2010 saratoga race course brochure
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The 2010 summer meet at Saratoga begins on Friday, July 23 and concludes on Labor Day - Monday, September 6. Post time is 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays (Tuesdays are dark) except on Party at the Spa days (Friday, July 30 and Friday, September 3) when first post time is 2:30 p.m. and Travers Day when first post is 11:35 a.m.TRANSCRIPT
267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866Phone: 518.584.6200 • www.nyra.com
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n 2010 RACING CALENDAR
Gates open at 11 a.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. on weekends (exceptonTravers
Daywhengatesopenat7a.m.andonPartyat
theSpadayswhengatesopenatnoon).
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The Tradition Continues
July 23 – Labor Day (Sept. 6)Saratoga Springs, NY
n Summer Racing at the SpaItdatesbacktotheageofLincolnandtheCivilWarera.Since1863,SaratogaRaceCoursehasbeenthesettingforsummerracinginthiscosmopolitancitythatsitsatthefoothillsoftheAdirondacksandfeaturesthewarmthandcharmofabucolicvillage.Eachyear,nearlyonemillionvisitorspassthroughthegatesofthisvenerableracetrackthatservesasagatheringspotforfansfromallwalksoflife.
In2010,Saratogawillexpanditscalendarto40days–thelongestseasoneverinitsserendipitoushistorythatspans142years.
The2010summermeetatSaratogabeginsonFriday,July23andconcludesonLaborDay-Monday,September6.Posttime is 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays (Tuesdays aredark)exceptonPartyattheSpadays(Friday,July30andFriday,September3)whenfirstpost time is2:30p.m.andTraversDaywhenfirstpostis11:35a.m.
n The TraversThe racing meet’s showcase event, the $1 million TraversStakes,willberunforthe141sttimeonSaturday,August28,withaspecialfirstposttimeof11:35a.m.Alternativelycalledthe“Mid-SummerDerby,”theTraversisoneoftheoldestandmost historic stakes races in North America and the mosthighlyanticipatedeventoftheSaratogasummerseason.
The Travers Stakes was first run in 1864 in Saratoga. Itsinaugural winner, Kentucky, was owned by one of SaratogaRace Course’s founders and its first president, William R.Travers,forwhomtheracewasnamed.Themostprestigiousraceofthemeet,theTraversStakeshasrunallbutfiveyearssince its inception,andhasbeenrunallbut threeyearsatSaratoga, when it was moved to Belmont Park because ofwar-timerestrictionsontravel.
Today, the Travers Stakes attracts the nation’s best three-year-olds–manyofwhomhaveemergedfromtheTripleCrownseriesforthestartofracing’ssecondseason-inamileandaquartercompetitionthatpromisesunparalleledexcitement,thrillingdramaandisakeyfactorindeterminingthesport’sthree-year-oldchampion.
n Admission & ParkingGrandstandadmissionis$3andClubhouseadmissionis$5.Reserved seating is sold separately. Children ages 12 andunder are admitted FREE when accompanied by an adult.Admission gates open weekdays at 11 a.m. and weekendsat 10:30 a.m. Trackside parking is $10 and General parkingisFREE.OklahomaPreferred is$5.Handicappedparking isavailableatClubhouseandGrandstandentrances.
OnTraversDay,Saturday,August28,gatesopenat7a.m.Grandstand admission for Travers is $5 and Clubhouseadmission is $10. Also on Travers Day, there will be noparkingrefundsgiventothosewhocometobreakfast.ThosehavingtheClubhousePorchBreakfastmustpayClubhouseadmission.
On Party at the Spa days (Friday, July 30 and Friday,September3),gatesopenatnoon.
n Reserved SeatsGrandstandseats(limitedinnumber)areonsaleeachmorningforthatday’sracesattheReservedSeatSalesOfficeattheUnionAvenueGatebeginningat9a.m.until6p.m.(7a.m.onTraversDay).Limitfour(4)perperson;cashonly.
