Saratoga Race Course Schedule 2010
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Use this events calendar to plan your trip to the Saratoga Race Course! Schedule your Saratoga vacation on the week of the ever-popular Travers Festival or plan a daytrip to the track during the festive Hats Off To Saratoga Festival. No matter when you come, enjoy the thrill of cheering on your equine favorites as they race to the finish at the historic Saratoga Race Track!
Saratoga Race Course is full of excitement and special events all season long, so get in on the action! Use this Saratoga Race Course 2010 schedule to plan your visit. |
Saratoga Race Course Schedule
| July 18, 2010 |
Annual Open House |
Many activites such as equine demonstrations, non-wagering races, handicapping seminars, backstretch tours and family activities can be expected. FREE, 11:00 am-4:00 pm |
| July 23, 2010 |
Opening Day |
The races begin at the Saratoga Race Course in late July each year. The gates open at 11:00 am and first race post time is 1:00 pm. |
| July 23 - 25, 2010 |
Hats Off to Saratoga Festival |
On Friday and Satuday take part in a downtown Broadway music festival and celebrate the opening of the racing season.
On July 25th, the annual Hat Contest will occur at Saratoga Race Track. Contestants have a chance to win hundreds of dollars in prizes in this year's contest! |
| July 29, 2010 |
Mid-Summer St. Patrick's Day |
Celebrate the luck o' the Irish at Saratoga Race Track! There will be performances by local bands, Irish stepdancers, among other Irish themed entertainment! |
| Friday, July 30, 2010 |
Party at the Park |
Formerly known as Sunset Racing days, July 30th is the first of two days during the 2010 racing season where the first first post time is at 2:30 pm. Gates open at 12 noon. |
| Friday, July 30, 2010 |
College Day |
During the first Party At The Park event, college students will have a shot at winning a $1000 scholarship after each race of the day. Students may register to win beginning at noon at the Big Red Spring located in the backyard of the track. Other prizes include an iPad, iTunes gift cards, and digital cameras. All students will receive free grandstand admission with a college ID. |
| July 31 - Aug 1, 2010 |
Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing |
This two day festival at the Track will feature a jockey/trainer challenge, "Best Turned-Out Horse" contest, "Best Turned-Out 'Filly'" contest and more! |
| Friday, Aug 6, 2010 |
Galloping Grapes |
A New York wine event at the Track! From 11:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. come and sample sone of New York's best wines. Galloping Grapes is held in the backyard and costs $25 to participate. |
| Friday, Aug 13, 2010 |
Halloween in the Summer |
On Friday the 13th, Saratoga Race Track will celebrate Halloween! Kids can wear their costumes and trick-or-treat around the Race Track grounds. Prizes will be awarded to the best costume! |
| Friday, Aug 20, 2010 |
Fabulous Fillies Day |
All ladies at Saratoga Race Track can enjoy a day of fashion, style and glamour! Head to the backyard of the Track for the Lifestyle Expo and explore displays of fashion, health care, personal improvement and leisure benefitting the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. |
| Wed., Aug 25, 2010 |
Ice Cream Eating Contest |
Kids, teens and adults can participate! Register for the Ice Cream Eating Contest at 1 p.m. at the Jockey Silks Room and see how much ice cream you can handle! Winners receive gift certificates for Stewart's Ice Cream. |
| Aug 20 - 29, 2010 |
Travers Festival |
A week long festival of equine-oriented events as well as many fun family events and community competitions.
