National Museum of Racing continues its 75th anniversary celebration with Hall of Fame events planned for August 1-2, coinciding with the annual induction weekend in Saratoga Springs.
The traditional Hall of Fame induction ceremony will take place Friday, August 1, at Fasig-Tipton. Doors open to the public at 9:30 a.m., with the ceremony beginning at 10:30 a.m. The event is free to attend, though seating is limited.
This year’s inductees include racehorses Smarty Jones, Decathlon, and Hermis; trainer George H. Conway; and Pillars of the Turf Edward L. Bowen, Arthur Hancock III, and Richard Ten Broeck. Tom Durkin will serve as master of ceremonies, with the event broadcast live on the Museum website.
The Grade II National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Stakes will highlight Friday’s racing card at Saratoga Race Course, followed by a special winner’s circle presentation featuring Hall of Fame members.
Racing enthusiasts can meet numerous Hall of Fame members on Saturday, August 2, during the Saturday Morning Social program at the Museum from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Admission is free with complimentary coffee and doughnuts provided by Stewart’s Shops, along with Saratoga Spring Water.
More than 30 Hall of Fame members are expected to participate in a commemorative 75th anniversary poster signing at Saratoga Race Course from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. in front of the Jockey Silks Room.
The impressive roster of anticipated participants includes Steve Asmussen, Roger Attfield, Braulio Baeza, Bob Baffert, Jerry Bailey, Bill Boland, Mark Casse, Javier Castellano, Steve Cauthen, Angel Cordero, Jr., Pat Day, Ramon Dominguez, Janet Elliot, Victor Espinoza, Earlie Fires, Jack Fisher, Sandy Hawley, Julie Krone, King Leatherbury, Eddie Maple, Chris McCarron, Shug McGaughey, Bill Mott, Carl Nafzger, Corey Nakatani, Laffit Pincay, Jr., Todd Pletcher, Edgar Prado, Joel Rosario, Jose Santos, John Velazquez, Jorge Velasquez, and Nick Zito. All appearances are subject to change.
Commemorative posters will be available at no cost while supplies last, with a suggested donation to benefit the Museum.
