"Saratoga Reading Rooms 2024 x Stella Thayer's Pink Jockey Silks Club Tie"
$250
Sz: 58" x 3 1/4"
By Peter Blair
Stella F. Thayer (born December 27, 1940, in Tampa, Florida) is a vice-chair and former president of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame.
Biography
Thayer, president of Tampa Bay Downs, succeeded John T. von Stade, becoming the museum's ninth president in 2005. She had been a museum trustee since 1994, previously serving as an executive vice-president before being elected president
Adjacent to the Saratoga Race Course is the somewhat secretive private club. It was founded in the 1930s as a place for men to read the dailies before the races. There are rooms for members to stay in over night during the race meet - F. Ambrose Clark was a member and would stay here on occasion as opposed to driving all the way back to Cooperstown, NY.
"Saratoga Reading Room, a private club for racehorse owners, trainers and breeders. Members include “the who’s who" of Saratoga racing. If you want to become a member of the Reading Room, an outstanding member, the best way is to buy yourself a great horse."