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 & 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...
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 152nd Belmont Stakes Will Run on June 20
NYRA Announces Significant Changes to Belmont Stakes for 2020
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...
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 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,...
National Museum of Racing Announces 16 Inductees to Hall of Fame
Members Inducted to Hall of Fame on August 2nd
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....
Travers Day Reserved Table Lottery Happening Now
Enter Lottery for Reserved Seating at Fourstardave Sports Bar & Miller Lite Picnic Paddock
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 Will Accept Large Group Reservations at the 1863 Club Beginning March 21
Experience This New State-Of-The-Art Facility
Have you heard about the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course? This is the racetrack’s newest hospitality and event facility featuring three unique floors, and it will debut during the 2019 summer racing season. If you’d like to experience the races from this new building, then be prepared! On Thursday, March 21, the New...