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Go Firebolt!

...and bad me, so slow to finish this right at the deadline, just like the last picture...I shouldn't enter contests.

Here you see Firebolt competing in the Devil's Cup 2009 at *Jullelin 's Rosendal Track. The competition looks fierce, but Firebolt is ready for the challenge. He won't give up without a fight!

Behold the overly-muscled and super-shiny Firebolt. Due to my procrastination this ended up being a bit sloppy which I'm not too happy about, and the background is kind of pathetic, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with this. Firebolt's anatomy could be a lot better though. I must have drawn his eyes around thirty times. And there is just something strange about his face that I can't pin down, but I'll have to let it go I guess.

And don't even let me get started on how awful the jockey looks. Jockeys have got to be the hardest people to draw, they have such weird posture...and I am terrible at drawing boys to begin with. Just ignore him.

That dirt gave me a hard time too, I just can't get it right. In all these competition tracks and arenas I draw it and it always looks wrong. This was even worse because I did it once and then my computer froze and it wasn't saved.

EDIT: story's here!

Firebolt steeped proudly onto the track, lifting each foot high with his characteristic barely contained energy. His fiery red tail danced in time to his eager trot and his ears swivelled alertly to catch the excited cries of the crowd as they looked over the horses who would soon test themselves in the long awaited Devil’s Cup. Alex Forge, Firebolt’s long-time jockey, looked at the other horses appreciatively(and in some cases bewilderedly; he was not used to these fantastic creatures), but his mount’s gaze was focused on one thing alone: the starting gate the rose before them on the freshly-raked track. He was ready to race. The tense atmosphere was like an elixir to him, and he soaked it up with confidence. Even in the paddock he had caught the atmosphere and launched into his usual pre-race routine: flexing his powerful neck and arching it like a dressage horse to capture the crowd’s attention and intimidate the other horses. Alex could help smiling as he held back the big colt so they could approach the gate.

Firebolt pawed the dirt under his hooves in frustration as the other horses were loaded. He sidestepped and snorted when one refused to enter the gate, but Alex breathed a sigh of relief when he decided it was not worth his time to throw a fit and entered the gate smoothly. As the doors snapped shut behind him, Firebolt flicked his ears toward the track ahead, his flanks quivering. The smooth stretch of track ahead beckoned to him like a blank paper, ready from him to write his name upon it for all the world to read. It was a challenge.

There was a roar as the gate burst open, and Firebolt let his muscles uncoil with explosive power as he strove to get ahead of his opponents. He sprang toward the inside of the track, driving to take up his customary position at the front of the pack, but there were many horses between him and the rail and he had to accelerate quickly to get ahead of them and take the lead. Alex kept a tight grip on the reins, knowing he would have to keep a careful balance so that the red colt would not blow his energy on the early race, or wear himself down fighting his jockey. They had a long way to go, and many champions to contend with.

Despite his frustration with Alex, Firebolt knew he could gain the lead as he charged to the front of the pack with deadly determination. Many horses thundered on his heels as struggled to keep his position, but the others were eager to challenge his lead. He dug in with his hooves and battled on, his long stride eating up the ground. There was still a long way to go, and the outcome was far from decided, but Firebolt knew one thing was certain: no matter what happened, he would give them a race to remember.

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Registered Name: Firebolt
Stable Name: Firebolt
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 7
Colour: Chestnut
Markings: White stripe on face
Genotype: ee Aa
Height: 16.1hh
Sire: Vivace
Dam (damsire): Storm Bells (Foundation)
Best Offspring: N/A
Offspring: N/A
Disciplines: Flat Racing
Race Record: 11/5/4(30)
Lifetime Earnings: $4 185 200 USD
Major Wins: Preakness Stakes (G1), Whitney Handicap (G1), Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), New Orleans Handicap (G2)
Ideal Racing Distance: 9-10 furlongs
Ideal Racing Surface: Dirt
Running Style: Frontrunner
Owner: Climax Stables
Breeder: Climax Stables
Trainer: N/A
Rider: N/A
Personality: Fiery and hot tempered, Firebolt lives up to his name with his relentless energy and fighting spirit. He gives everything he has in a race, and has complete confidence in his abilities. In his mind, no horse can match him and want everyone to know it. In tougher races this confidence can sometimes lead to mistakes, but no one can say he doesn't try his very best. Firebolt is sometimes difficult to handle, and enjoys making people around him nervous.
History: Firebolt did not begin racing until he was three years old, and unfortunately missed some important races he might have won as a consequence. This did give him the chance to build up his strength and determination however, and he went on to run brilliantly.
Current Entries: None
Booked Breedings: None
Breeding Status: Closed, still racing

Artwork, Firebolt, Vivace, Storm Bells, Climax Stables & Alexander Forge © by me, Copperdragon
Devil's Cup & Rosendal Track © *Jullelin

Description
Go Firebolt!

