July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course

About this event

Typically held at Belmont Park, the 2025 July 4th Racing Festival is coming to Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, July 3 - Sunday, July 6! This event will serve as a prelude to the traditional summer meet and conclude the Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet.

2025 Stakes Schedule

Thursday, July 3, 2025

• Wild Applause (Listed) - $150,000, F3YO, 1 Mile (Turf)
• Victory Ride (Grade III) - $175,000, F3YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs

Friday, July 4, 2025

• Manila (Grade III) - $200,000, 3YO, 1 Mile (Turf)
• Schuylerville (Listed) - $150,000, F2YO, 6 Furlongs
• Belmont Derby Invitational (Grade I) - $750,000, 3YO, 1 1/8 Miles (Turf)
• Suburban (Grade II) - $400,000, 4&UP, 1 1/4 Miles
• Harvey Pack (Listed) - $150,000, 3&UP, 5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)

Saturday, July 5, 2025

• Sanford (Grade III) - $175,000, 2YO, 6 Furlongs
• Belmont Oaks Invitational (Grade I) - $500,000, F3YO, 1 1/8 Miles (Turf)
• Kelso (Grade III) - $175,000, 4&UP, 1 Mile (Turf)

Sunday, July 6, 2025

• The weekend will close out on Sunday, July 6. No stakes races are scheduled.

Tickets

Tickets are on sale now for the July 4th Racing Festival!

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See more info on NYRA's website: https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/tickets/