National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Dedicated to preserving and promoting the history of thoroughbred racing and home to the Official Hall of Fame.

[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

On this date 50 years ago, future Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew won the Grade 1 Champagne Stakes, the final start of his undefeated 2-year-old campaign

Winning by 9¾ lengths, Seattle Slew would improve to 3-for-3 and secure the 1976 Eclipse Award for Champion 2-Year-Old Male

[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s eighth annual Photo Finish juried photography exhibition will open in the von Stade Gallery on Wednesday, Oct. 28.

View the full press release here: https://t.co/lqLyKSc30P

[Barbara D. Livingston @DRFLivingston]

Sat.'s G2 Gallant Bloom at Belmont is named for the Hall of Fame King Ranch filly. She was born in 1966 so I don't remember her racing, but I'm sure some do! GALLANT BLOOM won 16 of 22 starts, inc. 12 stakes.
📷: Gallant Bloom, closest to camera, Keeneland 10-24-69, by John Wyatt

[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present several events throughout the fall season - including exclusive tours, watch parties and much more.

View the full press release here: https://t.co/o5aNw02WHY

[Horse Racing Nation @HR_Nation]

And they're off @BelmontPark1905! @thenyra lifts the lid on a new era, as Andrew Rosen's Lisa Joy wins the first race. @Antonio1Fresu up for @nmrhof trainer "Shug" @Claudemcgaughey

[Eugene Viti @eviti_viti]

Forever Young (JPN) opens the new Belmont Park with a decisive win in the 2026 Jockey Club Gold Cup under Ryusei Sakai for owner Susumu Fujita and trainer Yoshito Yahagi.

Next stop for the champ is the Breeders Cup Classic @nmrhof

[Ferrin Peterson @FerrinPeterson]

26 inches wide, 98 inches long, a 3 inch ledge, with a 1,200-lb Thoroughbred beside you.

Bob Duncan takes us inside the starting gate: the risk, trust, and horsemanship behind one of racing’s tightest spaces & why the gate became his haven.

🎙️ Coming soon on Boundless
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[PDJF @PDJFund]

One week until Casino Night at the @nmrhof! Join us Monday, August 17 for a evening of fun that benefits both the Museum and the PDJF.

Tickets include admission, food & beverage, & $250 worth of play.

Tickets:
https://t.co/GV3uGYMQ7K

[Horse Racing Women's Association @horseracingwmn]

Today we're honoring a true legend of the turf. Marylou Whitney was not just the "Queen of Saratoga"—she was a fierce, visionary leader who reshaped the landscape of Thoroughbred racing.

When the sport was entirely dominated by men, Marylou stepped up to run Marylou Whitney Stables (https://t.co/eW91gGnTYL). She proved that a woman’s touch, coupled with relentless determination, could achieve classic success. Her homebreds captured some of racing's most coveted prizes, including the Kentucky Oaks with Bird Town who set a stakes record in the Kentucky Oaks that stood for 17 years and the Belmont Stakes with Birdstone.

Her heroism extended far beyond the winner's circle. Marylou lived by the belief that leadership means taking care of those who carry the sport on their backs.

• Backstretch Champion: Marylou co-founded the Saratoga Backstretch Appreciation program, which provided meals, recreation, and medical care for the unsung stable workers.

• Equine Aftercare Pioneer: As a founding member of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (https://t.co/qi3AKUn3dm) (TRF), she fought for equine safety. Marylou also famously attached her personal contact info to her horses' registration papers to ensure they always had a home.

• Marylou earned the Eclipse Award of Merit for her lifetime of dedication, playing an essential role in increasing the popularity of both Saratoga Race Course and the city of Saratoga Springs through her philanthropy and ambassadorship.

Marylou proved that women belong at the highest levels of racing leadership. She left the sport much kinder, safer, and more vibrant than she found it.

Thank you, Marylou, for paving the way for the next generation of women in racing. 🙌🏇✨

📸 Photo Credits: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame & @thenyra

A special thanks to Brien Bouyea of the @NMRHOF for his help in creating this tribute to Marylou!

[Claiborne Farm Bloodlines @ClaiborneBlood]

💛@ClaiborneFarm's 𝗦𝗘𝗧𝗛 𝗛𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗢𝗖𝗞 will be inducted into the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs on Friday, August 7. He joins three of his family members on the list. @nmrhof @stephkuzy
👇𝙁𝙪𝙡𝙡 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮
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[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to Casino Night at the Museum on Monday, Aug. 17 from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event is a fundraiser for the Museum and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF).

Full press release here: https://t.co/UW7rd2PQbj

[NYTB @nytbreeders]

Looking for something to do on a #Saratoga dark day? You can't go wrong with @DRFLivingston's extraordinary exhibit at the @nmrhof which, of course, includes some #NYbred history!

[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will debut the one-of-a-kind interactive experience, Equine Eyes, during an open house at the Museum on Thursday, July 23, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

View the full press release: https://t.co/C1QcIK0llX

[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

Our upcoming July events at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame: Saturday Morning Socials, Hall of Fame Tour with Angel Cordero, Jr., Equine Eyes special exhibition and much more.

View the full press release here: https://t.co/dyOj4ZNz79

[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will celebrate its 50th annual Museum Ball this summer on Friday, Aug. 7. This esteemed black-tie gala has been held continuously since 1977 and remains the Museum’s largest fundraising event.

https://t.co/IVOT8gGkqM

[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host its first ever Royal Ascot Tea Party, presented by Brown Road Racing, on June 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

View the full press release here: https://t.co/QUGJ3qBdz6

[National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame @nmrhof]

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is pleased to announce the return of its juried photography exhibition, Photo Finish, and is now accepting submissions. The exhibition will be on view at the Museum from Oct. 28 through Dec. 31.

https://t.co/SfmJ1u6iYj

[Steve Byk @Steve_Byk]

Tom Durkin book signings! Tonight, 6p at @nmrhof and Friday, 6p at @NorthshireBooks on B'way;

Thursday 6/11 at @KeenelandLib (https://t.co/SgnGZhTcnr)..

To Order from Publisher: https://t.co/Xd3M7QNI1B @BH_LShulman

[Barbara D. Livingston @DRFLivingston]

Very happy to announce an exhibit (6/3 - 12/31) at the @nmrhof ! It features some of my work but many images by photographers whose work I've collected over the decades - spanning ~1907 (Colin) - 2025 (Sovereignty+).

Several Man o' War photos, some not seen before, are featured.

[Equine Info Exchange @EquineInfoEx]

Come to the Royal Ascot Tea Party! Enjoy an afternoon of refinement and racing on June 20th at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Learn more here https://t.co/xDdmMZKMBw #RoyalAscot #HorseRacing #Party #equineevent @nmrhof @Ascot