...and bad me, so slow to finish this right at the deadline, just like the last picture...I shouldn't enter contests.

Here you see Firebolt competing in the Devil's Cup 2009 at *Jullelin 's Rosendal Track. The competition looks fierce, but Firebolt is ready for the challenge. He won't give up without a fight!

Behold the overly-muscled and super-shiny Firebolt. Due to my procrastination this ended up being a bit sloppy which I'm not too happy about, and the background is kind of pathetic, but otherwise I'm pretty happy with this. Firebolt's anatomy could be a lot better though. I must have drawn his eyes around thirty times. And there is just something strange about his face that I can't pin down, but I'll have to let it go I guess.

And don't even let me get started on how awful the jockey looks. Jockeys have got to be the hardest people to draw, they have such weird posture...and I am terrible at drawing boys to begin with. Just ignore him.

That dirt gave me a hard time too, I just can't get it right. In all these competition tracks and arenas I draw it and it always looks wrong. This was even worse because I did it once and then my computer froze and it wasn't saved.

EDIT: story's here!

Firebolt steeped proudly onto the track, lifting each foot high with his characteristic barely contained energy. His fiery red tail danced in time to his eager trot and his ears swivelled alertly to catch the excited cries of the crowd as they looked over the horses who would soon test themselves in the long awaited Devil’s Cup. Alex Forge, Firebolt’s long-time jockey, looked at the other horses appreciatively(and in some cases bewilderedly; he was not used to these fantastic creatures), but his mount’s gaze was focused on one thing alone: the starting gate the rose before them on the freshly-raked track. He was ready to race. The tense atmosphere was like an elixir to him, and he soaked it up with confidence. Even in the paddock he had caught the atmosphere and launched into his usual pre-race routine: flexing his powerful neck and arching it like a dressage horse to capture the crowd’s attention and intimidate the other horses. Alex could help smiling as he held back the big colt so they could approach the gate.

Firebolt pawed the dirt under his hooves in frustration as the other horses were loaded. He sidestepped and snorted when one refused to enter the gate, but Alex breathed a sigh of relief when he decided it was not worth his time to throw a fit and entered the gate smoothly. As the doors snapped shut behind him, Firebolt flicked his ears toward the track ahead, his flanks quivering. The smooth stretch of track ahead beckoned to him like a blank paper, ready from him to write his name upon it for all the world to read. It was a challenge.

There was a roar as the gate burst open, and Firebolt let his muscles uncoil with explosive power as he strove to get ahead of his opponents. He sprang toward the inside of the track, driving to take up his customary position at the front of the pack, but there were many horses between him and the rail and he had to accelerate quickly to get ahead of them and take the lead. Alex kept a tight grip on the reins, knowing he would have to keep a careful balance so that the red colt would not blow his energy on the early race, or wear himself down fighting his jockey. They had a long way to go, and many champions to contend with.

Despite his frustration with Alex, Firebolt knew he could gain the lead as he charged to the front of the pack with deadly determination. Many horses thundered on his heels as struggled to keep his position, but the others were eager to challenge his lead. He dug in with his hooves and battled on, his long stride eating up the ground. There was still a long way to go, and the outcome was far from decided, but Firebolt knew one thing was certain: no matter what happened, he would give them a race to remember.

Image: [link]
Registered Name: Firebolt
Stable Name: Firebolt
Gender: Stallion
Breed: Thoroughbred
Age: 7
Colour: Chestnut
Markings: White stripe on face
Genotype: ee Aa
Height: 16.1hh
Sire: Vivace
Dam (damsire): Storm Bells (Foundation)
Best Offspring: N/A
Offspring: N/A
Disciplines: Flat Racing
Race Record: 11/5/4(30)
Lifetime Earnings: $4 185 200 USD
Major Wins: Preakness Stakes (G1), Whitney Handicap (G1), Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), New Orleans Handicap (G2)
Ideal Racing Distance: 9-10 furlongs
Ideal Racing Surface: Dirt
Running Style: Frontrunner
Owner: Climax Stables
Breeder: Climax Stables
Trainer: N/A
Rider: N/A
Personality: Fiery and hot tempered, Firebolt lives up to his name with his relentless energy and fighting spirit. He gives everything he has in a race, and has complete confidence in his abilities. In his mind, no horse can match him and want everyone to know it. In tougher races this confidence can sometimes lead to mistakes, but no one can say he doesn't try his very best. Firebolt is sometimes difficult to handle, and enjoys making people around him nervous.
History: Firebolt did not begin racing until he was three years old, and unfortunately missed some important races he might have won as a consequence. This did give him the chance to build up his strength and determination however, and he went on to run brilliantly.
Current Entries: None
Booked Breedings: None
Breeding Status: Closed, still racing

Artwork, Firebolt, Vivace, Storm Bells, Climax Stables & Alexander Forge © by me, Copperdragon
Devil's Cup & Rosendal Track © *Jullelin