National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Happy birthday to Hall of Fame jockey Steve Cauthen, a member of the class of 1994. The youngest jockey to win the Triple Crown, at the age of 18, Cauthen won 2,794 races worldwide. Photo: Steve Cauthen at Aqueduct, 1976 (NYRA)

Derby Party is only four days away! 🐎 We will be offering a silent auction this Saturday featuring a wide variety of packages, including Belmont Stakes tickets, vintage racing material and much more. 🎟️: 1049a.blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/10th-Ann…

Our 2026 Hall of Fame Class 🏆🐎 Kona Gold (KY) Christophe Clement John A. Shirreffs Gulch (KY) Mongo (VA) David A. Whiteley Prince Khalid bin Abdullah Dr. Robert Copelan Seth W. Hancock G. Watts Humphrey, Jr. Joseph E. Widener racingmuseum.org/about/news/nat…

"The Racetracks of America" is here. 🏇📖 A 440-page coffee table book capturing the history of America’s greatest racetracks — From Saratoga to Santa Anita, Belmont to Hialeah, Keeneland to the fair circuits and beyond. racingmuseum.org/about/news/nat…

🏆 Hall of Fame Class of 2025 Announced! 🏇 We’re proud to welcome racing’s newest legends into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame! 🎉 📅 Join us for the induction ceremony in Saratoga Springs on August 1st at the Fasig Tipton Sales Pavillion! racingmuseum.org/about/news/nat…

The 2025 Hall of Fame finalists have been announced for the contemporary category! Check it out! racingmuseum.org/about/news/nat…

This Saturday: @nmrhof hosts “Countdown to the Triple Crown” fundraiser. Scheduled exactly three months prior to the 151st Kentucky Derby, the event will feature more than 150 silent auction items and an online auction of unique items and experience packages. Full details: capitalregionchamber.com/news/tickets-a… #CapitalRegionUnited

👑 "She's seen a lot of horses come and go, seen a lot of people come and go. She's been here for all of it. She's special." The @DenaliStud team pays tribute to Serena's Song, who still reigns as the 'Queen of Denali' at age 33, on the 30-year anniversary of her spectacular Eclipse campaign. @JillWilliamsTDN has the story. Read it here: thoroughbreddailynews.com/on-the-30-year…

@UA_RTIP Congratulations to U of A Race Track Industry Program on their 50th anniversary!! Thank you for having us!

Brian Bouyea talks about the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York. The museum will celebrate it's 75 anniversary in 2025! @nmrhof

What an awesome way to honor an incredible horse! Check out his Hall of Fame bio to see all he accomplished: racingmuseum.org/hall-of-fame/h…

You never know what a horse will grow up to be, but it was plenty exciting to be there to cover it when Reliable Source was born at @Three_Chimneys in spring 2022 as part of @nmrhof Foal Patrol. Today, she won the Zia Park Princess Stakes. Nothing beats long-term storytelling.

“Photo Finish” is now open! Check out these incredible photographs.

“John Hendrickson was a visionary leader who had a tremendous passion for the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, the Saratoga Springs community, and racing in general,” said Cate Masterson, the Museum’s director. Full press release below: racingmuseum.org/about/news/nat…

Congratulations to the 2024 Hall of Fame class! In the contemporary category: Joel Rosario, Gun Runner, and Justify. Pre-1900 Historic Review: Abe Hawkins, Aristides, and Lecomte. Pillars of the Turf: Harry F. Guggenheim, Clement L. Hirsch, and Joe Hirsch. racingmuseum.org/about/news/nat…

Have a passion for horse racing? Want to make a difference in your community? Join our team! We are currently looking for volunteers in a wide variety of fields and activities. Learn how you can get involved by emailing mreichel@racingmuseum.net.

Congratulations to the nine racehorses, six trainers, and two jockeys that account for the 17 finalists that will comprise the National Museum of Racing’s 2024 Hall of Fame ballot, as chosen by the Museum’s Hall of Fame Nominating Committee. racingmuseum.org/about/news/nat…

A big yawn for the birthday boy!! Happy 30th Birthday to Hall of Famer, Silver Charm! 🩶

The first significant snowfall of the season in Saratoga Springs, NY happened over the weekend. Plan a trip to visit our friends at @nmrhof soon! Open Wednesday through Sunday from 10am to 4pm! 191 Union Ave, Saratoga Springs, NY 518-584-0400 racingmuseum.org

Secure your spot in racing history! Help us cross the finish line by purchasing one of the final remaining 8x8 bricks in the Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Courtyard today, on #GivingTuesday! 
 
We only have 35 bricks left! Bricks are $300 each. 

Call (518) 584-0400 ext.112.

It is the last day of 40 Days of Giving and we are looking to match $20,000 for donations made today for #BreedersCup charities! In addition, we will receive a match of $20,000 from Better World Records Random Acts of Kindness. Help us reach our goal: thebc.ltd/3QoBFnT