2017 was another great year for horse racing, especially for Mechanicville native and thoroughbred trainer Chad Brown. After leading the nation this past year in total purse money with $26,202,164, Brown was recognized for his achievements at the 2017 Eclipse Awards by being named the Most Outstanding Trainer. Trainer Chad Brown’s Achievements The 47th...
Watch Live Feeds Of Several In-Foal Thoroughbred Mares On Foal Patrol
Whether you’re a fan of horse racing or horses in general, you won’t want to miss out on the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s latest project – Foal Patrol! This one-of-a-kind collection of live web cameras allows visitors to watch real-time streams of several in-foal mares during their pregnancy and through...
8 Horse-Themed Gifts Perfect For Giving This Holiday Season
‘Tis the season for gift giving, and if you know someone who is a fan of Saratoga Race Course, equestrian sports, or just likes horses, then you should get them a horse-themed gift this year. Luckily for you, many of these types of gifts are available right in Saratoga Springs and can be bought...
NYRA Announces Winner Of Inaugural Saratoga Showdown Sweepstakes Grand Prize
On June 23, 2017, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) kicked off Saratoga Showdown, a free online contest that allowed fans to place mythical wagers and win prizes. This contest was available every race day of the 2017 Saratoga meet, and winners received entry into a grand prize sweepstakes. Recently, NYRA announced that...
Test Your Skills In New York State’s First-Ever Online Handicapping Championship: December 2
Throughout 2017, prominent New York State advance deposit wagering (ADW) platforms SaratogaBets, BataviaBets, and EmpireCityBets have held daily and weekly handicapping tournaments, awarding players over $30,000 in total prize money. If you feel confident in your handicapping skills, then you’ll want to mark your calendar for December 2, when all three platforms co-host the...