At this year’s Kentucky Derby Cherie DeVaux made horse racing history. As the trainer of Golden Tempo, she became the first woman to train a Kentucky Derby winner. For those in the community curious about the world of Thoroughbred racing, Cherie Devaux is a name worth knowing. With her years of…
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Race will return downstate to the new Belmont Park in 2027 By Brien Bouyea of the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame The three-year run of the Belmont Stakes at Saratoga Race Course won’t produce a Triple Crown, but this year’s final edition of the race at the Spa will nonetheless be an…
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The 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival in Saratoga is almost here for the last time! We know you've booked your hotel, made your reservations, and hopefully have your tickets, but what about those local secrets? We're here to help you have the best experience possible with info on hidden gems, tips…
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Get ready for the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course! This will be the last time Saratoga will host the Belmont Stakes and all the more reason to celebrate big! The festivities kick off Wednesday, June 3, and run through Sunday, June 7. This year's festival, headlined by the…
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As we kick off a new year in Saratoga, we’re excited to welcome our newest members to the Discover Saratoga community! January is a time for fresh starts, and we’re thrilled to have you join us as we continue to celebrate and share all that Saratoga has to offer throughout the winter season and…
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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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There's really nothing quite so beautiful as a fresh snowfall creating a pristine landscape, tree branches heavy-laden with snow, under a brilliant blue sky. But with that beauty comes the cold, the wind and the ice. We know the winter months can be a bit lengthy, and sometimes it's tough to think…
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