Can you believe we’re just about halfway through the 2018 meet at Saratoga already? The summer season is speeding right along, so if you don’t want to miss all the excitement, then plan a trip to the track this week! Highlights will include Italian-American Day, Fabulous Fillies Day, Taste NY, and more!
Wednesday, August 8
Saratoga Stakes Race: Quick Call
Place your bets for the Quick Call!
Celebrate Italian-American Day at the Race Course on Wednesday, presented by Aperol Spritz. This day-long event will feature traditional Italian music, dance, food, entertainment, and games at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.
Thursday, August 9
Saratoga Stakes Race: NYSS Statue of Liberty
Place your bets for the NYSS Statue of Liberty Division!
This year’s Fabulous Fillies Day will celebrate women and their contributions to the thoroughbred racing industry. One of the day’s highlights will be the Sizzling Hot Pink Saratoga Hat Luncheon. Funds raised during the event will support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation.
On Thursday, racetrack guests are invited to sample Aperol Spritz cocktails at The Post Bar from 3:30pm-5:30pm.
Taste NY: Cider, Wine & Spirits
At Thursday’s Taste NY, guests will have the chance to sample an awesome selection of cider, wine, and spirits from NY State craft beverage producers. The tasting will be offered from 12:00pm-5:00pm and accompanied by live music.
Friday, August 10
Saratoga Stakes Race: Tale of the Cat
Place your bets for the Tale of the Cat!
Want to sample a great selection of craft beers that are produced right here in New York State? If so, then stop by the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from 12:00pm-5:00pm for Taste NY: Craft Beer. Guests will be able to enjoy five samples for $5.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Fridays at The Post
After the day’s final race, Race Course guests are invited to enjoy bourbon cocktails and play trivia at The Post Bar. This event will be sponsored by Woodford Reserve, and it will run from 6:00pm-8:00pm.
The Saratoga Challenges will consist of two separate one-day contests on Friday and Saturday. Friday’s challenge will guarantee a first-place payout of $15,000, as well as entries to the 2019 Belmont Stakes Challenge and the 2019 National Handicapping Championship.
Saturday, August 11
Saratoga Stakes Races: Fourstardave Handicap & Adirondack
Place your bets for the GI Fourstardave Handicap and the GII Adirondack!
Shop for women’s and men’s apparel and accessories during Saratoga Race Course’s Fashion Saturdays series. Held at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion, this event will feature a variety of local retailers from 10:30am-5:00pm.
Woodford Reserve and Jeff Brisbin at The Jim Dandy Bar
On Saturday from 2:00pm-4:00pm, head to The Jim Dandy Bar if you’d like to sample the Woodford Reserve Saratoga Personal Selection. There will also be live music with Jeff Brisbin.
Ketel One Saturdays at The Post
Sample the new Ketel One Botanicals at The Post Bar from 3:00pm-5:00pm.
The Saratoga Challenges will consist of two separate one-day contests on Friday and Saturday. Saturday’s Fourstardave Challenge will guarantee a first-place payout of $25,000, as well as awarding the same entries as Friday’s challenge.
Sunday, August 12
Saratoga Stakes Race: Saratoga Special, presented by Miller Lite
Place your bets for the GII Saratoga Special!
Visit the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion for Taste NY: Food & Artisans, which will feature numerous food and artisan vendors displaying their products. This lively market will be open from 10:30am-5:00pm.
The Low Roller Challenge will take place on Sundays and Mondays at Saratoga Race Course. This is a chance for aspiring handicappers to experience the excitement of tournament play for $40. Registration will begin at 11:00am near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.
Monday, August 13
Saratoga Stakes Race: Saratoga Dew (NYB)
Place your bets for the Saratoga Dew (NYB)!
Bring the kids over to the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion on Monday for family-friendly activities, games, attractions, and more. The Berkshire Bank Family Mondays event series will be held from 11:00am-4:00pm.
The Low Roller Challenge will take place on Sundays and Mondays at Saratoga Race Course. This is a chance for aspiring handicappers to experience the excitement of tournament play for $40. Registration will begin at 11:00am near the Fourstardave Sports Bar.
