"MORNING WORKOUT"
 BRONZE SCULPTURE OF GEORGE WOOLF BREEZING SEABISCUIT

     This bronze sculpture of Seabiscuit with George “The Iceman” Woolf  was created after Marcela Howard’s favorite photograph of the great horse.

     The photo was taken of the Biscuit and Woolf breezing down the track in a “Morning Workout”  at Del Mar just prior to his famous match race against Ligaroti.  This was the build-up to the greatest match race of all time against War Admiral at Pimlico on November 1, 1938.

     Kim Corpany and Stan Watts of Atlas Bronze Casting have faithfully captured the magic of the Biscuit and George Woolf in this bronze.  I have worked closely with the artists to make sure that this piece accurately reflects the spirit of Seabiscuit and one of the men who so closely shared his spectacular victories.

     Part of the proceeds from the sales of this statue go toward the Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation (which strives to preserve the Biscuit’s home at Ridgewood Ranch) and the Frank R. Howard Foundation (the hospital built by Charles S. Howard, in 1928, in memory of his son Frank Howard) in Willits, California.

     On behalf of my great-grandparents, and the Howard family, I know that you will enjoy these superb pieces of art for generations to come, just as we have all enjoyed the spectacular story of this amazing horse and inspiring American legend.

    Long live the memory of Seabiscuit! 


Michael C. Howard

Colonel US Marines (Ret)

Great Grandson of Charles

and Marcela Howard

May 24, 2008

Ridgewood Ranch, Willits, CA

The 75th Birthday of Seabiscuit

 

   Kim Corpany and Stan Watts worked in concert to create this remarkable  piece.  By working as a team both artists were allowed to concentrate on their individual areas of strength.  Miss Corpany created the portrait of Seabiscuit, and Mr. Watts captured the likeness of George M. Woolf. 
 

Barbara Howard and Col. Mike Howard unveiling the bronze at Seabiscuit's 75th birthday party at Ridgewood Ranch located near Willits, Ca.  Seated is Jacqueline Cooper representing the Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation.

  Kim Corpany and Stan Watts would like to thank the following for their generous and invaluable help, direction and attention to detail in making this bronze sculpture “Final Victory” featuring Seabiscuit and Red Pollard winning the Santa Anita Handicap a reality:

• Col. Mike Howard
• Barbara Howard
• Tracy Livingston - Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation
• Jacqueline Cooper - Seabiscuit Heritage Foundation
• Laura Hillenbrand - Author

             Thank you all so much!