Painting of Justify Presented at 25th Annual Siro’s Cup Benefit

Painting of Justify Presented at 25th Annual Siro’s Cup Benefit

Paul Post of the Saratigian writes,

“This year’s Siro’s Cup gala, held on the eve of the Saratoga Race Course meet’s Opening Day, raised $269,000 for the Albany-based Center for Disability Services.

More than 1,100 people attended the event at Siro’s Restaurant, adjacent to the track.

Each year, renowned sports artist James Fiorentino provides a painting of a horse that’s given to the event’s honoree, which has included trainers such as Nick Zito and Todd Pletcher, and jockeys Angel Cordero Jr., Johnny Velasquez and Jerry Bailey.

This year’s Siro’s Cup tribute was a no-brainer — Triple Crown winner Justify and his jockey, Mike Smith, who dedicated their victories to the sport’s disabled riders.”

Read full article here: Artist’s rendering of Justify benefits non-profit

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Limited edition giclees available 17 x 22 signed by artist James Fiorentino for $195 22 x 30 artist proof giclees numbered to 18 are hand signed by Mike Smith and artist Remarque—sketch of Justify by James $395