The upcoming weekend in North American horse racing is highlighted by the finale of Churchill Downs’ spring-summer meet and racecards on Saturday, June 29, and Sunday, June 30 that feature a total of 11 stakes races.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will present special exhibitions celebrating the legacies of Hall of Fame members Paul Mellon and Ruffian this summer. Both exhibits open to the public on Thursday, July 11.
“We are excited to honor and share the legacies of these two outstanding Hall of Fame members,” said Jessica Cloer, the museum’s curator. “Paul Mellon and Ruffian were both tremendously impactful. These exhibits are a tribute to all they achieved and their lasting influence on the sport.”
If you're looking for a nice place to eat after the Haskell Stakes or any other race day at Monmouth Park, take a look at this list of restaurants below!
The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation will host its annual Fashionable Fillies Luncheon in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., at Saratoga National Golf Club on Monday, August 5, 2024.
The luncheon will honor the late Nancy C. Kelly and will welcome her sister, Fran, and nieces, Michelle and Lisa. Over the course of her 32-year career as the executive director of The Jockey Club Safety Net Foundation, Nancy helped thousands of individuals in need, totaling nearly $16 million in assistance.
Enjoying highlights of the upcoming week in horse racing requires an international lens, as much of the top-class racing will be held overseas in England when the prestigious Royal Ascot meet begins its five-day run Tuesday, June 18.
