The New York Racing Association is thrilled to welcome fans back to Saratoga Race Course for the 2021 summer meet. There are plenty of events lined up for this year’s Runhappy Opening Weekend which runs from July 15 through July 18. Opening Day Presented by Runhappy: Thursday, July 15 Saratoga Race Course will welcome...
NYRA Looking for Employees During Saratoga Meet
The New York Racing Association is set to host a weeklong hiring event for the Saratoga racing season that kicks off on July 15. The pop-up event, located at the Big Red Spring Tent, will run from Wednesday, July 7 to Wednesday, July 14 from 12-3pm each day. Those interested in securing a job at...
NYRA & FOX Sports Extend Television Rights, Announce Landmark Agreement
FOX Strengthens Ongoing Partnership With NYRA
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and FOX Sports, a unit of Fox Corporation, recently announced a landmark wagering and media rights agreement. Not only does this agreement extend FOX Sports’ NYRA television rights package, but it establishes FOX Sports as the official wagering partner of NYRA Bets, LLC. FOX Sports Becomes the...
Mark Your Calendar! The 2021 Stakes Schedule for Saratoga Has Been Released
What to Expect During the Summer Meet
Are you counting down the weeks until Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course? We are too, but in the meantime, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has some new information to share about the 2021 summer meet. On Friday, February 19, they released the full stakes schedule for Saratoga Race Course, which will...
Get the Early Details on Saratoga Race Course’s 2021 Racing Calendar
NYRA Announces Key Race Dates
The countdown is on to the start of the 2021 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course! The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has recently announced major race dates for Saratoga’s upcoming season of live thoroughbred horse racing. Mark Your Calendar for Opening Weekend In a press release, NYRA revealed that the 40-day summer...
Limited Number of Horse Owners to Be Permitted at Saratoga Race Course This Summer
NYRA Makes Announcement About Owner Access at the Racetrack
Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course will run from Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19, and under current New York State guidelines, spectators will not be allowed to attend. However, following updated guidance issued by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), starting Friday, July 17, a limited number of licensed horse owners...
The Opening of the Oklahoma Training Track in Saratoga Is Delayed
Find Out What NYRA Is Planning Next
The ongoing public health crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for everyone, and as a result, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced they are delaying the opening of the Oklahoma Training Track and stabling area at Saratoga Race Course. What Is NYRA’s Plan for the Training Track? Located across the street...
Travers Day 2019 Broke Its All-Source and On-Track Handle Records
The 150th Travers Made Both the History and Record Books
Were you among the nearly 50,000 visitors who spent the day out at the Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 24 for the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers? If you were, you helped make the milestone Travers Day one for the record books. In 2018, the New York Racing...
Travers Day is Fast Approaching: Here’s Everything You Need to Know
The 150th Travers Day is Full of Fun Events and Graded Stakes
Heading to the Saratoga Race Course for the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers? Read on to plan your day, check out the lineup of events, and see who’s competing in the Travers Stakes. Know Before You Go If you want to purchase your Travers Day tickets ahead of time,...
Want to Dine at the Track This Season? Reservations Open Now
Get Details on 2019 Dining Reservations at Saratoga Race Course
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...