The New York Racing Association, Inc. announced Saturday the 2016 inductees to the Saratoga Walk of Fame: prominent owner W. Cothran “Cot” Campbell of Dogwood Stables and Hall of Fame trainer William “Bill” Mott.
The Saratoga Walk of Fame, which opened in 2015, honors and showcases the achievements of those who have made significant contributions to the sport of Thoroughbred racing and to the advancement of Saratoga Race Course.
Prior to the opening of the Saratoga Walk of Fame, the tradition of recognizing important individuals started in 2013 with the Red Jacket Ceremony, named for the eponymous blazer awarded the recipients.
The plaques for 2016 honorees Campbell and Mott will be unveiled during the Red Jacket Ceremony at Saratoga Race Course on Friday, Aug. 26, the eve of the GI Travers S., which is New York Showcase Day.
“Mr. Campbell and Mr. Mott are giants of the sport who have dedicated their lives to Thoroughbred racing. Their vision, passion and commitment have made a tremendously positive impact on Saratoga and their influence will be felt for years to come,” said New York Racing Association CEO and President Chris Kay. “We are honored to welcome them to the Saratoga Walk of Fame, a place designed to celebrate their achievements and to educate fans about the contributions of racing's leading figures.”
Past Red Jacket honorees include all-time Saratoga leading riders John Velazquez, Jerry Bailey and Angel Cordero in 2013; Hall of Fame trainers D. Wayne Lukas and Allen Jerkens; and longtime New York Racing Association race announcer Tom Durkin in 2014; and owners Ogden “Dinny” Mills Phipps and Marylou Whitney in 2015.
New additions to the Saratoga Walk of Fame for 2016 are two interactive digital displays which allow users to watch video replays from each running of the Spa's two premier races–the Travers and GI Whitney H.–dating back to 1973. The Saratoga Walk of Fame is open to the public daily throughout the 2016 meet.
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