Cassidy to Give Horse-Racing Hall Speech
AP, Jul 1, 2005 10:52 am PDTEntertainer David Cassidy, a longtime owner and breeder of thoroughbreds, will deliver the keynote speech during the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame induction ceremonies.
The 50th annual induction ceremony is scheduled for Aug. 8 at the Fasig-Tipton sales pavilion. It's free and open to the public.
This year's inductees are trainer Nick Zito, and the steeplechase standouts: trainer Sidney Watters Jr., rider Thomas Walsh and five-time champion horse Lonesome Glory.
"Through the years, there have been tens of thousands of people who have been in the game as trainers and jockeys, so it's such an honor for these individuals, as well as the equine athletes, to have achieved the Hall of Fame," Cassidy said. "It's one of the highlights of my entire adult life and career to be asked to speak at the induction ceremony and articulate my passion for racing.
"To say I'm flattered would be a gross understatement."
Cassidy became a star on "The Partridge Family" TV show in the 1970s, and sang on the group's series of hit songs, including "I Think I Love You. He's also starred on Broadway.
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