Autumn on the Backstretch ~ Saratoga Secretariat Three weeks later in winning

Three weeks later in winning the Belmont Stakes

As for the composition

Between 1974 and 75 Ruffian competed ten times vs

Image Size 16" x 20"

I chose designs and colors that 'fit the feel' of the composition

Autumn on the Backstretch ~ Saratoga Secretariat Three weeks later in winningA few years ago, in October, I had to return to Saratoga. I was literally taken aback by the scenery of Saratoga Race Course in the Fall. At every turn, Mother Nature was stunning. I'd been selling my artwork on track during the July August September race meeting for over 20 years, but had never seen the track during the Fall months. In an instant, I knew that a view of this gorgeous backstretch would be my next painting. I spent hours making sketches