Over the years, one of the highlights of summer at Saratoga Race Course has been the premium giveaway days featuring racetrack-themed swag and collectibles. If you missed out on past giveaway days, then you should attend the upcoming premium giveaway sale at the Race Course on Wednesday, September 1. Shop for Vintage & Recent...
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will honor our nation’s active duty and veteran service members at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, July 22. All of those who present their military ID or provide proof of service will receive free admission to the Grandstand. NYRA will also welcome local military members to the...
John Imbriale wasn’t the only one who exclaimed “And they’re off at Saratoga!” when the horses broke from the starting gate in Race 1. Fans rejoiced at the opportunity to celebrate the Saratoga season after the track did not welcome fans into the venue last year due to the pandemic. Prior to the Union...
Last week, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA), New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA), and New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) announced that Saratoga Race Course will host the first New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on Wednesday, July 21. Named after the late NYTHA President, the featured race will be the Rick Violette Stakes;...
On July 8, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced a plethora of details pertaining to the upcoming 2021 Saratoga racing season, which is set to kick off July 15 and run through September 6. Throughout the racing season, a number of special events and giveaway days will take place at the track....
Welcome back to the track and Saratoga Springs! Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course is on Thursday, July 15, 2021, and to celebrate, the Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association (DBA) will host a new special event in the downtown area. Prepare for a Day of Live Racing & Music The new event is called...
Last month, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that Saratoga Race Course would reopen to fans at near full capacity for the 2021 season. However, thanks to New York State hitting the 70% vaccination threshold and removing COVID-19 protocols for almost all activities and industries, Saratoga Race Course will now reopen at...
With Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course less than two months away, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has a major announcement to make. On Wednesday, June 9, season and weekly ticket plans for the 2021 meet at Saratoga will go on sale as the Race Course prepares to reopen at near full...
After much anticipation, it’s time for horse racing fans to rejoice! On Wednesday, April 14, New York State Governor Andrew Cuomo announced that a limited number of spectators will be allowed at horse and auto races starting Thursday, April 22. This includes both Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Park, and the New York Racing...
In preparation for the 2021 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course, spring training will kick off this month in Saratoga Springs, but not at the usual location. Due to ongoing renovations at the Oklahoma Training Track, the first few weeks of spring training will be held at Saratoga Race Course. Read the Latest About...