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Museum Accepting Photo Finish Submissions

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is now accepting submissions for the fifth annual juried photography exhibition, Photo Finish. Entries may be submitted by professional as well as amateur photographers and must relate to the sport of Thoroughbred racing in America. Any aspect of the racing experience may be depicted, including, but not limited to, racing scenes, the backstretch, and emotions of the crowd.

Two submissions will be allowed per person. All submissions must be received by June 30. Application forms will be available at the Museum's Visitor Services desk and can be downloaded from the Museum's website here: https://racingmuseum.org/photo-finish.

A panel of judges representing both the racing and arts communities will select photographs for the exhibition, which will open in the von Stade Gallery in November.

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‘Countdown to Triple Crown’ Auction Goes Live Saturday

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host a special “Countdown to the Triple Crown” fund-raising event on Saturday. This event, scheduled exactly three months before the 2023 GI Kentucky Derby, will feature hundreds of silent auction items and an online auction of 10 unique items and experience packages to benefit the Museum. Guests can attend the event in person at the Museum from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. or bid on special packages online beginning at noon.

To purchase tickets, visit here or call (518) 584-0400. To view the online auction items, click here. Bidding for the online auction will go be open through Feb. 19 at 11:45 p.m.

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Tampa to Present Mill Reef: A Legacy of Heart Documentary Feb. 18

In partnership with the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame and the Oak Spring Garden Foundation, Tampa Bay Downs will present a screening of the documentary film Mill Reef: A Legacy of Heart on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 6:30 p.m. at the racetrack in Tampa, Fla.

The event is free to attend and open to the public, but advance registration will be required. Beverages and light fare will be available. To register, click here.

Mill Reef: A Legacy of Heart chronicles the legendary racehorse Mill Reef, who was named English and European Horse of the Year in 1971 when he won the Epsom Derby, Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe, Eclipse S., and King George VI and Queen Elizabeth S., among others. Mill Reef was bred in Virginia by Hall of Fame Pillar of the Turf Paul Mellon and campaigned by Mellon's Rokeby Stables in Europe from 1970 through 1972. Overall, Mill Reef won 12 of 14 starts. He was trained by Ian Balding.

For more information, visit www.racingmuseum.org.

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NMRHF Hosts Feb. 4 Fundraiser

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs, New York will play host to a special “Countdown to the Triple Crown” fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 4. Taking place exactly three months prior to the 2023 Kentucky Derby, it will feature hundreds of silent auction items and unique online auction pieces, plus experience packages, all to benefit the Museum.

Guests can attend the event in person from 5 p.m. ET to 8 p.m. ET or bid on special packages online. The early-bird event at the Museum will feature refreshments and entertainment by Rich Ortiz, as well as screenings of the 16-minute signature film “What It Takes: Journey to the Hall of Fame” at 5:30 p.m., 6:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Cost to attend the event is $10 for Museum members and $25 for non-members.

Click here, to purchase tickets or call (518) 584-0400.

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