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History of Black Horsemen Honored at Hall of Fame Ceremony

Two of the most noteworthy horses in recent memory were honored at this year’s National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame induction ceremony Aug. 2 at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion in Saratoga Springs, N.Y..  The 2018 Triple Crown winner Justify (Scat Daddy) and 2017 Horse of the Year Gun Runner (Candy Ride  ) were the only contemporary horses in the…

August 19, 2024 in Hall of Fame, racing history.

Black racing pioneers to be represented at Hall of Fame induction

Two of the most influential and talented Black horsemen in the history of Thoroughbred racing will be represented at this Friday’s induction for the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame class of 2024. Jockey Abe Hawkins will be inducted, and the importance of jockey/trainer Ed Brown will also be invoked by two men representing…

July 31, 2024 in Hall of Fame, racing history.

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