For The Turn, BM  10" x 20"           w/75 prints available $200.  15" x 30"           w/25 prints available  $400.  First Snow 12" x 16" $180. 18" x 24" $300.  Seabiscuit, An American Legend 16" x 20" $250. 24" x 30" $500.  Prints Available on Canvas  Point Given Triumphant 14" x 21" $300. 20" x 30" $500.  America Rides 10" x 20" $200. 18" x 36" $500.  Yearlings First Winter 12" x 24" $250.  Posing At The Wire 10" x 20" $200. 18" x 36" $500. To indicate an interest in purchase, please check any items that may apply and then fill out the form below. You may indicate size in the space provided for comments if you like. All Form Fields Must Be Filled Out If anything in the form such as address 2 does not apply to you, simply put N/A (Not Applicable) in that box. Thanks for your attention. Select Image: Lava Man, Staking His Claim Lava Man's Claim to Fame Champion Lava Man, Three Times Gold A Clean Break Setting Up for the Turn First Snow Point Given Triumphant America Rides Yearlings First Winter Posing At The Wire Name:    First:   Last: Address 1:       Address 2:       City/Town:          State:       Zip Code:         -     4 Digit Postal Code: E-Mail:       Phone:      1 + Area Code:       -      -    Comments:

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