Famous Gallop

A drive to praise and pay tribute to famous horses through art

Supported by Selangor Turf Club

Internationally renowned horse painter and founder of Famous Gallop, James Phua, began this artdrive with an aim to praise the existing famous horses for their victory and also to pay tribute to the deceased famous horses for their legacy. The drive is significant because it brings back the glory of the famous horses to the fans and also reveals these horses in an aesthetic way to the public. Besides that, the drive also connects together the horse fans, lovers, jockeys, horse trainers, horse owners, turf clubs and the artist as well. Through this art drive by Famous Gallop, the equestrian community would become even more consolidated. At the same time, the art drive would also strengthen awareness of shared efforts culture while conducting equestrian sports.

Mr.Armstrong, one of STC famous racehorses (left: James Phua, right: Frank Maynard, horse trainer)

Artwork of Mr. Armstrong by James Phua

Rapper Dragon (2012-17)

Pay tribute to Rapper Dragon (2012-17) through art. Rapper Dragon- the first horse to win all three legs of Hong Kong’s 4- year-old classic series

James Phua stand beside his masterpiece at lobby of STC.

James Phua has contributed the limited edition art prints of these artworks (personally signed by artist) to Selangor Turf Club and the art prints have already been displayed at the lobby of STC.