The Belmont Stakes, traditionally run on the first or second Saturday in June, will take place on June 20 this year and that won’t be the only change, according to NYRA’s recent announcement. A Historic First for the Belmont Stakes The 152nd renewal of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes will take place...
Each year the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame chooses worthwhile contributors to the race course industry to induct into the Hall of Fame. Check out the impressive list below, and then plan to attend the induction ceremony on August 2nd, where legendary racecaller Tom Durkin will serve as master of ceremonies....
With the Club Terrace, The Porch, and more, the Saratoga Race Course has some fantastic dining options. Find out what you need to know to secure your spots. How to Make Dining Reservations Dining reservations at the Club Terrace, The Porch, and the Turf Terrace are now open. They’re being accepted via a digital...
The reserved table lottery for Fourstardave Sports Bar and Miller Lite Picnic Paddock for Travers Day at the track are happening now through April 12th. Here’s how you can enter, and the other way to secure seats if you’re not chosen from the lottery. Reserved Table Lottery Half of the reserved table seating at...
NYRA has announced when the general public can purchase full-season ticket plans for the 2019 meet at the Saratoga Race Course! Read on to get the details on the tickets and season highlights to look forward to. Get Your Tickets & Enjoy the Perks Full season ticket plans for the 2019 meet go on...
It’s hard to believe, but the Saratoga Casino Hotel has been showcasing live harness racing for nearly 80 years! See what’s planned for this season. February 17th marked the beginning of the 78th season of live harness racing at the casino, with the season continuing through the end of the year. Last year, all-source...
Have you been toying with the idea of attending the Belmont Stakes in New York City on June 9th? Here’s some more incentive for you: if you do buy a ticket, you’ll be automatically enrolled into a sweepstakes where you could win $150,000. Here’s how it works: The winner of the sweepstakes will...
Planning to spend time at the track this summer? Even though the start of racing season is still four months away, it’s time to submit reservation requests for five or more dates at specific Race Course dining establishments. Full season plans are also available for dining tables in Saratoga’s newest hospitality area, The Stretch....
Racing fans may have to wait until July 20th to see the horses in action at the Saratoga Race Course, but that doesn’t mean racing season hasn’t officially started! Enjoy all the excitement of racing season right now with harness racing at the Saratoga Casino Hotel. “We’re very excited to welcome fans back for...
Just because the horses retire for the evening after all the festivities at the track doesn’t mean you have to! The following bars, pubs, and restaurants are excellent places to go after a day at Saratoga Race Course. Keeping It Casual & Fun Saratoga City Tavern Although we’re placing them in the “Casual &...