We’ve passed the halfway point of the 2019 meet at Saratoga Race Course, but some of the most popular events are still on their way. Don’t miss out on Adirondacks Day, Lustgarten Foundation Day, the daily stakes races, and more during Week 6 at the track.
Wednesday, August 14
Saratoga Stakes Race: Bolton Landing
Place your bets for the Bolton Landing!
Celebrate New York’s Adirondack Park at Saratoga Race Course this Wednesday with activities, exhibits, and entertainment at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. This day-long event will showcase the great attractions of the Adirondacks.
Thursday, August 15
Saratoga Stakes Race: Union Avenue (NYB)
Place your bets for the Union Avenue (NYB)!
Want to sample a great selection of wine and spirits produced right here in New York State? If so, then stop by the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from 12:00pm-5:00pm for Taste NY: Wine & Spirits. Guests will be able to enjoy five samples for $5.
Sample drinks featuring Don Julio tequila from 3:00pm-5:00pm outside the entrance of The Stretch.
The Low Roller Challenge will take place on Thursdays and Sundays at Saratoga Race Course. This is a chance for aspiring handicappers to experience the excitement of tournament play for $40. Registration will begin at 11:00am near Fourstardave Sports Bar.
Friday, August 16
Saratoga Stakes Race: Skidmore
Place your bets for the Skidmore!
Sample craft beers and ciders produced by New York State breweries and cideries during this Friday’s Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider. From 12:00pm-5:00pm, you can enjoy five samples for $5 in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.
Saturday, August 17
Saratoga Stakes Races: Alabama, Lake Placid & Smart N Fancy
Place your bets for the Alabama, Lake Placid, and Smart N Fancy! This is the 139th running of the Alabama Stakes, and it will anchor another outstanding day of racing.
Shop for women’s and men’s apparel and accessories during Fashion Saturdays at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Fashion Saturdays will run from 11:00am-5:00pm and feature a variety of local retailers.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Saturdays
Visit the Jim Dandy Bar from 3:00pm-5:00pm and enjoy specialty drinks and selections from Woodford Reserve.
Sample the new Ketel One Botanicals from 3:00pm-5:00pm outside the entrance to The Stretch.
Sunday, August 18
Saratoga Stakes Race: Summer Colony
Place your bets for the Summer Colony!
Join Saratoga Race Course this Sunday as they honor the legacy of trainer Dominic Galluscio. This special day will benefit The Lustgarten Foundation, a nonprofit that works to advance scientific and medical research related to pancreatic cancer.
Sara-“Yoga” Presented By Moet & Chandon
Enjoy a morning of yoga at the track with your fellow racing fans. Presented by Moet & Chandon, the one-hour yoga session will be held at the Top of the Stretch, followed by a light brunch in the Miller Lite Party Tent. This is the second of two yoga sessions at the track this summer, and tickets are available by calling the NYRA Box Office at (844) NYRA-TIX.
The Low Roller Challenge will take place on Thursdays and Sundays at Saratoga Race Course. This is a chance for aspiring handicappers to experience the excitement of tournament play for $40. Registration will begin at 11:00am near Fourstardave Sports Bar.
Bring the kids to the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion on Sunday for family-friendly activities, games, attractions, and more. The Berkshire Bank Family Sundays event series will be held from 11:00am-5:00pm.
