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SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (AP) Cigar, whose streak of 16 consecutive victories tied Citation's record, and champion filly Serena's Song entered the national racing hall of fame on Monday.

Jockey Jack Westrope, who was killed during a race in 1958, and trainer Bud Delp were also inducted. Noor entered in the horse of yesteryear category.

Cigar was chosen in the contemporary male category in his first year of eligibility. He was horse of the year in 1995 and '96. Cigar had 19 wins in 33 career starts and earned a North American record of $9,999,815.

Madeleine Paulson accepted the honor on behalf of Cigar, owned by her late husband, Allen Paulson, who died in 2000. Trainer Bill Mott and jockey Jerry Bailey were also on hand.

"Cigar and Mr. Paulson were alike," Mott said. "Both were tough, durable and dependable and genuine to the very end."

Serena's Song, trained by D. Wayne Lukas, was champion 3-year-old filly of 1995. She won 18 of 38 career starts and set a North American distaff record with earnings of $3,283,388.

Lukas presented the plaque for Serena's Song to owners Bob and Beverly Lewis.

"She had the elegance of Grace Kelly, the moves of Ginger Rogers and the charisma of Marilyn Monroe," Lukas said.

The 69-year-old Delp trained Spectacular Bid to victories in the 1979 Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes. The following year, the colt won all nine of his races and was named horse of the year.

Westrope was a star jockey in the 1930s, '40s and '50s. He rode for 26 years before being killed when he was thrown into the rail in the 1958 Hollywood Oaks.

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