It’s almost that time again! On Saturday, August 25, Travers Day is coming back to Saratoga Race Course. While reserved seats are sold out, admission tickets are still available — and with a special deal when you purchase in advance. Read on to find out how you can save before the big day! About Travers Day...
Why Are Tickets to Saratoga Race Course Sometimes So Confusing?
It’s really one of the easiest things to do in life: Go to the horse-racing track. And when it comes to Saratoga Race Course, home of NYRA’s summer meet, it’s one of the best things to do. It’s like a big, open-air, sensory-overload festival where you can wander around, people-watch, drink, eat, pretend you...
39th Annual Polo by Twilight Event to Benefit Palamountain Scholarship Fund on Tuesday, July 24th
You can see the fascinating sport of polo firsthand at the annual Polo by Twilight, happening on Tuesday, July 24th. But, you’ll want to attend for reasons other than the action of the match – this event serves as an important fundraiser for a really spectacular cause. Why You Should Support the Palamountain Scholarship...
Saratoga 2018 Opening Boosted by New Venues & Betting Options
New attractions will amplify perennial-favorite events when racing returns to Saratoga during Opening Weekend, which kicks off on Friday, July 20 and runs through Monday, July 23. Big Races! Since thoroughbred horse racing is the centerpiece of this festive, 40-day meet, NYRA is making sure Opening Weekend starts off like gangbusters. No less than...
Sorry Saratoga, Justify Won’t Bring Triple Crown Glory to Travers
It might have been the shortest public relations campaign in history, but the effort was — for a few shining days — valiant. Just four days after Saratoga business leaders and horse-racing fans launched a bid to rally Justify to enter the 2018 Travers, including a website with a personal appeal to the champion,...
Fashion Saturdays Will Make Styling Easier at Saratoga Race Track in 2018
Betting on the horses is a big reason why people come to Saratoga Race Course, but let’s be honest: some people come so they can really dress up. That clothes-horse spirit is not lost on officials from the New York Racing Association, who have set up a series of Fashion Saturdays at the track....
Reserved Seats Sold Out for Travers, So Act Now for General Admission Tickets
Thinking about going to the track during Travers Week? Think faster. As of Friday, July 13, all reserved seats in the Clubhouse, Grandstand and The Stretch are sold out for Travers Week, which runs Aug. 22 -27. The sellout of these reserved seats most definitely includes Travers Day, Saturday, Aug. 25, when the 149th running...
What Good’s a Triple Crown Without a Travers Win? Saratoga Says Only Justify Can Answer
So, Justify won the Triple Crown this year, against the odds. It’s always stunning to watch any 3-year-old as it faces down the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont — all in grueling succession. When Justify crossed the finish line first at Belmont on June 9th, decorated horse trainer Bob Baffert’s star athlete attained equine...
7 Saratoga Track Events You Won’t Want to Miss This Summer
Saratoga Race Course is a beloved and integral part of the Saratoga community — drawing fans from all over the world — and in just under a month, the 2018 summer meet will begin! This year’s lineup of special events features some old favorites and some exciting new additions, so mark your calendar for...
2018 Saratoga Classic: New Competition Venue Opens in Stillwater
In advance of its 21st annual Saratoga Classic Horse Show, Skidmore College is opening White Hollow Farm, the new 103-acre venue in Stillwater, next month. This beautiful property features eight new riding arenas, horse barns, and much more! The Grand Opening Since 1927, the Saratoga Classic has brought nationally recognized horses and riders to...