Smarty Jones captured hearts on the 2004 Triple Crown trail. He's been elected to the Hall of Fame
- Racehorse Smarty Jones gained election to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame on Thursday.
- This occurred in his first year on the ballot as the lone candidate in the contemporary category.
- He won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness in 2004 but lost the Belmont Stakes by a length.
- Election required receiving 50% plus one vote from participating voters.
- The Hall of Fame will enshrine him and others on August 1 in Saratoga Springs, New York.
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Smarty Jones captured hearts on the 2004 Triple Crown trail. He's been elected to the Hall of Fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) — It's time for another Smarty party.
Smarty Jones Leads List of 2025 Racing Hall of Fame Inductees
Seven new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame, led by Smarty Jones, the lone selection in the contemporary category. Edward L. Bowen, Arthur B. Hancock III, and Richard Ten Broeck have been elected by the Pillars of the Turf Committee. Read More...
Smarty Jones, 6 others are elected to racing hall of fame
Seven new members were elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.Racehorse Smarty Jones, a finalist for the first time, is the lone selection in the contemporary category. Racehorses Decathlon and Hermis and trainer George H. Conway were chosen by the 1900-59 historic review committee. And Edward L. Bowen, Arthur B. Hancock III, and Richard Ten Broeck were elected by the pillars of the turf committee.In the contemporary category,…
Smarty Jones Heads 2025 Hall of Fame Class
Seven new members have been elected to the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame is headed by Smarty Jones, a finalist for the first time. Additionally, Kentucky-breds Decathlon and Hermis and trainer George H. Conway have been chosen by the 1900-1959 Historic Review Committee; and Edward L. Bowen, Arthur B. Hancock III, and Richard Ten Broeck have been elected by the Pillars of the Turf Committee. In the contemporary category, Pennsylvania…
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