Induction Requirements
In order to be inducted into the Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame, a horse must meet the following requirements.
- The horse must have spent some part of its racing career training in Aiken.
- The horse must have been named as a national champion (prior to 1971 champions were recognized separately by the TRA and the Daily Racing Form & Morning Telegraph).
- The horse must have won an Eclipse Award (from 1971 to today). This award is voted on by the National Turf Writers Association, Racing Track Officials, and writers/editors from the Daily Racing Form. Any horse who has run at least one race in North America is eligible to be nominated for an Eclipse Award.
Induction ceremonies are usually held the Sunday following the Aiken Trials, which is held in March at the Aiken Training Track.
Hall of Fame Members
Assagai
Barnaby's Bluff
Blue Peter
Bowl Game
Candy Eclair
Capot
Christmas Past
Conniver
Conquistador Cielo
De La Rose
Demonstrative
Devil Diver
Elkridge
Forty Niner
Gallorette
Gamely
Hawaii
Heavenly Cause
Kelso
Lamb Chop
Late Bloomer
Midshipman
Neji
Oedipus
Open Fire
Pleasant Colony
Pleasant Stage
Pleasant Tap
Politely
Quick Pitch
Relaxing
Sensational
Shuvee
Smart Angle
Snow Knight
Stage Door Johnny
Storm Song
Swale
Tea Maker
Tom Fool
Aiken Thoroughbred Racing Hall of Fame and Museum
"Home of Aiken's Racing Champions"
Information: 803-642-7631
Hours of Operation
Tuesday - Friday 2 pm - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 2 pm - 5 pm
Free admission
