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Experience the Tradition of Horse Racing in Saratoga

During the summer, Saratoga becomes synonymous with horse racing. Planning your first trip to the Saratoga Race Course? Check out the photos below for a taste of what to expect.

Are you a racing fan looking forward to your next trip to the Track? Take a walk down memory lane, then post your own photos on the Saratoga Facebook Page!

Saratoga Race Course

saratoga race course as seen from the sky

Horses at Saratoga Race Course

horse wearing a saddle blanket with saratoga logo

Saddling a Horse for the Next Race

a horse being saddled for a race

Leading Horses from the Paddock to the Track

horses being led from the paddock to the track

Watching the Horses Pass By

children watching horses walk by at the track

Preparing for the Next Race

people leading a horse to the track

Champions Way

champions way at the saratoga race course
Photo credit: Jeff Nudi

The View from the Grandstand

people standing trackside before a race

Photo credit: Jeff Nudi

Watching from the Rail

people watching a race from the rail

Leaving the Starting Gate

horses leaving the starting gate

Racing on the Turf

horses racing on the turf at saratoga

Racing on the Turf

horses racing on the turf track

Sitting in the Grandstand

audience sitting in the grandstand

Photo credit: Jeff Nudi

The View from the Grandstand

horses racing on the track
Photo credit: Jeff Nudi

Riding to the Starting Gate

people watching horses on the track from the rail
Photo credit: Jeff Nudi

Racing on the Dirt Track

three horses racing on the track

Rounding a Bend

race horses rounding a bend on the track

The Backyard

people watching races at backyard picnic tables
Photo credit: Jeff Nudi

Merchant Tents

people walking around merchant tents at track
Photo credit: Jeff Nudi

Shopping for Hats

people walking by a vendor selling hats