Click to enlargeJustify "Vox Populi" Bust

This specially cast bust created by renowned equine artists Kitty Cantrell and Caroline Boydston is a bonus auction offering in conjunction with the annual Secretariat "Vox Populi" Award, honoring horses whose popularity and racing excellence best resounded with the American public and gained recognition for Thoroughbred racing.

The bust depicts Justify, the 2018 Triple Crown winner and newly named Horse of the Year. This individual cold-cast porcelain bust has been painstakingly hand-crafted with meticulous precision by the artists who produce the official "Vox Populi" bronze trophy annually for the Secretariat team.

Justify exploded upon the racing scene in 2018 winning his maiden race on Feb. 18, 2018 at Santa Anita Park. Following that victory, jockey Mike Smith rode the Bob Baffert trainee, owned in partnership by WinStar Farm, China Horse Club, Head of Plains Partners and Starlight Racing, three weeks later in a commanding allowance race performance. Justify then easily captured the April 7 Santa Anita Derby before sweeping America's three racing classics -- the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes -- to become racing's 13th Triple Crown winner. Justify retired undefeated with career earnings of $3,798,000 in only six lifetime starts. His success and meteoric rise to stardom was unprecedented in the history of Thoroughbred racing.

The bust captures the radiant chestnut colt with the distinctive broad white blaze in vivid detail. A removable miniature halter made of genuine leather with brass name tag accompanies this fine art piece. The total size of the sculpture with circular base measures approximately 9" x 7" and is hand-signed by the artist as well as jockey Smith and his personal inscription of "2018 TC." The bust is being auctioned to benefit the Secretariat Foundation, the non-profit charitable organization created by Penny Chenery to assist the Thoroughbred industry in the areas of research, rehabilitation, retirement and recognition.

Auction closes Feb. 17 at 8:30 p.m. EST



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