The Saratoga Race Course 2019 summer meet has come to a close, and it turned out to be a season of new records, historic moments, and an altered calendar. Wondering how the season shaped up? Read on for a summary of the numbers and a look back at some other notable announcements. The Numbers...
Marylou Whitney, known by many as the “Queen of Saratoga,” passed away on July 19th but her legacy lives on in the Capital Region. Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the construction of a new pavilion at the Saratoga Race Course in honor of this special woman and her many contributions to the local...
Sad that track season is almost over at the Saratoga Race Course? There’s still plenty to be excited about during Week 8, also known as Fan Appreciation Week. Check out all of the fun events happening below. Shop the Premium Giveaway Sale Missed out on a premium giveaway or wish you had more than...
Joining thousands of racing fans for the 150th Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers on Saturday, August 24? The race, which is the oldest stakes for 3-year-olds in the country, isn’t the only event you should be getting excited about. Experience Travers to its fullest with a week of fun events in Saratoga Springs...
If you love local sports as much as the track you’ll want to head to the Saratoga Race Course today, August 21st, to enjoy New York Sports Day. Capital Region sports teams will be in attendance and there’s another great giveaway going on. From 11am to 5pm on Wednesday the 21st track fans can...
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the City of Saratoga Springs have announced plans to pay tribute to the legacy of Marylou Whitney, who passed away on Friday, July 19 at her home in Saratoga at the age of 93. Whitney, known as the “Queen of Saratoga,” left her mark on the...
It’s almost August, which means the Travers Stakes is just around the corner. The Saratoga Race Course will celebrate its 150th Runhappy Travers with fun events in Downtown leading up to an exciting day of racing on Saturday, August 24. On Friday, July 26, NYRA officials, Mayor Meg Kelly, local business leaders, and six-time...
Help support permanently disabled jockeys, attend an autograph signing, and place your bets on Preakness winner War of Will at the Grade 2 Jim Dandy this weekend at the Track. Attend the track this Saturday, July 27, as the Saratoga Race Course honors Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Awareness Day. Meet some of Saratoga’s...
Whether you or a member of your family have served in the military, or you just want to honor those who have, head out to the Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, July 24 for their annual Military Appreciation Day. The afternoon includes a full slate of events to pay tribute to those who have...
Editor’s Note: Due to the excessive heat, Saratoga Raceway track officials and representatives of the New York State Gaming Commission have moved post time from 7:05pm to 8:05pm for the Saturday, July 20 card that features the $260,000 Joe Gerrity Memorial Pace. This article has been updated accordingly. On Saturday, July 20, the Saratoga...