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Saratoga Race Course, Saratoga Springs NY
The Saratoga Race Course is one of the defining hotspots in Saratoga Springs NY, drawing visitors from all over the world for a day at the races.








The 2012 season for the Saratoga Race Course begins with Opening Day on Friday, July 20 and ends with Closing Day on Monday (Labor Day), September 5, 2012. This year, the Saratoga meet will last 40 days, a permanent decision to expand the meet an extra four days from 36 days. There are 6 days of racing each week all season long (the Track is dark on Tuesdays). Travers Day will be Saturday, August 25, 2012.

Race Track Schedule & Post Times

  Opening Day: Friday, July 20, 2012
 
Travers Day:
Saturday, August 25, 2012
  Closing Day: Monday, September 3, 2012
    See complete 2012 Saratoga racing calendar
  Gates open at: 11:00 am weekdays
10:30 am weekends
7:00 am Travers Day, August 25th
CLOSED on Tuesdays
  First race post time: 1:00 pm daily
    11:35 am Travers Day (Saturday, August 25th)
  See 2012 Events Schedule Get tickets here!

Planning a visit to the Saratoga Race Course? Dress code, tickets and parking are just a few of the FAQ's of Racetrack visitors. Find more information using the quick links at the top of this page.

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