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Grand National
Aintree Grand National, The Start – Sold
Aintree - Grand National, The Start - SOLD The excitement of this race - a classic - everyone holds their breath! Original watercolour with pen and ink Aintree - Grand National, The Start - SOLD Aintree Grand National, The Start- SOLD Original watercolour with pen and ink20cm x 20cm (8in x 8in) image only SOLD
Aintree, Grand National Day
Hello! Today saw the climax of the great racing festival at Aintree with the 167th running of the Grand National. I always find it hard to watch and yet so compelling, the race had two false starts, horses taking the wrong path but thankfully passed this time with no serious injuries to horses or jockeys. The race was won by Pineau … Continue reading Aintree, Grand National Day
Aintree Festival, Ladies’ Day
Hello! Today is Ladies Day of the great racing festival at Aintree. Grey skies broken from time to time but the real sunshine came from the bright clothes of the Liverpool ladies! Here a my drawings:
Aintree Festival, Day 1
Hello! Today is the first day of the great racing festival at Aintree in Liverpool. Grey skies and still conditions set a calm backdrop to exciting racing. I set up with five sketchbooks and tried to keep up! I followed the 2.30 and 3.05 races with Silviano Conti, Dynaste and the New One. All safely round which is … Continue reading Aintree Festival, Day 1
Aintree Heroes
Aintree this year as always a mix of triumph and tragedy. This year no exception. A great Grand National as always, but still arguably, the most gruelling race of all. Here are my drawings:
Maxine Dodd 