Reserved seats pricing is as follows: CLUBHOUSE Mon,Wed,Thurs: $10perseat Fri,Sat,Sun: $15perseatGRANDSTAND Mon,Wed,Thurs: $6perseat Fri,Sat,Sun: $8perseatTRAVERS DAY (August 28) Clubhouse: $25perseat Grandstand: $18perseat
n Spinner-Free ServiceSaratoga Race Course features a dedicated “express lane”turnstile at the East Avenue admission gates. This lane isspecifically designed for patrons who are willing to foregotheday’sgiveawayinordertogainexpeditedadmission.Novouchersareissuedinthisexpresslane.
n Saratoga Giveaway Day Spinner PolicyOn giveaway days, fans seeking more than one premiumgiveaway item will be directed to a multiple admissionsbooth. This booth is located inside the gates of SaratogaRaceCourse,adjacenttotheSaratogaSilksstore(theNYRAstore)onthefirstfloorgrandstand.Patronswillbeallowedtopurchaseup toanadditionalfiveadmissioncouponsat thebooth, inadditiontotheonetheyreceivedattheentrance.Each additional admission coupon will cost $3 and can beredeemedforonepremiumgiveaway.Special thanks to nationally acclaimed artist
Celeste Susany for providing the cover art.
n Saratoga Stakes ScheduleDate Race Grade Purse Age Distance7/23 Schuylerville III 100,000 F2YO 6 Furlongs7/24 Betfair TVG Coaching Club American Oaks I 250,000 F3YO 1 1/87/25 Sanford II 150,000 2YO 6 Furlongs7/26 Evan Shipman (NYB) 75,000 3&UP 1 1/87/28 Lake George II 150,000 F3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)7/29 Quick Call 75,000 3YO 1 Mile (Turf)7/31 Diana I 500,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)7/31 Jim Dandy II 500,000 3YO 1 1/87/31 William B. Fasig Stakes TBD TBD TBD TBD8/1 Ruffian Hdcp. I 250,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/88/1 Fourstardave (Hdcp.) II 150,000 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/1 Curlin 75,000 3YO 1 1/8 8/1 Humphrey S. Finney Stakes TBD TBD TBD TBD8/2 Amsterdam II 150,000 3YO 61/2 Furlongs8/4 De La Rose 75,000 F&M 4&UP 1 Mile (Turf)8/5 John Morrissey (NYB) 75,000 3&UP 6 1/2 Furlongs8/5 A. P. Smithwick Mem. (S’Chase) II 75,000 4&UP 2 1/16 (Turf)8/6 John’s Call 75,000 4&UP 1 5/8 (Turf)8/7 Whitney (Hdcp.) I 750,000 3&UP 1 1/88/7 Test I 250,000 F3YO 7 Furlongs8/8 Honorable Miss (Hdcp.) II 150,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/8 Alfred G. Vanderbilt (Hdcp.) I 250,000 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/9 Waya presented by Signature Stallions 75,000 F&M 4&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)8/11 NY Stallion Series - Cab Calloway Div 100,000 3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)8/12 NY Stallion Series - Statue of Liberty Div 100,000 F3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)8/13 National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame II 150,000 3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)8/14 Sword Dancer Inv. I 500,000 3&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)8/15 Adirondack II 150,000 F2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs8/16 Saratoga Special II 150,000 2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs8/18 Troy 75,000 4&UP 5 1/2 Fur. (Turf)8/19 West Point (NYB) 100,000 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)8/20 Yaddo (NYB) 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)8/21 Betfair TVG Alabama I 500,000 F3YO 1 1/48/22 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid II 150,000 F3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)8/23 Union Avenue (NYB) 75,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/25 Albany (NYB) 100,000 3YO 1 1/88/26 NY Turf Writers Cup (Hdcp.)(Steeple) I 100,000 4&UP 2 3/8 (Turf)8/27 Bernard Baruch (Hdcp.) II 200,000 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)8/28 Travers I 1,000,000 3YO 1 1/48/28 King’s Bishop I 250,000 3YO 7 Furlongs8/28 Ballerina I 250,000 F&M 3&UP 7 Furlongs8/28 Ballston Spa II 200,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/28 Victory Ride III 100,000 F3YO 6 Furlongs8/29 Personal Ensign I 300,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/48/30 Saratoga Dew (NYB) 75,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/89/1 P. G. Johnson 75,000 F2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)9/2 Riskaverse 75,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf)9/3 With Anticipation III 100,000 2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)9/4 Forego I 250,000 3&UP 7 Furlongs9/4 The Woodward I 750,000 3&UP 1 1/89/5 Spinaway I 250,000 F2YO 7 Furlongs9/5 Saranac III 100,000 3YO 1 3/16 (Turf)9/6 Three Chimneys Hopeful I 250,000 2YO 7 Furlongs9/6 Glens Falls III 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 3/8 (Turf)
n NYRA RewardsNYRA Rewards is your opportunity to earn cash rewardsjustbywageringon the races,whether it’sonNYRAracesorsimulcastevents!Signupforanaccountatwww.nyra.comandwageron-track,overthephone,ontheinternet,orusingmobile wagering supported devices such as Blackberrys,iPhones, or Java and Windows-based instruments. NYRARewardsoffersa full simulcastmenuof thebest racetracksignals coast-to-coast plus evening race programs. NYRARewardsmembersenjoythefollowingbenefits:
• NoMinimumBalance• OpenSevenDaysaWeek• NoWageringTransactionFees• ExpressFundingUpto$500perDay• HighestCashRebatesintheIndustry
Earning Cash Back! NYRA Rewards offers the mostgenerous cash rewards structure of any advance depositwageringprograminracing!MembersreceiveonepointforeverydollarwageredonNYRAracesandahalfpointforeverydollarwageredonasimulcastevent.Nopointsareawardedfora$2.10pari-mutuelpayoff,basedona$2wager.Pointsaretotaledattheendofeachmonthandcashrewardsaredepositedintoyouraccountbasedonyourmonthlywageringvolume.Thefirstdayofeachmonthbeginsanewwagering/rewardscycle.