SPECIAL DOUBLE DAY SPECTACULAR: NYRA is offering a special Double, linking the Travers Stakes (on Sat, Aug. 28) with the Personal Ensign (on Sun, Aug. 29). This is the first wager offered over a period of two days at Saratoga. |
| Thursday, Aug 26, 2010 |
Feast of San Gennaro |
Saratoga Race Track enjoys a taste of Italy! Enjoy delicious Italian food, the music of Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennett, and dance a traditional Italian dance, the Tarantella. |
| Friday, Aug 27, 2010 |
Battle of the Brews |
From 12 to 4:30 pm you can taste and judge over 50 different micro brews in the backyard. Battle of the Brews is brought to you by the American Red Cross. |
| August 28, 2010 |
Travers Day |
Also nicknamed the Midsummer Derby, the Travers Stakes is the oldest major thoroughbred race in the nation, and the most highly anticipated event of the Saratoga meet. |
| Wed., Sept 1, 2010 |
Win A $1,000 Free Bet |
NYRA is giving you the chance to win a $1,000 free betting ticket on Wednesday, Sept. 1st. The first 10,000 people through the gate will have the opportunity to fill out an entry form and hand it in by 2 p.m. to the Information Booth. Three lucky winners will be selected by 2:30 p.m. and notified by phone to pick up their $1,000 bet of the horse of their choice. |
| Thursday, Sept 2, 2010 |
Proud To Be An American Day |
Saratoga Race Track honors veterans and active military with free grandstand admission! |
| Sept 3, 2010 |
Party at the Park |
Formerly known as Sunset Racing days, Sept 3rd is the second of two days during the 2010 racing season where the first first post time is at 2:30 pm. Gates open at 12 noon. |
| Sept 4 - 6, 2010 |
Final Stretch Weekend |
On Friday visit the track for sunset racing. A downtown music festival will take place on Satuday and Sunday. The Annual Family Fun Fest will take place on Sunday and Monday. |
| Sept 5 - 6, 2010 |
Family Fun Fest |
Carnival games, face painting, caricatures, spin art, inflatables, pony rides, rockwalls, and more entertainment will take over the backyard of the track! Activities will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities. |
| Sept 6, 2010 |
Closing Day - Labor Day BBQ |
The meet concludes with a traditonal Labor Day BBQ on Monday. |
2010 Saratoga Racing Calendar
July 2010
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Open House |
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Opening Day,
Hats Off to Saratoga Festival Begins
The Schuylerville |
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The Coaching Club American Oaks |
25
The Sanford |
26
Evan Shipman |
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28
The Lake George |
29
St.Patrick's Day T-Shirt Giveaway
The Quick Call |
30
Party at the Park, 2:30 Post Time
College Day |
31
Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing
The Diana
The Jim Dandy |
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August 2010
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Saturday |
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The Ruffian (Breeders' Cup Challenge)
Fourstardave
Curlin |
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The Amsterdam |
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The De La Rose |
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The John Morrissey
The A.P. Smithwick Memorial |
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The John's Call |
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The Whitney (Breeders' Cup Challenge)
The Test |
8
Rachel Alexandra Baseball Cap Giveaway
The Honorable Miss
The Alfred G. Vanderbilt |
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The Waya |
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Saratoga Handicapping Challenge |
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Saratoga Handicapping Challenge |
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The National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame |
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The Sword Dancer |
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The Adirondack |
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The Saratoga Special |
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The Troy |
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The West Point |
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Fabulous Fillies Day
The Yaddo |
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The Alabama |
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Umbrella Giveaway
The Lake Placid |
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The Union Avenue |
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25
Ice Cream Eating Contest
The Albany |
26
Feast of San Gennaro
The New York Turf Writers Cup |
27
Battle of the Brews
The Bernard Baruch |
28
The Ballston Spa
Travers Stakes
The Victory Ride
The King's Bishop
The Ballerina |
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The Personal Ensign: Featuring Rachel Alexandra |
30
The Saratoga Dew |
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September 2010
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The P. G. Johnson |
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The Riskaverse |
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Party at the Park, 2:30 Post Time
With Anticipation |
4
The Woodward
The Forego |
5
Long-Sleeve Shirt Giveaway
Family Fun Fest begins
The Spinaway
The Saranac |
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Closing Day
Three Chimneys
The Hopeful
The Glens Falls |
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Check this page for frequent updates as more events are announced during the 2010 season.
See the 2010 steeplechase race schedule
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QUICK Links
SARATOGA Racetrack Info
Annual Open House: July 18, 2010
2010 Opening Day: July 23, 2010
Hats Off Weekend: July 23 - 24, 2010
Travers Stakes Festival: Aug 21 - 29, 2010
Travers Stakes: Aug 28, 2010
Final Stretch Weekend: Sept 4 - 6, 2010
Closing Day: Sept 6, 2010
See the complete 2010 Racing Schedule
For information prior to the season: (718) 641-4700 or (516) 488-6000
For information during the 2010 Saratoga Season: (518) 584-6200
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