What's in a name?

The first Saturday in June is Derby day and 12 horses are in with a shout, each carrying the hopes of someone. They might use one of many tried and trusted methods of selection. More common for the once a year punters is to go by the name, like for example, anyone called Edward might pick Ted Spread... along with a few lap dancers no doubt. And any 17th century dutch painters still alive might be thinking it's fate that there is a horse running in the Derby with the same name. From the point of view of any owners, It IS possible to name a racehorse in any foreign language; French, for example. L'escargot won the National in between Red Rum's 3 victories. Someone once tried and almost got away with naming his horse French for BIG TITS!!! Damn Jockey Club spoil sports.
Since I somehow picked the winner of the National, my selection today is Jan Vermeer...'cos I'm a 17th century dutch painter!!