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Hall of Fame Announces New Category

In an effort to tell a more comprehensive history of Thoroughbred racing in North America, the National Museum of Racing will be expanding its Hall of Fame with a new category, Pillars of the Turf, beginning in 2013.

 Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Thayer, Willmott Elected to Jockey Club Board

Stella Thayer and Peter Willmott have been elected to the board of stewards of The Jockey Club, filling the expired positions of Dell Hancock and D.G. Van Clief Jr., both of whom served four-year terms.

 Saturday, August 11, 2012
$1 Million Challenge Pledge to Racing Museum

$1 Million Challenge Pledge to Racing Museum

A $1 million challenge pledge from the William Stamps Farish Fund has initiated an endowment drive by the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.

 Monday, August 24, 2009

Hall of Fame Makes Changes in Voting Procedures

The National Museum of Racing has authorized changes in the Hall of Fame voting procedures that will go into effect in 2007.

 Friday, October 27, 2006

Aulisi Named Acting Museum Director

Joseph E. Aulisi has been named the acting director of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, museum president Stella F. Thayer announced Oct. 12.

 Thursday, October 12, 2006

The Jockey Club Elects Seven New Members

The Jockey Club today announced the election of seven new members: William Backer, Robert McNair, Nick Nicholson, Mace Siegel, Stella Thayer, Frank "Scoop" Vessels III, and William T. Young, Jr.

 Thursday, November 11, 2004

Simul-castaway

By Mike Henry-- The desires of Tampa Bay bettors and a majority of horsemen are being undermined by the actions of a few local horsemen and those from other states.

 Wednesday, February 13, 2002