A limited edition print by renowned California artist Dagmar is now available at a special price. Acquisition of this print is a must for horse lovers throughout the world.
Landaluce captured the public's heart as an undefeated two-year-old. She broke their hearts when she suddenly died, on a day meant to have marked her probable sixth victory celebration in a row. Two weeks later, on a day that might have marked her seventh, and final, victory of the season, her fans gathered at her burial at Hollywood Park to pay final tribute to the courageous filly -- one of the most memorable runners of all time.
Every superlative in the books has been used to describe the brilliant two-year-old Landaluce. In her first time on the track, Landaluce startled the racing world by breaking her maiden by seven lengths in 1:08 1/5 for the six furlongs. She raced into history with a series of stakes wins, hitting her stride with remarkable victories of 21, 6 1/2, 10, and 2 lengths in flawless execution.
No California-based two-year-old had ever won an Eclipse Award before Landaluce. A daughter of 1977 Horse of the Year and Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew, out of that great horse's first crop of foals, Landaluce attracted widespread attention and interest. She was a fitting daughter of the famed Seattle Slew, showing early ability and the same blazing speed that characterized her sire.
After five wins, Landaluce was clearly racing toward an outstanding destiny, but it wasn't the kind anyone could have predicted. For on Nov 28, 1982, the classy little filly died of a bacterial infection. Death took her suddenly, but not before she had crossed the line which separates merely great horses from legends. With her unbroken string of wins, Landaluce had already skyrocketed into the public's hearts and affection as one of the top performers of all time.
THE ARTIST: Dagmar
Only 500 Prints from the Original Pastel Portrait
Dagmar's reputation as the outstanding equine artist of our time continues to grow. Only a limited number of the edition of 500 signed and numbered prints, reproduced full size from originial 26" by 20" pastel portrait, are available for equine art collectors who wish to add only the finest works to their collections. This limited edition, signed by the artist herself, is available at a one-time only price of $65. For more information on how to order this print, please contact us at freejax@vcnet.com.
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