Young Pretender multicoloured the other still carrying the

the other still carrying the quiet echo of competition

The composition features several jockeys and their horses in mid-stride

Banks’ expressive use of mixed media ignites the composition with rich

all rendered with Hefferan’s signature attention to detail

The textured brushstrokes and vibrant contrasts between dark and light convey movement and emotion

Young Pretender multicoloured the other still carrying the'Young Pretender' by Rob Hefferan, acrylic on canvas, framed in black and cream wood, 38" x 29" (98 cm x 74 cm). 'Young Pretender' by Rob Hefferan has that poised, prematch stillness he captures so wellan athlete and horse momentarily at rest, yet charged with intent. The warm, angled light sharpens the players stance and the horses attentive profile, giving the scene a quiet heroism. It feels like a portrait of emerging confidence: youthful, focused,