NYRA REWARDS Schedule
Point Level WPS 2-Horse ExoticBronze 2,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.50%BronzePlus 4,000 1.75% 1.75% 2.00%Silver 8,000 1.75% 2.00% 2.50%SilverPlus 20,000 1.75% 2.50% 3.50%Gold 40,000 2.25% 2.75% 4.00%GoldPlus 80,000 2.75% 3.00% 5.00%Platinum 150,000 3.00% 3.50% 6.00%PlatinumPlus 300,000 3.00% 4.50% 8.00%Diamond 500,000 3.00% 6.00% 9.00%
WPS: Win,Place,Show
2-Horse: DailyDouble,Exacta,Quinella
Exotic: Trifecta,Superfecta,Pick3,Pick4,Pick6,GrandSlam
n Special Events30th ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE:Sunday,July18,FREE!11a.m.to4p.m.Visitorsgetafreesneak-peekintothepopularsummermeetjustfivedayspriortothestartofthe142ndracingseason.Saratoga’sOpenHouseisfunforthewholefamily,withafulldayofgames,activities,livemusic,food,ponyrides,behind-the-scenes tours, mascot races, handicapping seminars, and non-wageringhorseracing.Proceedsfromtheday’seventsbenefitdozensoflocalnon-profitorganizations.
OPENING DAY AT SARATOGA: Friday,July23.Anew tradition isbornasOpeningDayatSaratogamovestoFriday–markingSaratogaRaceCourse’sfirst40-dayracingseason.Gatesopenat11a.m.andfirstPostTimeis1p.m.Abreakfastbuffetisavailablefrom7a.m.to9:30a.m.forthosewhowanttowatchthemorningworkouts.
HATS OFF TO SARATOGA:FridayJuly23–Sunday,July 25. This three-day festival celebrates openingweekendatSaratogaRaceCourseandincludesaterrificweekendofworld-classracing,featuringtheSpadebutofBetfairTVGCoachingClubAmericanOaks,livemusicdowntownandatthetrack,anddazzlingheadpiecestocelebratethestartoftheracingseason.
19th ANNUAL HAT CONTEST: Sunday, July 25.Capping “Hats Off to Saratoga” weekend - visitorswillgohead-to-head intheannualHatContestatthetrackforprizesworthhundredsofdollars.Forcontestinformationcall(518)383-6183andafterJuly23,call(518)584-6200.
MID-SUMMER ST. PATRICK’S DAY:Thursday,July29.Comecelebrate the luck o’ the Irish as Saratoga celebrates mid-summerSt.Patrick’sDay.EnjoytraditionalIrishfoodanddrinkwhiletakinginIrishmusicanddance,includingtraditionalIrishstepdancers.Also,it’sthefirstgiveawayofthemeet–anIrishthemedshort-sleevet-shirt!
COLLEGE DAY/PARTY AT THE SPA: Friday,July30.Collegestudents vie for their shot to win a $1,000 scholarship aftereachrace,plusothergreatprizesandactivities.Firstposttimeis2:30p.m.ascollegestudentsandracingfanscelebratethefirstoftwo“PartyattheSpa”events–stayaftertheracesasthefestivitiescontinuewithablockpartyhighlightedbygreatmusicandfood!
