Thomas Allen Pauly - Iroquois Steeplechase Official Artist

NASHVILLE'S IROQUOIS STEEPLECHASE NAMES  THOMAS ALLEN PAULY THIS YEAR'S FEATURED ARTIST

Work by award-winning artist to be offered at

Jockey Club party

NASHVILLE, TENN., - Award-winning and internationally-known equine artist

Thomas Allen Pauly has been chosen as the official artist of the 70th running of Nashville's Iroquois Steeplechase. Pauly will create a commissioned piece to be offered at the invitation-only Jockey Club auction on Friday, May 13 - the day before the races run on Saturday, May 14. Pauly's art will also be used in the design of various items such as t-shirts and prints that will be available for sale online and at the Steeplechase Boutique on race day.

In 2006, Churchill Downs selected Pauly as the Official Portrait Artist of the Kentucky Derby. His

portrait of the legendary horse, Barbaro, was featured as the Derby's Official Commemorative Print that same year.

"We are eager to see what Thomas creates for the 70th running of the Iroquois," said Libby Cheek, executive director for the Iroquois Steeplechase. "He has beautifully depicted some of the world's most

famous horses and jockeys."

An associate member of the internationally acclaimed American Academy of Equine Art, Pauly was recently invited to have his second solo art exhibit at this year's Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY. Working primarily in oils and watercolors, Pauly's paintings are known for their accuracy, energy and celebration of achievement.

For additional information regarding Thomas Allen Pauly's equine art, please view his portfolio at www.horseartist.com.

Thomas Allen Pauly's “The Steeplechase” is the 2011 Iroquois Steeplechase featured artwork. This beautiful piece of art will be auctioned May 14th at the 2011 Jockey Club party. For more information or to make a bid, please email info@iroquoissteeplechase.org.

About the Iroquois Steeplechase

Held on the second Saturday of every May at Nashville's Percy Warner Park, the Iroquois Steeplechase is the premiere spring race in American steeplechasing and Music City's traditional rite of spring - typically attracting more than 25,000 spectators. Since being designated in 1981 as the official charity of the Iroquois Steeplechase, the Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt has received more than $9 million from the event proceeds.

For information on advance ticket purchases, corporate and hospitality tents, and tailgating, please visit www.iroquoissteeplechase.org or call 1-866-207-2391.