This is my entry for 's The Devils Cup!

I did everything in this picture from scratch, including the horrible bushes and such. It took me such an incredibly long time. The only thing not (c) to me is the clouds, which is a brush I used but cannot remember where from And yes I know, I drew her going the wrong way...lets pretend I didnt

I think I could of done better if I spent a little more time on it, but time has run out!

A huge thanks also goes out to ~ShadinaLonesea who helped me with the left back leg position, and my boyfriend ~daveforyou for teaching me some Photoshop tricks. Thanks guys!

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Flight Angel ridden by Joseph Gallagher of Sunstar Stables

1. Gender: Filly
2: Age: 3 years
3. Position: Prefers to run in the front, a horse or three behind the leader
4. Going: Prefers a fast pace
5. Direction: Any
6. Distance: Sprinter

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The paddock was full of dancing Thoroughbreds. Just a few moments before being led out into the sun the call for riders up belched across the grandstands. It was the first running of the Devil's Cup, and the golden filly frothed eagerly as the track loomed before her.

Accustomed to her pre-race play, Joe allowed her to prance on a long rein, her energetic bucks and squeals barely unseating the weathered rider. Loading went well, and nearly unable to contain herself the Palomino reared and screamed in the chute, her white-socked legs trembling for the start. Then without warning the bell tolled, and they were off.

Flight Angel broke well, as always, settling a few horses behind as they rounded the clubhouse turn. The backstretch was an all out battle as tug of war consumed the leaders, and left little room for jostling into an open hole from the trailing pack. It was anyones race as they rounded the final turn, and Flight Angel fought for her head as Joe looked over his shoulder at the oncoming storm.

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Flight Angel, Joe Gallagher, Sunstar Stables, and Sunstar Silks (c) Me

May the best horse win!