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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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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On August 24th, 2024, horses and jockeys will race as one in the 155th 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 Travers Events August 23 26th Annual Travers Soiree at Saratoga…
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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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There is nothing quite like a Saratoga summer. Days can be spent sampling the famous mineral springs, picnicking in Congress Park, walking the gorgeous downtown, boating on Saratoga Lake, or enjoying a concert at SPAC. However, there's nothing more thrilling than the roar of the crowd as powerful…
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Get ready for the exciting four-day 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival! The festivities kick off Thursday, June 6, and run through Sunday, June 9. This year's festival, headlined by the historic 156th edition of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 8, promises to be a memorable experience for all…
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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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Track season is in full swing! Whether you’re an experienced bettor or just out to have an enjoyable day at the track, here are some tips and fun tricks for betting at the Saratoga Race Course. Wear your lucky outfit - Put on your favorite outfit, wear your socks inside out, or a fancy hat to…
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The Travers Stakes will take place at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 27. For many, the…
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Last summer, we launched our Stay Safe Pledge, a set of health and safety guidelines for both…
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