Horse Racing 101 in Saratoga Springs, NY

Planning to attend the summer racing meet at Saratoga Race Course? Let us help answer any questions you may have! If you're looking for more detailed information on any of the topics below, continue browsing through the site, or check out our FAQs.

Saratoga Race Course Fast Facts:

• Saratoga Race Course will host the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival (June 5 - 8, 2025) and July 4th Racing Festival (July 3 - 6, 2025).
• In 2025, there will be a 40-day summer racing season (July 10 - September 1), and there will be no live racing on Mondays or Tuesdays (except for the four-day opening weekend and the final week, which concludes on Labor Day).
• General admission tickets for the 2025 summer meet include access to the Rivers Casino Backyard, Clubhouse, Grandstand, and trackside apron.
• 2025 gate times: TBA
• Travers Day is Saturday, August 23, 2025, and the 156th running of the Travers Stakes will be the highlight of the day's card.
• In 2025, there will be a 40-day racing season, and there will be no live racing on Mondays or Tuesdays.
• Get information on dining at the track to learn more about your options.
• For more information on the Saratoga Race Course - visit the official site at: https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/
• Nothing beats breakfast at Saratoga Race Course! Listen to the experts as they tell you about the morning workouts.
• Group Sales: Call (844) NYRA-TIX
• Get directions to the Saratoga Race Course »
• If you missed the summer racing season in Saratoga, harness racing goes on nearly year-round at Saratoga Casino Hotel!