{"id":208,"date":"2017-07-26T09:21:01","date_gmt":"2017-07-26T13:21:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratogaracetrack.com\/the-fast-track\/?p=208"},"modified":"2017-10-24T15:03:03","modified_gmt":"2017-10-24T19:03:03","slug":"week-2-track-happenings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratogaracetrack.com\/the-fast-track\/2017\/07\/week-2-track-happenings\/","title":{"rendered":"What To Expect During Week 2 At The Track"},"content":{"rendered":"
Missed opening week at Saratoga this season? Don’t fret! There are still tons of great events and must-sees lined up for Week 2. So what can you expect on your next trip to the Track?<\/p>\n
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Join host Andy Serling as he fills you in on all the racing news and info. \u00a0From 8 to 9 p.m., “At the Post Live: Serling on Saratoga” broadcasts live on ESPN Radio 104.5 “The Team,” from The Parting Glass in downtown Saratoga Springs.<\/p>\n
This brand-new app offers great new features, all to make your day at the Track the best one! With NYRA XP<\/a>, you can:<\/p>\n Remember to download NYRA XP\u2014free on iOS and Android\u2014for your next Track visit!<\/p>\n Presented by B95.5 FM Breakfast Club, Breakfast at Saratoga will be held while the thoroughbreds train at the Race Course. Here are all the details you’ll need to start your morning at the Track:<\/p>\n Come sample from a selection of delicious regional drinks! Every Thursday, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets offers plenty of choices for cider- and wine-lovers at the Track, all provided by local businesses. For only $5, you can choose up to five samples. The event will begin at noon and end at 5 p.m. Remember to stop by the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion to find your favorite New York flavors!<\/p>\n Also on Thursdays, get ready to party at the Post! You and your friends can enjoy yummy margaritas and tacos, plus a live flamenco guitar performance!<\/p>\n On Friday, the New York Department of Agriculture and Markets will present a fantastic selection of New York craft beers for you to sample! Come to the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m., and you’ll be free to try five beers of your choice for only $5.<\/p>\n Not ready to leave the Track just yet? The Post bar and entertainment spot, located near the paddock, hopes you’ll stay a while! You won’t want to miss Woodford Reserve Fridays, where you and guests can enjoy music provided by a DJ, dancing, cocktail samplings, and fun trivia!<\/p>\n Taste NY continues on Saturdays and<\/em> Sundays with Food and Artisans! Sample and shop at this on-track market, located at the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Handicapping tutorials and racing tips will also be offered by the Bets Squad, as well as information on NYRA Bets and the NYRA XP app!<\/p>\n Come back to The Post on Saturday evenings! Enjoy music from a DJ, cocktail samplings, and some great giveaways!<\/p>\n Come support our troops at this year’s Military Appreciation Day<\/a>! On Wednesday, July 26, NYRA is hosting a day of appreciation for local servicemen and women.\u00a0All members and veterans of the US Military with valid military ID or proof of military service will receive free grandstand admission. In addition, these brave individuals will be welcomed to the winner’s circle preceding many races throughout the day. Here are some more highlights for Military Appreciation Day:<\/p>\n They’ve got spirit, yes they do! This Friday sees the first-ever College & Alumni Handicapping Tournament<\/strong> at Saratoga Race Course. In a competition for a $5,000 scholarship, students and alumni will put their handicapping skills to the test! To participate, gather your group of ten or more and be sure to register by emailing rsvp@nyrainc.com.<\/p>\n If you’re at the Track this Saturday, remember to stop by the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 11:30 to 12:30 p.m. There, you can get a signed autograph from riders of the Saratoga Jockey Colony! <\/strong>A suggested donation will be contributing to the Permanently Disabled Jockey’s Fund (PDJF), providing financial assistance to injured jockeys.<\/p>\n If you’re headed to the Track with your family this week, your kids will love all the games and activities at the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion! On Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., kids will get to pet a retired thoroughbred! Activities are free, with the exception of a suggested donation to benefit a local school or PTA. This week, proceeds will be donated to Stevens Elementary School!<\/p>\n In honor of Military Appreciation Day, the Community Outreach Booth\u00a0will be supporting the Jewish War Veterans Post 36 Saratoga Springs\u00a0<\/strong>on Wednesday. Proceeds from guests will help support veterans of the Saratoga Jewish community.<\/p>\n On Thursday, the Booth will be hosting the Sunnyview Rehabilitation Hospital<\/strong>, nationally recognized as a leader in the care of neurological patients.<\/p>\n Friday’s Community Outreach Booth will host North Country Wild Care<\/strong>. Come support wildlife rehabilitators in Schenectady, Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Montgomery, Fulton, and Essex Counties!<\/p>\n On Saturday, the Track will be hosting Permanently Disabled Jockey’s Fund (PDJF)<\/strong> at the Community Outreach Booth.<\/p>\n The Booth will host the Saratoga WarHorse Foundation<\/strong> this Sunday. Proceeds will benefit veterans by “creating an interactive experience with retired thoroughbreds.”<\/p>\n The American Cancer Society<\/strong> will be at the Community Outreach Booth on Monday. Support the American Cancer Society in their fight against cancer through research and prevention.<\/p>\n Missed opening week at Saratoga this season? Don’t fret! There are still tons of great events and must-sees lined up for Week 2. So what can you expect on your next trip to the Track? Entertainment At the Post Live Join host Andy Serling as he fills you in on all the racing news and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":195,"featured_media":178,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\r\n\n
Food & Drinks<\/h2>\n
Breakfast at Saratoga<\/h3>\n
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Taste NY: Cider, Wine & Spirits<\/h3>\n
Tequila & Taco Thursdays<\/h3>\n
Taste NY: Craft Beer<\/h3>\n
Woodford Reserve Fridays at The Post<\/h3>\n
Taste NY: Food and Artisans<\/h3>\n
Ketel One Party at The Post<\/h3>\n
Other Highlights<\/h2>\n
Military Appreciation Day<\/h3>\n
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College & Alumni Day<\/h3>\n
Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund Awareness Day<\/h3>\n
Berkshire Bank Family Mondays<\/h3>\n
Community Outreach Booth<\/h3>\n
Featured Races<\/h1>\n
Wednesday, July 26<\/h3>\n
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Thursday, July 27<\/h3>\n
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Friday, July 28<\/h3>\n
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Saturday, July 29<\/h3>\n
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Sunday, July 30<\/h3>\n
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Monday, July 31<\/h3>\n
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