by Dave Oxford

Saratoga Springs, NY — The Saratoga Harness Hall of Fame & Museum’s annual induction ceremony/open house will take place on Tuesday (June 9) at the Museum, located at 352 Jefferson St., Saratoga Springs, NY. The museum is located off the Jefferson St. entrance to Saratoga Casino & Raceway.

This year’s inductees are Richard Frank, DVM and Kelly’s Noah, horse.

Dr. Frank, a longtime Saratoga equine veterinarian, has served the needs of the harness horse population at Saratoga for more than 50 years. Click here to view a complete biography.

Kelly’s Noah, a hard racing pacer, has dominated the Open classes at Saratoga for years, earning the 2010 Horse of the Year title, among other honors. He also holds the record for most earnings per start. Click here to view a complete biography.

In addition we will be presenting the fifth annual Virginia O’Brien Memorial 110% Award. This year we will be honoring Michael Block. This award honors individuals who devote their life to the pursuit of the sport of harness racing, such as a groom or backstretch worker, who might not otherwise be in the limelight. The nominees are chosen by their peers from the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association.

The gates will open for the event at 5:30 p.m., with the ceremony starting at 6:30 p.m. Refreshments and light food will be served.

For more information contact Director Dave Oxford at 518.526.3138 or e-mail doxford@nycap.rr.com.