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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There’s a certain magic to a day at the Saratoga Race Course that’s hard to put into words. Maybe it’s the sound of the bugle at post time, the yelling of numbers from visitors hoping to win, or the sea of colorful hats and fascinators swaying under the summer sun. Even after growing up here, with…
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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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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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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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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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Saratoga Springs has been intertwined with the rich traditions of thoroughbred racing since 1864. Now the country’s oldest active sporting venue, Saratoga Race Course began with an idea from a bare-knuckle boxing champion and has been a summer tradition for 160 years. John “Old Smoke” Morrissey…
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