Horse Racing News: Jockey Club in Town, Museum Seeks Curator, Handicapping Series Announced
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Jockey Club’s 2026 Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing will be held on Thursday, Aug. 6 at the Saratoga Springs City Center. Last year’s iteration of the annual event featured NBC News Correspondent Steve Kornacki as its keynote speaker. The 2025 conference was livestreamed on The Jockey Club’s website at jockeyclub.com.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is seeking a full-time museum curator. The position is immediately available. The museum curator is responsible for exhibition development, installation, and maintenance of temporary and semi-permanent exhibitions; working in collaboration with the collections manager with collection, acquisitions, and conservation; responding to media and public inquiries about the exhibitions and permanent collections; maintaining communication between the curatorial department and the Collections and Exhibits Committee and Board of Trustees.
The position requires a B.A. in Museum Studies, History, or Art History with three to five years of experience in curatorial work. An M.A. in Museum Studies or related field and museum work experience is preferred. The position also requires knowledge of collections management and exhibition development procedures, in addition to the ability to prioritize, delegate, and work collaboratively on major projects. A strong attention to detail and superior organizational skills are essential. Knowledge of the thoroughbred racing industry and history preferred. Interested candidates should send resume, cover letter, and references to Jennifer Rickman at jrickman@racingmuseum.net.
The Racing Museum also recently unveiled its schedule for a series of three handicapping seminars leading up to the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby on May 2. Hosted by handicapper Tom Amello, the series will take place at the museum on the following dates:
• Saturday, March 28, 11 a.m. — featuring analysis of the Arkansas Derby at Oaklawn Park and the Florida Derby at Gulfstream Park.
• Saturday, April 4, 11 a.m. — featuring analysis of the Blue Grass Stakes at Keeneland Race Course, Santa Anita Derby at Santa Anita Park, and Wood Memorial Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack.
• Saturday, April 25, 11 a.m. — Kentucky Derby handicapping seminar with Tom Amello and Michael Veitch. Analysis of key Kentucky Derby preps and predictions for the upcoming 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Seminars are included with paid museum admission and are free for museum members. There will also be racing trivia during each seminar for a chance to win prizes.