SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course generated more than 1.1 million in paid attendance for the first time since 2018 and nearly $800…
SARATOGA HIGHLIGHTS: Week 8
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30 PG. Johnson: Saratoga’s final week kicks off with the 19th running of the $150,000 P.G. Johnson for 2-year-old fillies going 1 1/16 miles over the inner turf. The P.G. Johnson honors the late Hall of Fame…
SARATOGA HIGHLIGHTS: TRAVERS WEEK
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 23 John’s Call: Travers week kicks off with Wednesday’s Grade 1, $150,000 Jonathan Sheppard, a 2 3/8-mile hurdle test for older horses. Slated as race 1, the afternoon also features the $135,000 John’s Call, a 1 5/8-mile turf…
NYRA TO HONOR FUNNY CIDE AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE
Ceremony and celebration of popular New York-bred who passed away earlier this summer to coincide with New York Showcase Day SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will pay tribute to Funny Cide, one of the…
NYRA TO HONOR SERVICE MEMBERS AND VETERANS DURING ANNUAL MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE
Free admission for all veterans and active-duty members with ID SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will honor veterans and active-duty military members during its annual Military Appreciation Day on Thursday, August 24. All veterans…
FANS SAVE $5 ON TRAVERS DAY ADMISSION WITH ADVANCE PURCHASE
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that fans interested in attending Travers Day on Saturday, August 26 will save $5 on the cost of general admission when purchasing tickets in advance. Tickets may…
SARATOGA HIGHLIGHTS: WEEK 6
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 16 Suzie O’Cain: Wednesday’s $125,000 Suzie O’Cain, a 1 1/16-mile inner turf test for New York-bred sophomore fillies, is named in honor of the late member of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders Board of Directors. Saratoga…
Alabama Day to feature annual fundraiser for the Lustgarten Foundation in memory of late trainer Dominic Galluscio
Trainers’ autograph-signing to raise funds for pancreatic cancer research will be signature event of the day along with a special appearance by two members of the 1980 Miracle on Ice Hockey Team SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing…
TASTE NY CELEBRATES 10TH ANNIVERSARY WITH TANTALIZING SELECTION OF NEW YORK CRAFT BEVERAGES AND FOODS AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Fans at Saratoga Race Course have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of New York craft beers, hard cider, wines, spirits and food offerings at the Taste NY Pavilion every Thursday through Sunday during the 2023…
SARATOGA HIGHLIGHTS: WEEK 5
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Johnstone Mile: New York-bred fillies and mares will compete in Wednesday’s $125,000 Johnstone Mile Handicap starting from the Wilson Chute. The Johnstone Mile Handicap honors NYRA’s late Racing Operations Manager Bruce Johnstone, who held that position for…