The third and final leg of the series is the G-I Belmont Stake, at Belmont Park, in Elmont, N.Y. The Triple Crown Series are considered to be three of the toughest horse races in all of our horse racing history. 

The days leading up to the Kentucky Derby are full of excitement in Louisville, Kentucky. The festivities are abundant, and there are many pre-Derby Day activities. Last year Tom Chapman began to get involved in some of these pre-Derby Day events and donated a couple of paintings to be auctioned off for a fundraiser. Last year, both paintings Tom donated brought more than his set minimum bid, making his first year a successful one for Tom and his art was very well received in the Kentucky bluegrass country. Tom has been looking forward to returning again this year and will again be donating a couple of carefully chosen pieces of art to be aucitoned off for good causes at one of the most elite events of the season which is a widely known annual event which takes place on Kentucky Derby eve. This year Tom will be donating a couple paintings to the Kentucky Oaks Brunch Fundraiser, which falls this year on May 2, 2008 from 9am - 12pm. The event is Sponsored by by AT&T, with support from Humana. Benefiting the Kentucky Museum of Art and Craft. Guests will enjoy cocktails, and hors d'oeuvres in the lobby of the historic Brown Hotel while browsing a silent auction, and a display of handmade hats, accessories and fine works of art. Among that art will be the art of Tom Chapman. The guest will proceed to the Crystal Ballroom for brunch, where they'll enjoy the music of jazz pianist Steve Crews. Tickets are $125. each, or $1,250. which seats a table for ten. For reservations, call Stephanie Mayfield at (502) 589-0102, She looks forward to making you most welcome at this popular event at Kentucky Oaks Brunch It's a gala event.

"Making this even more exciting, Tom will pay tribute to the great racing legend Affirmed, on the 30th Anniversary of his Triple Crown victory. Tom will be honoring this champions memory by donating his rendition of, "Affirmed, Steve Cauthen Up, '78" a 20 x 30" painting which was done in oil. Affirmed will long be remembered for giving the world one of the most exciting Triple Crown's we'll likely ever know, as he battled rival Alydar in one of the most exciting racing years of all time. Affirmed was trained by Laz Barrerra. Tom will also be donating a painting of the image shown top, depicting, a sweet little Triptych of "dancing” foals", in a painting appropriately named "Tiny Dancers", a beautiful 10 x 24" painting done in oil. This being the second year that Tom has participated and donated art to this event, we look forward to it being an even more successful year than last year was. It is an event Tom, and all of us look forward to! It's been fun watching as Tom's hard work gains him the respect and notoriety that he does so deserve. Nice getting to see Tom's efforts blossom!

Affirmed, Steve Cauthen Up '78

Also on the night of May 2, 2008. A rarely seen group of Thoroughbred Racing's brightest stars including Hall of Fame Jockey's such as Laffit Pincay Jr., Pat Day, Chris McCarron, and Angel Cordero will be hosting a Fund Raiser, called "Legends On Tour" at the Executive West Hotel in Louisville. Where the proceeds are going to benefit the Injured Jockey's Fund, and other related causes. Tom will be donating Nine Gicleé Prints on canvas to this special function this year to help out his friends and fellow Journeymen with this very much needed and worthwhile Fund Raiser that will help a good many Jockey's in need of a hand. These men and women who risk their very lives every time they board one of these magnificent horses!! This Fund Raiser will be a very special gathering with this line-up!! Please join these graciious men and help them to make this event a great success,. You can buy your own Gicleé Prints here from this web site. Where we have many Gicleé prints available, in assorted sizes!



We wish you the very best on Kentucky Derby Day this year, and every other day of the year!! Take care for now, and be sure that you bookmark our web site for upcoming "Name that Painting" contests and information on what's happening!   http://www.chapman-arts.com/

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