Saratoga Race Track Opening Day

The highlight of summer in Saratoga is the summer racing meet, featuring world class thoroughbred horse racing! Saratoga Race Course Opening Day is Thursday, July 15, 2021 - so get ready for another thrilling season of racing in Saratoga Springs!

There will be numerous Saratoga Springs-based musical acts throughout the afternoon on Opening Day, including a quartet from the Racing City Chorus, who will greet patrons at the gates.

Tenor Angelo Mazzone, Jr. will deliver a special performance of the National Anthem, and local high-energy music ensemble Soul Session will perform trackside and at the Volcan Tequila Summer Music Stage during the afternoon.

Additionally, fans throughout the venue will be encouraged to raise a glass of Moët and Chandon to the 2021 season during a track wide champagne toast.

Fans who show proof of vaccination via the New York State Excelsior Pass will receive free Grandstand general admission.