Poor Diva, missed the Pimlico winner’s circle again…not so bad always being a bridesmaid—as long as you can catch bouquets like these…

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CAPTION: Diva: ’Hey, little buddy—guess what? Just ’cause I missed the winner’s circle doesn’t mean I have to miss out on my blanket of Black-Eyed Susans…’  SIGN on wall: PREAKNESS SPECIAL Black-Eyed Susans $8.50.

I believe the filly would prefer something in a kitten heel…

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CAPTION: Diva: ”Pssft, yeah right—like I’d let these fashionistas keep me shod in a racing shoe style that is so LAST SEASON..”

Hmmmmmmmm…hope this doesn’t set Filep back a grade…

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CAPTION: Diva: ”And this is the new thing he does every time I stop short—I’m seriously thinking of having him tested…”

Who’s 2013 resolutions included getting in shape? The Diva’s did and she’s never felt fitter…

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CAPTION: Diva: ”I’m on my ‘New Year’s Resolution’ racing diet—so far I’ve lost over 100 pounds in only six furlongs…”
Filep: “DIVA!!!”

I hope everyone has already made their HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIVA EVE plans…
( A little vintage OFF THE PACE from last year’s catalog of gags. Still holds true today. Happy New Year, everyone! )

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CAPTION: Filep: “Diva thinks we’re all celebrating her January 1st birthday...” 

The Diva is just impossible to shop for…

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CAPTION: Diva: “I’m here to exchange this jockey for one in a smaller size...” 

Tis the season that has TEAM DIVA eagerly trotting to the start gate in anticipation of the holiday MTP (Minutes to Presents) countdown! To all of those who celebrate a joyous December occasion,  a very HAPPY HOLIDAYS from OFF THE PACE!

Best wishes,
A.E. Sabo, Filep Szabo and THE DIVA

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CAPTION: Holiday MTP—Minutes to Presents...Happy Holidays from A.E. Sabo and TEAM DIVA.

This design is available as an ornament or note cards at TEAM DIVA’s Cafepress store:
http://www.cafepress.com/offthepacethehorseracingcartoon

Why yes, The Diva has been  known to SPOOK a little, now and then…

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CAPTION: The Diva demonstrates racehorses aren’t the only ones that SPOOK... 

Diva’s tried racing as a front runner and as a closer, maybe Gangnam is more her style…

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OFF THE PACE SKETCHES: Misfit ideas and nonsensical gags not worth the trouble inking, but fun enough to add color to a pencil sketch for show... 

The Diva has a past full of spectacle performances…

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Caption: Diva: “Trust me, boys—MY FORM reads much better IN PERSON…”
Gamblers: All busy reading RACING FORMS. 

You would have expected better behavior from TEAM DIVA at the last weekend of the Saratoga meet, but why be set up for disappointment…

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Caption: Diva: “If the Stewards see this—we are SOOOO SUSPENDED!”
Banner: Two canoes commemorate the historic dead heat victory in the 143rd Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course… 

OPERATION DIVA FANS: OFF THE PACE Fan Drive!
Please feel free to share this FB FAN DRIVE cartoon with all your fellow racing afflicted—let’s make the prima donna of race fillies, DIVA CHALKCHASER, the social media darling she already thinks she is!

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