SANTA ANITA PARK Salutes Eddie Delahoussaye 18 x 24 Champions Poster Vintage 🐴✨

Description: SANTA ANITA PARK Salutes Eddie Delahoussaye 18 x 24 Champions Poster Vintage 🐴✨ Gato Del Sol. Tsunami Slew.Sardula.Vernon Castle.Desert Wine.Windsharp.Present Value.Cardmania.Old Topper.AP INDY.Hollywood Wildcat.Gate Dancer.Tranquility Lake.Gourmet Girl.Zoffany.Princess Rooney. What do all of these incredible thoroughbreds have in common? They were all guided by the incomparable Hall of Fame rider EDDIE DELAHOUSSAYE affectionately known as “EDDIE D.” — “MASTER of the TIMED RIDE” Nobody did it better. And probably nobody ever will. The once in a lifetime talent Eddie D. 🏇🏼✨👊🏻😎 But if there is one jockey who has come pretty close with a God given gift of timing a la Eddie D. it would be the magical Joel Rosario inducted this past August into the Racing Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, NY. 👏🏻👏🏻 SANTA ANITA PARK honored Mr. Delahoussaye by designating the 68th running of the Santa Anita Handicap “Big Cap” as EDDIE D. DAY and put out this wonderful poster with the incredible photography of the great Katey Barrett. 📸 🐴✨👏🏻 Turn back the clock and reminisce about the times you witnessed Live in-person or on television true greatness in the saddle and all the champions who were fortunate enough to call Eddie D. their pilot. Cheers to Eddie D. and his wife Juanita who are hopefully enjoying a well deserved quasi retirement down in the Bayou. It goes without saying, the fans miss you, Eddie! Let’s revisit some unforgettable races, like the Breeders Cup Distaff and thrilling stretch duel between Hollywood Wildcat and Paseana. The great Chris McCarron recalled Eddie saying, “I blew my whip!” 🐴👌🏻😂 Here’s the LEGENDARY Tom Durkin and the call — https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=IXgvaE9MTE8 How about Eddie D.’s ride on Mr. Purple in the 1996 Santa Anita Handicap / Big Cap? REMARKABLE. Here’s LEGENDARY Trevor Denman and the call — https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=pvzsRNqjfu8 Risen Star’s ICONIC Belmont Stakes. No whip required. 🏇🏼👊🏻😎 — https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=88cM95LCzoc And of course, sitting on the inside with cool confidence and victory never really in doubt Eddie guides AP INDY to an emphatic victory in the 1992 Breeders Cup Classic 🐴✨ — https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=q3nLTrp3nIM Finally, we would be remiss if we didn’t mention Mr. Delahoussaye’s HISTORIC BACK-BACK Kentucky Derbies under the famed Twin Spires of Churchill Downs. So, without further ado… for your viewing pleasure, let’s listen to broadcasting greats Jim McKay and Howard Cosell.🎙️✨ 1982 Kentucky Derby Gato Del Solhttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=rJf7qQ00BEA 1983 Kentucky Derby Sunny’s Halohttps://m.youtube.com/watch?v=BAOFqKFdGfQ https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=c9AeMHM8ylM 🏆 More on Eddie D. via Wikipedia — He began his career in 1968 and ten years later became the top American jockey with 384 wins. He has won the Kentucky Derby in two consecutive years, riding Gato Del Sol in 1982 and Sunny's Halo in 1983 after finishing second in the 1981 Derby.In addition to his wins at the Kentucky Derby, he won the 1988 Preakness Stakes and the 1988 and 1992 Belmont Stakes as well as seven Breeders' Cup races.Eddie Delahoussaye was awarded the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 1981. He was inducted into the Fair Grounds Racing Hall of Fame in 1991 and in 1993 into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.He retired from horse racing in January 2003 as a result of injuries to his head and neck suffered in a fall at Del Mar Racetrack. Over his 34-year career, he is the 15th winningest jockey, with 6,384 races won. In terms of monetary winnings, he is also 15th all time, having earned $195,881,170 in his career.In 2006 Delahoussaye wrote the preface to Santa Anita Morning Rhapsody, by photographer-author Karen S. Davis, a book that documents morning thoroughbred racetrack training. "All of the moments that define the morning at Santa Anita are captured in the stunning photography of this book," he wrote. "Morning at Santa Anita racetrack is like no other time or place on earth."Eddie Delahoussaye remains active in the horse racing industry and is a member of the board of directors of the Edwin J. Gregson Foundation and a Commissioner of the Louisiana Racing Commission.🏇🏼 From smoke-free pet-free environment. In terrific condition, “Vintage New” 21 years removed, this wonderful vintage collectible will be shipped in a protective tube. Be sure to consider additional items currently available. More listings forthcoming so stay tuned… Combining items for an all in one ship when possible. As always, shipping will be adjusted for multiple purchases. Ex: 2 or more posters will ship in same tube. Also, be sure to check out “DEL MAR Honors A Legend Laffit Pincay Jr.” poster as well and all things related to “The Pirate” 🏴‍☠️ Bid with Absolute Confidence.Thank you for visiting!🐴✌🏻😎

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Location: Garden Grove, California

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