2025 Travers Stakes: Saratoga's Midsummer Derby

On August 23rd, 2025, horses and jockeys will race as one in the 156th Travers Stakes at Saratoga Race Course! Check out what's going on to celebrate the Midsummer Derby and how to enjoy Saratoga's most popular day of the year. Local Events August 21 - Paint & Travers at Saratoga Paint & Sip…

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Connecting the Belmont and the Travers

Fifteen Hall of Fame horses have won both the “Test of the Champion” and the “Midsummer Derby” As the third and defining jewel in the American Triple Crown series, the Belmont Stakes has long been known as the “Test of the Champion,” one of the premier thoroughbred races in the world. Traditionally…

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30 Day Countdown to the Belmont Stakes!

The countdown is on. The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival kicks off in just a month, and on Saturday, June 7, Saratoga Race Course will once again host the final leg of the Triple Crown. Excitement is building across Saratoga County, as local businesses and organizations gear up to welcome racing fans…

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Get Down with the Derby in Saratoga County

Celebrate the 151st Kentucky Derby in Saratoga with derby parties around the County! Consider it a precursor to The Belmont Stakes in Saratoga! Franklin Square Market Franklin Square Market is ready for the Kentucky Derby with its 2nd Annual Derby Day Block Party! Tickets include access to the…

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Top Things to Do in Saratoga Springs & Surrounding Areas

From legendary horse racing to scenic lakes and cultural gems, here’s our handy guide to some of the top things to do in Saratoga Springs and its surrounding areas! Experience the Thrill at Saratoga Race Course A visit to Saratoga wouldn’t be complete without experiencing the excitement of the…

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And They’re Off! Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course

Track season is here in Saratoga! After a successfully conducted Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in June, Saratoga is ready and prepared for it's regular racing season. Thursday 7/11 Opening Day Gates open at 11am with post time at 1:10pm. The schedule features the Schuylerville Stakes Race with a…

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Test of the Champion Comes to Saratoga

The Belmont Stakes, the oldest of the Triple Crown races, will be held at historic Saratoga Race Course for the first time in 2024. The event has been an American institution since 1867. America was in a traumatic struggle to piece itself back together from the physical carnage and emotional…

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