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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Preserving and promoting the history of thoroughbred racing and home to the Official Hall of Fame.
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The Museum is open to the public with a brand new 360 degree cinematic experience, a new interactive Hall of Fame, and refreshed galleries and Gift Shop. Featuring rare memorabilia, a fine equine art collection and more, the Museum tells the story of three centuries of Thoroughbred racing in America.

Happy birthday to Hall of Fame jockey Corey Nakatani, a member of the class of 2023. A native of Covina, California, Nak...
10/21/2026

Happy birthday to Hall of Fame jockey Corey Nakatani, a member of the class of 2023. A native of Covina, California, Nakatani rode from 1988 through 2018, excelling on the California circuit and nationally. He won a total of 341 graded stakes, including 120 Grade 1s. At the time of his retirement, Nakatani ranked No. 12 all time with purse earnings of $234,554,534. He finished in the top 20 among North American jockeys in annual earnings 16 times, including 11 times in the top 10. A winner of 10 riding titles on the Southern California circuit, Nakatani concluded his career with 1,033 victories at Santa Anita (No. 9 all time), including 131 stakes (No. 8), and 705 at Del Mar (No. 6), including 104 stakes (No. 2). Nakatani’s significant mounts included Hall of Famers Lava Man and Serena’s Song, as well as champions Itsallgreektome, Jewel Princess, Lit de Justice, My Miss Aurelia, Shared Belief, Sweet Catomine, Thor’s Echo, and Wandesta. His 10 Breeders’ Cup victories included three editions of the Sprint. A two-time winner of the Kentucky Oaks, Nakatani also won the Eddie Read Handicap, Santa Anita Oaks, Santa Margarita Handicap, and Santa Maria Handicap five times each; four runnings of the Del Mar Oaks, Hollywood Derby, Hollywood Starlet, and Las Virgenes; and three renewals of the Santa Anita Handicap. Happy birthday, Corey!

Photo: Corey Nakatani (Benoit Photo)

Want a gift that lasts a lifetime?A custom brick at the Museum is the perfect gift for any thoroughbred racing fan. Bric...
10/20/2026

Want a gift that lasts a lifetime?

A custom brick at the Museum is the perfect gift for any thoroughbred racing fan. Bricks purchases are completely tax-deductible and permanent additions to the Museum!

Have any questions or want to learn more? Visit our website here: https://www.racingmuseum.org/support

Watch the Breeders' Cup at the Museum on Halloween 🎃Join us for our 2nd Annual Breeders’ Cup Watch Party on Saturday, Oc...
10/19/2026

Watch the Breeders' Cup at the Museum on Halloween 🎃

Join us for our 2nd Annual Breeders’ Cup Watch Party on Saturday, Oct. 31 from 3:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.

This event is FREE to attend and you can expect Breeders' Cup Trivia, a 50/50 raffle, and a live viewing of the 2026 Breeders' Cup from Keeneland Race Course. There will also be a food truck from Ted's Fish Fry on site and drinks available for purchase. Costumes are encouraged but not required for this event!

Online preregistration is active until Oct. 30 at 12 p.m and with preregistration you will receive a free gift when you check-in at the event!

Register now: https://1049a.blackbaudhosting.com/1049a/Breeders-Cup-Watch-Party-31Oct2026

Our Equine Eyes Demonstration is TOMORROW!This event is included with paid admission to the Museum, no prior registratio...
10/16/2026

Our Equine Eyes Demonstration is TOMORROW!

This event is included with paid admission to the Museum, no prior registration is required. The presentation will start at 11 a.m. and will be hosted by Museum Educator, Eric Ross.

We hope to see you there!

On this date 50 years ago, future Triple Crown winner Seattle Slew won the Grade 1 Ch*****ne Stakes, the final start of ...
10/16/2026

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

Trained by Billy Turner and ridden by Jean Cruguet, the dark bay/brown son of Bold Reasoning romped by 9¾ lengths in the Ch*****ne at Belmont Park to improve to 3-for-3 and secure the 1976 Eclipse Award for Champion 2-Year-Old Male. Seattle Slew returned to the races the following March, winning twice at Hialeah, including the Grade 1 Flamingo Stakes. He then won the Grade 1 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct prior to sweeping the Triple Crown series. Bred in Kentucky by Ben Castleman and owned by Tayhill Stable, Seattle Slew became the first undefeated Triple Crown winner and was voted the 1977 Eclipse Awards for Horse of the Year and Champion 3-Year-Old Male. He won his fourth Eclipse Award in 1978 (Champion Older Horse) and was retired with a record of 14-2-0 from 17 starts and earnings of $1,208,726. Seattle Slew was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 1981.

We are thankful to the Greater Hudson Heritage Network for awarding The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame a Pre...
10/15/2026

We are thankful to the Greater Hudson Heritage Network for awarding The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame a Preservation Supplies Grant which allowed us to purchase the necessary supplies to properly store items in our collection like Hall of Fame trainer Woody Stephens’ hat, an audio recording of Secretariat’s historic Belmont Stakes win, crops like the one pictured which was used by Hall of Fame jockey Don Pierce, and so much more!

The Preservation Supplies Grant is made possible with public funds from the New York State Council of the Arts, with support of the Office of the Governor and the New York State Legislature, and additional support from the Coby Foundation, which provides dedicated funding for textile-related projects.

Photo Finish is back! 📸The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s eighth annual Photo Finish juried photography ex...
10/15/2026

Photo Finish is back! 📸

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.

Featuring selected amateur and professional photographs that document the thoroughbred racing experience from the farm to the racetrack, Photo Finish captures the elements of the strength, beauty, and powerful emotions of the sport.

An online version of Photo Finish will include the 38 images featured in the von Stade Gallery exhibition plus an additional 64 photos submitted for the show’s consideration. The online exhibit will debut on the Museum website in November.

Photo Finish will remain on display through Dec. 27.

Want discounts on all Museum merchandise? Invitations to exclusive events? Free admission to the Museum year-round?If yo...
10/14/2026

Want discounts on all Museum merchandise? Invitations to exclusive events? Free admission to the Museum year-round?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, sign up for a membership at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame!

Museum members play a crucial role in preserving the history and legends of racing and provide critical resources for the Museum, allowing us to preserve our mission and plan for the future.

Learn more about becoming a member here: https://www.racingmuseum.org/support

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191 Union Avenue
Saratoga Springs, NY
12866

Opening Hours

Wednesday 10am - 4pm
Thursday 10am - 4pm
Friday 10am - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 10am - 4pm

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(518) 584-0400

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