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Whitney family trophy collection gifted to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — One of the most significant collections of American thoroughbred racing trophies in the sport’s history — the Whitney family collection — has been bequeathed to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame by the late John Hendrickson, the Museum’s former chairman (2017-2024) who unexpectedly passed away in August 2024.

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Submissions being accepted for 2026 Win, Place, Show Student Art Exhibition

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — Submissions for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s 2026 Win, Place, Show Student Art Exhibition are now being accepted. The exhibition is for student artists in grades 3-12 from schools throughout the Capital Region and beyond.

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Breeders' Cup handicapping and viewing party Nov. 1 at the Museum

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to a Breeders’ Cup handicapping seminar and viewing party on Saturday, Nov. 1 from 3:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event is free to attend and open to the public.

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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.

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