Greg Montgomery

The 2012 poster artwork, “Morning Bath,” once again showcases the backside of Saratoga Race Course and Horse Haven over on the Oklahoma track. This is where the racers are stabled, trained and cared for.

Thoroughbreds and grooms start their days very early — before dawn. The horses go out for a brief workout or training, after which they are walked or cooled down and bathed. They really seem to love the baths! Feeding, grooming, and shoeing are just a few of the dozens of tasks that these trainers, backstretch workers, and farriers perform throughout the racing day.

This is the 27th in the longest-running series of its kind. The 2012 Travers poster (and the Saratoga version) will be available at selected stores and galleries in Saratoga Springs, NY after Friday, June 22, 2012.

Please watch this web site for schedules of poster and book signings in and around Saratoga. See you at the track!