Full slate of events at National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame

Sports Staff other tracks throughout the country. Featuring “Justify: 111 Days to Triple Crown Glory” book signing with author Lenny Shulman and “Sir Barton and the Making of the Triple Crown” book signing with author Jennifer Kelly. Featuring “Saratoga Saturdays” handicapping with Tom Amello and Trackfacts at 10:40 a.m. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Cost: Free to attend, books available for purchase. “Born to Rein” film showing and reception: Featuring the life of Nebraska horsemen and Hall of Fame members John A. Nerud and father-and-son Marion and Jack Van Berg. Nerud, a Navy veteran and one of America’s most accomplished and revered thoroughbred trainers and breeders, co-founded the prestigious Breeders’ Cup. He was inducted into the National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame in 1972. Marion Van Berg was the nation’s leading owner in racing victories 14 times and was the first Nebraskan inducted into the National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame in 1970. Like his father, Jack Van Berg set numerous records and was inducted into the Hall of Fame. His best horse, Alysheba, won the 1987 Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes, and Breeders’ Cup Classic, and was Horse of the Year in 1988. “Born to Rein” will also commemorate the 100th anniversary of America’s first Triple Crown Winner, Sir Barton, as the documentary film will pay homage to his time as an U.S. Army Remount Service Stallion at Fort Robinson near Crawford, Neb. Time: 6:30 p.m. Cost: $10 for Museum members, $12 non-members. To purchase tickets: https:// www.eventbrite.com/e/ born-to-rein-documentaryfilm-national-screeningtickets-62659501255

Travers Stakes Preview Panel: Racing handicappers Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch analyze the field for the 150th running of the Travers Stakes. Time: 11 a.m. Cost: Included with Museum admission. Children’s Program: “Build a Travers Stakes Trophy:” Prepare for Saratoga’s 150th running of the Travers Stakes race by going on a Museum scavenger hunt for trophies and related objects then decorate a small trophy of your own. Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Free with paid adult admission.

Travers Eve Wine and Cheese Social: Celebrate the racing season at the Museum on the eve of the 150th running of the Travers Stakes. Enjoy refreshments in the Museum’s Cornelius Vanderbilt Whitney Courtyard with fellow Museum members and racing enthusiasts. Featuring book signings for “Sermon on the Mount: The Wisdom and Life Experiences of Hall of Fame Trainer D. Wayne Lukas” with D. Wayne Lukas and author Christina Bossinakis and “The Travers: 150 Years of Saratoga’s Greatest Race” with authors Brien Bouyea and Michael Veitch. Time: 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Cost: Free for members, $10 for nonmembers. Books available for purchase. Saturday Morning Social: Join Museum staff and special guests for a casual discussion of the day’s racing action at Saratoga and other tracks throughout the country. Featuring “Saratoga Saturdays” handicapping with Tom Amello and Trackfacts (10:40 a.m.), as well as complimentary light refreshments and Saratoga past performances for the day’s racing card. Cost: Free admission, books available for purchase. Time: 9:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Photo Finish Tour with Dona Ann McAdams: Join the Museum on a special tour of Saratoga Race Course’s famed Oklahoma Training Track led by professional photographer Dona Ann McAdams. You will learn about lighting, composition, and developing your own photographer’s eye. Please note that reservations are required for this tour. Time: 7:30 a.m. Cost: $25 Museum members, $35 non-members. Reservations: (518) 5840400 ext. 118. Children’s Program: “Museum Bingo!”: A classic game and so much fun with horses, paintings, and museum objects. Come see how you do! Recommended for children ages 3 through 8. Time: 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Cost: Free with paid adult admission.