Can you believe we’re just about halfway through the 2018 meet at Saratoga already? The summer season is speeding right along, so if you don’t want to miss all the excitement, then plan a trip to the track this week! Highlights will include Italian-American Day, Fabulous Fillies Day, Taste NY, and more! Wednesday, August...
Prepare for the Whitney Stakes, an Umbrella Giveaway & More Fun During Week 3 at Saratoga: August 1-6
One of the highlights of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course is happening during Week 3 – the running of the $1.2 Million Whitney Stakes on Saturday! Make your plans today for tons of fun events, special activities, and plenty of racing from August 1-6. Wednesday, August 1 Saratoga Stakes Race: Shine Again...
Make the Most of Week 2 at Saratoga Race Course With Taste NY, Military Appreciation Day & More: July 25-30
Are you ready to have a blast during Week 2 at Saratoga Race Course? From live horse racing to Taste NY, drink specials, and more, there will be plenty of fun events to keep you entertained all week long! Wednesday, July 25 Saratoga Stakes Race: Honorable Miss Handicap Place your bets for the GII Honorable...
Weekly Radio Show Will Deliver Live Recap from Racing Insiders
A weekly radio show that delivers expert analysis from horse-racing insiders cranked back into gear this week. ‘At The Post Live’ will air every Thursday with New York Racing Association analyst and personality Andy Serling. The show takes place live at The Parting Glass in downtown Saratoga at 8 p.m. every Thursday during the...
Everything Runs on Dunkin’, Including Good Deals on Saratoga Racetrack Tickets
Here’s a sweet deal on racetrack ticket pricing that’s light on the wallet. Dunkin’ Donuts and the New York Racing Association are offering a second ticket for $10 after the purchase of one full-price ticket to The Stretch – the track’s newest hospitality area – which start at $32. The reserved seating deal puts...
Our Exclusive Interview with Susan Garrett, The Saratoga Native Making This Year’s Belmont Floral Blankets
If you’ve ever been to Travers Day at Saratoga, you may remember seeing the Travers Stakes winner draped in a beautiful floral blanket. Saratoga native Susan Garrett is the creator of those blankets, and this year, she will be making the blankets for the prestigious Belmont Stakes (which could result in a Triple Crown...
Race Course Season Passes Complete With Perks Now Available at Stewart’s!
Heading to Stewart’s? Pick up your season pass for Saratoga Race Course’s 2018 meet while you’re there! Passes are now available at more than 150 Stewart’s Shops locations throughout the greater Capital Region — and just in time for the start of the Saratoga Season Perks program! Pass Perks Activate your season pass by...
Spotlight on Bjorn Nielsen: Thoroughbred Horse Breeder
Have you ever wondered what it takes to breed a champion thoroughbred? For accomplished horse breeder Bjorn Nielsen, to produce a racehorse that can rise to the highest level of competition requires an understanding of pedigrees, finding the best trainers, and sometimes a little bit of luck too. Ever since Bjorn Nielsen began breeding...
2018 Saratoga Race Course Stakes Schedule Announced, Including Whitney & Travers Days
It’s that time of year again; time to mark your calendar for the biggest days of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course! Racing fans look forward to Travers and Whitney Days perhaps more than any other at the Saratoga Race Course, and the dates of these prestigious events have finally been announced. Read...
Equestricon Not Returning to Saratoga Springs Next Year
Equestricon, the first international horse racing convention, was held in August of 2017 right in Saratoga. Although the historic event was a success, bringing together horse racing fans, enthusiasts, and industry insiders from across the country, Equestricon will be held in a different city for 2018. The second annual Equestricon will take place at the...