Are you ready to plan your trip to Saratoga Race Course this summer? If breathtaking views from a private and upscale hospitality area sounds like the best seating option for you, then you should buy a full-season ticket for The Stretch! Watch the Races From The Stretch Located in the grandstand at The Top...
Ready to End Racing Season With a Bang? Visit Saratoga Race Course for Closing Week Fun: August 29 – September 3
Saratoga Race Course’s summer meet concludes this week, but don’t despair! There are still plenty of races and fun events to check out if you’re looking to end the racing season on a high note. Get ready for the Woodward on Saturday, the final giveaway day on Sunday, and much more during Week 7...
Race Into Travers Weekend, Special Events & More at Saratoga: August 22-27
The race you’ve been waiting for all season has finally arrived – the 149th running of the $1.25 million Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! Plan a trip to the racetrack for Travers Weekend events, exciting races, special activities, and so much more. Wednesday, August 22 Saratoga Stakes Race: John’s Call Place your bets...
Attend Week 5 at Saratoga Race Course for Spectacular Special Events, Thrilling Races & More: August 15-20
The 2018 meet at Saratoga Race Course has entertained thousands of racing fans over the past four weeks, and although the season is halfway over, there is still much to look forward to! During Week 5 at the track, some of the highlights will include Adirondacks Day, Lustgarten Foundation Day, a Saratoga Blanket giveaway,...
Enjoy Italian-American Day, Stakes Races & More During Week 4 at Saratoga: August 8-13
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...
Prepare for the Whitney Stakes, an Umbrella Giveaway & More Fun During Week 3 at Saratoga: August 1-6
One of the highlights of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is happening during Week 3 – the running of the $1.2 Million Whitney Stakes on Saturday! Make your plans today for tons of fun events, special activities, and plenty of racing from August 1-6. Wednesday, August 1 Saratoga Stakes Race: Shine Again...
Make the Most of Week 2 at Saratoga Race Course With Taste NY, Military Appreciation Day & More: July 25-30
Are you ready to have a blast during Week 2 at Saratoga Race Course? From live horse racing to Taste NY, drink specials, and more, there will be plenty of fun events to keep you entertained all week long! Wednesday, July 25 Saratoga Stakes Race: Honorable Miss Handicap Place your bets for the GII Honorable...
Celebrate Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course With Racing Action & Fun Events: July 20-23
You’ve been waiting all year, and it’s finally time for Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course! The 2018 meet will officially start on July 20, and throughout the weekend, some of the special event highlights will include a Baseball Cap Giveaway, the Hat Contest, Taste NY, and of course, plenty of thoroughbred horse racing....
Spotlight on Bjorn Nielsen: Thoroughbred Horse Breeder
Have you ever wondered what it takes to breed a champion thoroughbred? For accomplished horse breeder Bjorn Nielsen, to produce a racehorse that can rise to the highest level of competition requires an understanding of pedigrees, finding the best trainers, and sometimes a little bit of luck too. Ever since Bjorn Nielsen began breeding...
2018 Hall of Fame Finalists Announced by the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs
In the thoroughbred racing industry, it is an honor to be nominated and inducted into the Hall of Fame at the National Museum of Racing in Saratoga Springs. For the museum’s 2018 Hall of Fame ballot, the top 10 finalists have been chosen from the initial list of 90 candidates. The Initial Candidates The...