FASIG-TIPTON FESTIVAL OF RACING: Saturday,July31–Sunday,August1.TheFasig-Tipton Festival of Racing celebrates the richhistory of Fasig-Tipton in Saratoga and theupcomingSelectYearlingSales.Thefestivalwillinclude a host of interactive and educationalactivities on track and at the beautiful Fasig-Tiptonfacility.
SARATOGA WINE FESTIVAL:Friday,August6.SipandsamplesomeofNewYork’sbestwinesinthemuchanticipatedreturnoftheSaratogaWineFestivalattheSpa.RaiseaglassofyourfavoriteredorwhiteinthebackyardtobenefittheTimesUnionHopeFundandGiftofLife-$25toparticipate.
SARATOGA BASEBALL CAP GIVEAWAY:Sunday,August8.VisitorscanpickupaFREESaratogaBaseballCap,withpaidadmission,whilesupplieslast.
FRIDAY THE 13th HALLOWEEN:Friday,August13.HalloweencomesearlyasSaratogaRaceCoursecelebratesFridaythe13th.Kidscomeincostumeandtrick-or-treatatsomeofthetrack’sfamouslandmarks.
FABULOUS FILLIES DAY:Friday,August20.Adayforallfabulousfillies–inthe backyard, ladies will have the opportunity to learn more about women’sissues,fashionandhealthwithinteractivedisplaysandexhibits–whiletracksidetakesonapinkhueinanefforttoraisefundsfortheBreastCancerResearchFoundation.
15TH ANNUAL TRAVERS FESTIVAL:Saturday, August 21 - Sunday, August29. The Travers Festival celebrates the141st running of the $1 million TraversStakes! Visitors can enjoy nine days ofspecialevents,kickingoffwithBetfairTVG
AlabamaStakesforthenation’stopthree-year-oldfillies.FormoreinformationontheTraversFestival,call1-800-526-8970,orlogontowww.saratoga.org.
SARATOGA UMBRELLA GIVEAWAY:Sunday,August22.VisitorscanpickupaFREESaratogaumbrella,theperfectwaytostaystylishduringasummerrainshower,withpaidadmission,whilesupplieslast.
STEWART’S SHOPS ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST:Wednesday,August25.Participantsseehowmuchicecreamtheycandevourwithoutsuccumbing to brain freeze! Contestants aredividedintothreeagegroups–kids,teensandadults.ThewinnersreceivegiftcertificatesforfreeStewart’sShopsicecream.
FEAST OF SAN GENNARO: Thursday, August 26. Get a taste of Italy asSaratoga celebrates the Feast of San Gennaro. Indulge in some Italian foodfavorites,enjoytheclassicsongsofFrankSinatraandTonyBennett,ortryyourhandatthetraditionalItalianfolkdancetheTarantella.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BATTLE OF THE BREWS: Friday, August 27.Visitors21andoldergetthechancetotasteavarietyofbrewsandvotefortheirfavorites.Proceeds($25toparticipate)benefittheAdirondack-SaratogachapteroftheRedCross.
THE TRAVERS STAKES: Saturday, August28. It isSaratoga’sbiggest race– theoneyoudon’t want to miss – the 141st running of the$1millionTravers,the“Mid-SummerDerby”forthree-year-olds at a mile and a quarter. Firstpost-timeis11:35a.m.andgatesopenat7a.m.TheTraversdayundercardwillincludetheGrade1King’sBishop,theGrade1Ballerina,theGrade2BallstonSpa,andtheGrade3VictoryRide.
VETERANS DAY:Thursday,September2.Joinusaswehonorourveteransand armed forces. All veterans and active military receive FREE grandstandadmission,withproperidentification.
PARTY AT THE SPA:Friday,September3.Posttimeis2:30p.m.,asSaratogakicksoffclosingweekendwiththefinalPartyattheSpa.Stayaftertheracesforablockpartywithlivemusicandgreatfood!
FINAL STRETCH FESTIVAL:Saturday,September4–Monday,September6.Thethree-dayfestivalmarkstheculminationoftheSaratogaracingseasonwithlivemusicdowntownandatthetrack,afamilyfunfestandaLaborDayBBQtomarkthefinalmomentsofthe40-daymeet.
LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY:Sunday,September5.Thelastgiveawayof the season! Visitors can pick up a FREE long sleeve t-shirt, with paidadmission,whilesupplieslast.
FAMILY FUN FEST / TIMES UNION LABOR DAY WEEKEND BBQ: Sunday,September 5 - Monday, September 6.Families can enjoy an afternoon of kid-friendly activities in the backyard atthe Family Fun Fest, which benefits theRonaldMcDonaldHouseCharitiesoftheCapitalRegion.Visitorsalsosaygoodbyeto another season with a traditionalLabor Day weekend BBQ. The speciallypriced family BBQ, offered Sunday andMonday, includes Clubhouse admission,official track program, BBQ lunch andtax.Toorder,call(888)516-NYRA
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July 18 July 19 July 21 July 22 July 23 July 24
July 25 July 26 July 28 July 29 July 30 July 31
August 1 August 2 August 4 August 5 August 6 August 7
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Schuylerville (GIII)$100,000 • F2YO • 6 Furlongs
Betfair TVG Coaching Club American Oaks(GI) $250,000 • F3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
Diana (GI)$500,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Jim Dandy (GII)$500,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
William B. Fasig Stakes
Travers (GI)$1,000,000 • 3YO • 1 1/4 Mile
King’s Bishop (GI)$250,000 • 3YO • 7 Furlongs
Ballerina (GI)$250,000 • F&M 3&UP • 7 Furlongs
Ballston Spa (GII)$200,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Victory Ride (GIII)$100,000 • F3YO • 6 Furlongs
Saratoga Race Course OPEN HOUSEFREE, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SARATOGA OPENING DAYHats Off to Saratoga Festival Hats Off to Saratoga Festival
Evan Shipman (NYB)$75,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Amsterdam (GII)$150,000 • 3YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs
De La Rose • $75,000F&M 4&UP • 1 Mile (Turf)
John’s Call • $75,0004&UP • 1 5/8 Mile (Turf)
John Morrissey (NYB) • $75,0003&UP • 6 1/2 Furlongs
A.P. Smithwick Mem. [S’Chase] (GII)$75,000 • 4&UP • 2 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Quick Call$75,000 • 3YO • 1 Mile (Turf)
Lake George (GII)$150,000 • F3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Sanford (GII)$150,000 • 2YO • 6 Furlongs
Ruffian Hdcp. (GI)$250,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Fourstardave [Hdcp] (GII)$150,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Curlin$75,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
Humphrey S. Finney Stakes
Hats Off to Saratoga Festival19th Annual Hat Contest
Mid-Summer St. Patrick’s DayShort Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway
College Day
Party at the Spa • Post Time 2:30 pm
Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing
Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing
Baseball Cap Giveaway
Whitney [Hdcp] (GI)$750,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Test (GI)$250,000 • F3YO • 7 Furlongs
Waya presented by Signature Stallions • $75,000F&M 4&UP • 1 1/2 Mile (Turf)
Alfred G. Vanderbilt [Hdcp] (GI)$250,000 • 3&UP • 6 Furlongs
Honorable Miss [Hdcp] (GII)$150,000 • F&M 3&UP • 6 Furlongs
Yaddo (NYB) • $100,000F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Betfair TVG Alabama (GI) • $500,000F3YO • 1 1/4 Mile
Sword Dancer Inv. (GI)$500,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/2 Mile (Turf)
Friday the 13th / Halloween
Fabulous Fillies Day
Travers Festival Final Stretch Festival
Final Stretch FestivalFamily Fun FestLabor Day BBQ
Long Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway
Final Stretch FestivalFamily Fun FestLabor Day BBQ
Travers Festival
Ice Cream Eating Contest
Travers Festival
Feast of San GennaroTravers Celebration Evening Gala
Travers Festival
American Red Cross Battle of the Brews
Woodford Reserve Lake Placid (GII)$150,000 • F3YO • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Personal Ensign (GI)$300,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/4 Mile
Saratoga Dew (NYB)$75,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
P.G. Johnson$75,000 • F2YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Riskaverse$75,000 • F3YO • 1 Mile (Turf)
With Anticipation (GIII)$100,000 • 2YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
The Woodward (GI)$750,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Forego (GI)$250,000 • 3&UP • 7 Furlongs
Bernard Baruch [Hdcp] (GII)$200,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Travers Stakes
Adirondack (GII)$150,000 • F2YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs
Saratoga Special (GII)$150,000 • 2YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs
Union Avenue (NYB)$75,000 • F&M 3&UP • 6 Furlongs
Albany (NYB)$100,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
NY Turf Writers Cup [Hdcp] [Steeple] (GI)$100,000 • 4&UP • 2 3/8 Mile (Turf)
Troy • $75,0004&UP • 5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)
West Point (NYB) • $100,0003&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Saratoga Wine Festival
Travers Festival Begins
Travers Festival
Saratoga Umbrella Giveaway
Travers Festival
Saratoga County Day Veterans Day Party at the Spa • Post Time 2:30 pm
Cab Calloway Division$100,000 • 3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
New York Stallion Series
Statue of Liberty Division$100,000 • F3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
New York Stallion SeriesNational Museum of Racing Hall of Fame(GII) $150,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Spinaway (GI)$250,000 • F2YO • 7 Furlongs
Saranac (GIII)$100,000 • 3YO • 1 3/16 Mile (Turf)
Three Chimneys Hopeful (GI)$250,000 • 2YO • 7 Furlongs
Glens Falls (GIII) • $100,000F&M 3&UP • 1 3/8 Mile (Turf)
Schedulecurrentattimeofprinting–subjecttochangewithoutnotice.
