Although it’s been an amazing season of racing at Saratoga, all good things must come to an end. From August 28 – September 2, head to Saratoga Race Course and celebrate these final days of racing for summer 2019.
Wednesday, August 28
Saratoga Stakes Race: With Anticipation
Place your bets for the With Anticipation!
Italian & Irish American Day at Saratoga Race Course
Enjoy a day-long celebration of Italian and Irish heritage at the racetrack with traditional music, dance, food, entertainment, and games at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.
Closing Week at Saratoga Race Course is also Fan Appreciation Week! The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will thank its fans by offering a series of events, activities, and offers throughout the week.
Starting at 11:00am, fans can purchase a selection of premium Saratoga giveaways from earlier this summer and from prior years in the backyard near the Big Red Spring (while supplies last). Giveaway items must be purchased with cash, and they will range in price from $2 to $5.
Thursday, August 29
Saratoga Stakes Race: P.G. Johnson
Place your bets for the P.G. Johnson!
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.
Starting at 11:00am, fans can purchase a selection of premium Saratoga giveaways from earlier this summer and from prior years in the backyard near the Big Red Spring (while supplies last). Giveaway items must be purchased with cash, and they will range in price from $2 to $5.
Friday, August 30
Saratoga Stakes Race: Lucky Coin
Place your bets for the Lucky Coin!
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.
In partnership with News10 ABC Pet Connection with Steve Caporizzo, NYRA will host a Dog Adoption Clinic from 12:00pm-4:00pm. Several local animal shelters will be located near the Big Red Spring.
Saturday, August 31
Saratoga Stakes Races: The Woodward, Glens Falls, Prioress & Saranac
Place your bets for The Woodward, Glens Falls, Prioress, and Saranac!
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, September 1
Saratoga Stakes Race: Spinaway
Place your bets for the Spinaway!
Race Course Giveaway Day – Saratoga Zip-Up Hoodie Sweatshirt
The final Race Course Giveaway Day is this Sunday, and the featured item will be a Saratoga sweatshirt presented by Lia Infiniti.
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.
Monday, September 2
The 2019 meet at Saratoga comes to a close on Monday with the traditional final feature race – the Grade 1, $350,000 Runhappy Hopeful for two-year-olds. The stakes schedule will also include the GII Bernard Baruch Handicap.
