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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame announces The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will release The Racetracks of America: From the Pre-Civil War Days to the 21st Century, a 440-page coffee table book chronicling the rich history of America’s iconic racetracks, on Aug. 30. The book was produced in partnership with Keeneland Library with underwriting support from Stella Thayer and the Alfred Z. Solomon Charitable Trust. The Racetracks of America can be ordered through the Museum’s website here: The Racetracks of America - The Gift Shop at the National Museum of Racing

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Casino Night to benefit the National Museum of Racing and PDJF Aug. 18 at the Museum

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to Casino Night on Monday, Aug. 18 from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Museum and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) sponsored by Live Oak Plantation and the Jockeys’ Guild and catered by Mama Mia’s.

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Special events to highlight National Museum of Racing’s annual Hall of Fame weekend Aug. 1-2

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — As part of the yearlong celebration of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 75th anniversary, there will be special Hall of Fame-themed events coinciding with the annual induction weekend celebration Aug. 1-2.

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame partners with Amplify Horse Racing for The Winner's Circle Summer Camp

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and Amplify Horse Racing are partnering to launch The Winner’s Circle Summer Camp, an immersive four-day experience introducing high school students to the thrilling world of thoroughbred racing.

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July events at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events during July as the Saratoga Race Course meeting kicks off. 

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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame names D.G. Van Clief and Josh Pons as Hall of Fame committee chairs

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame has named D.G. Van Clief as chair of the Hall of Fame’s Contemporary Nominating Committee and Josh Pons as chair of the Pillars of the Turf Committee. The appointments were announced June 23 by Charlotte C. Weber, the board chair of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

Belmont Stakes Racing Festival events at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will open two new special exhibitions and host several public events coinciding with the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival from June 4-8.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame partners with Saratoga Arms Hotel and Saratoga Springs History Museum for “Saratoga Springs: An Era of Change — The 2025 Trifecta Tour” on May 22

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is partnering with Saratoga Arms Hotel and the Saratoga Springs History Museum to present “Saratoga Springs: An Era of Change — The 2025 Trifecta Tour” on May 22. Focusing on the thoroughbred racing and social scene in Saratoga during the 1950s, this tour will feature expert historians presenting about this pivotal decade in the city’s history in fun and unique settings at each venue. Transportation between the venues is included and guests will enjoy snacks and drinks at each stop.

National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame to celebrate Preakness Stakes on May 17

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes on Saturday, May 17 with a pair of special events at the Museum. Kicking things off will be a family-friendly Preakness Puzzle Party, presented by the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., which is free for children and their chaperones. The racing action from Pimlico will take center stage at the Museum’s Preakness Party, presented by The Hideaway, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Tickets to the party include food and beverage and a live airing of the second leg of the Triple Crown in the Hall of Fame.

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National Museum of Racing announces 2025 Hall of Fame Inductees

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Seven new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. Racehorse Smarty Jones (PA), a finalist for the first time, is the lone selection in the contemporary category; racehorses Decathlon (KY) and Hermis (KY) and trainer George H. Conway have been chosen by the 1900-1959 Historic Review Committee; and Edward L. Bowen, Arthur B. Hancock III, and Richard Ten Broeck have been elected by the Pillars of the Turf Committee. In the contemporary category, Smarty Jones was the lone candidate to appear on the majority of ballots submitted (50 percent plus one vote is required for election). A total of 157 voters (90.2 percent) participated from the 171 eligible to cast ballots in the election. The candidates in the Historic Review and Pillars of the Turf categories were required to receive 75 percent approval from the respective committees to earn election.

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