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2025 Hours for the Whitney Viewing Stand Near Saratoga Race Course

The Whitney Viewing Stand in Saratoga Springs, NY, is located at the Oklahoma Training Track across the street from Saratoga Race Course. It allows everyone to experience a bird's-eye view of the horses' morning training sessions and workouts.

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2025 Whitney Viewing Stand Hours

The Whitney Viewing Stand is open to the public as follows:

  • Starting April 19, 2025, the Whitney Viewing Stand will welcome visitors Wednesday through Sunday, from 7:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., in the lead-up to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival.
  • The New York Racing Association (NYRA) plans to share updated hours as the festival approaches.
  • Beginning June 9, 2025, and continuing through Labor Day, the stand will be open daily, offering extended access from 7:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

There is no fee to enter; however, vehicles are not permitted on the property at this time.

The Oklahoma Training Track is located across the street from the Saratoga Race Course. The easiest way to access the Whitney Viewing Stand is via Gate 21 on East Avenue. Admission is free.

Learn More About the Whitney Viewing Stand

This gorgeous landmark was dedicated to the Whitneys - one of thoroughbred racing's most dedicated and philanthropic families - in 2013 during the Saratoga 150 Celebration.

Modeled after the 1892 Judges Stand at Saratoga Race Course, the Whitney Viewing Stand seeks to keep the rich history of Saratoga alive by combining the new with the old.

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About the Author: Joe Legault Joe is a dedicated editor from Lake Luzerne, NY, with a passion for hiking the Adirondack high peaks, running half marathons and 5Ks, and visiting local craft breweries like Common Roots and Dancing Grain. He enjoys writing about the region's can't-miss attractions and activities.
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