In August 2017, on being named president of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, John Hendrickson summarized his vision for expanding the appeal of the 67-year-old Saratoga Springs, N.Y. institution to a simple philosophy. “It’s not just our job to showcase history,” Hendrickson said that day. “We have to reach out and promote the sport. The museum has always done traditional things well, and we want to maintain the prestige of the place, but we have to go out and engage the next generation, which gets information through smart devices.”
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Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Feb. 3-5
After an action-packed weekend dominated by the Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Presented by Baccarat and undercard races at Gulfstream Park, the focus this upcoming Saturday shifts to the prep schedule for the 2023 Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve
SLIDESHOW: A Picture-Perfect Day at 2023 Pegasus World Cup
The first marquee race of the 2023 North American racing calendar arived Jan. 28 at Gulfstream Park, which hosted the seventh edition of the $3 million, Grade 1 Pegasus World Cup Invitational Stakes Presented by Baccarat.
Heartwarming Cody’s Wish Story Voted FanDuel-NTRA Moment of the Year
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, National Turf Writers and Broadcasters, and Daily Racing Form announced Jan. 25 that the heartwarming story of Cody’s Wish has been voted the 2022 FanDuel Racing-NTRA Moment of the Year based on the results of more than 1,000 votes cast via Twitter and an online poll.
