Summer Events at the National Museum of Racing

Special Events

• Daily through Dec. 31
  Special Exhibit: Affirmed, In Front
  Featuring unique artifacts, trophies, and video highlights, this multimedia exhibit celebrates the 25th anniversary of Affirmed winning the Triple Crown.

• Daily through Dec. 31
  Fine Art Exhibit: Paintings from the Charles H. Thieriot Collection
  Extraordinary British racing art from the mid-1800s, by John Herring, Sr., and James Pollard.

• Saturday, July 24
  Special Exhibit: Peb: The Art of Humor
  Through Dec. 31, 2005 Retrospective honoring 50 years of witty work by Thoroughbred racing's leading cartoonist, the incomparable Peb (Pierre Bellocq). Exhibition support generously provided by Daily Racing Form.

• Monday, July 26
  7:00 p.m. - Special Program: Saratoga Preview
  Get a head start on the Saratoga racing meet, with insights into the top horses, trainers, and jockeys who will be competing at the Spa. Special guests and video highlights from the 2003 Saratoga meet. Free and open to the public, in the Museum's Hall of Fame Theater.

• Wednesday, July 28
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: The Big Horse, by Joe McGinniss
  Tribute to special runners, from Seabiscuit to Funny Cide, who bring fame and fortune to a stable. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Thursday, July 29
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: Beverly's Best, by Beverly Reedy
  A distinctive Saratoga Springs cookbook. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Friday, July 30
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: Blind Switch, by John McEvoy
  In this suspense novel, a former boxer accepts an unusual race-fixing offer. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Tuesday, August 3
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: Saratoga Tales, by Bill Heller
  Great horses, fearless jockeys, shocking upsets, and incredible blunders at America's legendary racetrack. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Wednesday, August 4
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: Beverly's Best, by Beverly Reedy
  A distinctive Saratoga Springs cookbook. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Tuesday, August 10
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: Legacies of the Turf, by Ed Bowen
  Fascinating profiles of great 20th century racehorse breeders. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Wednesday, August 11
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: Old Friends, by Barbara D. Livingston
  Lovely photos and essays celebrate the lives of former racehorses. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Saturday, August 14
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: Funny Cide, by The Funny Cide Team with Sally Jenkins
  An unlikely journey to Kentucky Derby glory. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Tuesday, August 17
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: The Big Horse, by Joe McGinniss
  Tribute to special runners, from Seabiscuit to Funny Cide, who bring fame and fortune to a stable. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Thursday, August 19
  10 a.m. -12 noon - Book Signing: Saratoga Tales, by Bill Heller
  Great horses, fearless jockeys, shocking upsets, and incredible blunders at America's legendary racetrack. Free and open to the public in the Museum Lobby.

• Saturday, August 7
  6:00-8:00 p.m. - Museum Members' Reception: Peb: The Art of Humor
  Peb will be available to sign his exhibition catalogs and new portfolio of sketches from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Exhibition support generously provided by Daily Racing Form. By invitation only. For membership information, call (518) 584-0400, ext. 117.

• Monday, August 9
  Hall of Fame Day

  10:30 a.m.: Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
  Join the racing world in honoring the Class of 2004 inductees to the National Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame. Free and open to the public, Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion (East Avenue, Saratoga Springs).

  12 noon: Hall of Fame Luncheon
  At The Rail Pavilion, Saratoga Race Course. $65/Museum members, $80 non-members includes buffet, track program, and clubhouse admission.

  2:30 p.m.: Hall of Fame Members Autograph Session
  Outside the Jockeys' Room (Saratoga Race Course), returning members of the Hall of Fame will be signing autographs. Free of charge.

  Late afternoon: National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame Stakes (Grade II, Turf) on the Mellon Turf Course, at 1 1/8 miles, for three-year-olds. Trophy presentation by Museum president, John T. von Stade.

On to Special Tours and Educational Programs

Visit the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame website at www.racingmuseum.org.

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