n Dining at Saratoga Race CourseNYRAhassimplifiedtherestaurantreservationsystemwiththe creation of a new toll free dining reservations phonenumber, (888) 516-NYRA, that guests can call to makereservationsatAqueductRacetrack,BelmontPark,and,ofcoursebeautifulSaratogaRaceCourse.
THE TURF TERRACE DINING ROOM:LocatedonthethirdandfourthflooroftheClubhouse,themulti-leveltracksidediningareaoffersagreatviewofalltheracingactionwithclosed-circuittelevisionmonitors.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)516-NYRA.
THE CLUB TERRACE: Located behind the box seat area on the secondfloor of the Clubhouse, this eatery offers a popular selection of appetizers,saladsandsandwiches.TVmonitorsareavailableforviewingoftheraces.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)516-NYRA.
AT THE RAIL PAVILION: The At The Rail Pavilion is an upscale, enclosed,newlyairconditioneddiningfacilitylocatedtracksideontheClubhouseturn.Itoffersanelaboratebuffeteachraceday.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-5961.
THE CAROUSEL RESTAURANT: Located on the second floor of theClubhouse,itoffersabuffetinarelaxedatmosphere.Closedcircuittelevisionmonitorsareavailableforviewingtheraces.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-5961.
THE PORCH:ThePorchislocatedonthetrackleveloftheClubhousejustafewfeetfromtheoutsiderailoftheracetrack.Itoffersanalacartemenuinacasualopen-airsetting.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)516-NYRA.
n Breakfast at SaratogaBreakfastatSaratogaisalong-standingtradition.Eachracingdayfrom7a.m.to9:30a.m.,abreakfastisservedonThePorchoftheClubhouse,overlookingthe morning workouts of the thoroughbreds on the main track. Breakfastadmission:Free(exceptforTraversDaywhena$10Clubhouseadmissionfeeisrequired.)Breakfastbuffet:$14.95perperson,plustaxandgratuity;children3-12years$7.95.Parking:$10tracksideparking.
Morning visitors can also take a free walking tour of the Backstretch Area,whichprovidesabehind-the-sceneslookatracingwithaPaddockShowandStartingGateDemonstration.ThesetoursarenotavailableonTraversDayorClosingDay.ThefirsttramdepartsforthestableareafromthemainClubhouseentranceat7:30am.Thelasttourdepartsataround9am.Noreservationsareaccepted.Tramsarefilledonafirstcomefirstservebasis.
*Tour is roughly 45 minutes in length from start to finish.
WiththeexceptionofTraversDay,theRaceCourseisclearedattheconclusionof the Breakfast at Saratoga program. Those who elect to attend theafternoon’s racesarechargedadmissionuponreentering the track.Patronswholeavebefore10a.m.receiveafullparkingrefund($10trackside).TherewillbenoparkingrefundsissuedonTraversDay.
n Saratoga Race Course Group Sales Packages
Saratoga Race Course offers special rates on dining packages for groups of 20 or more.
LUXURY SUITES: Experience
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and are ideal for corporate or
social entertaining. Private betting
windows, monitors, restrooms,
dining/bar options and a rooftop
observationdeckadd to the luxury
of these facilities. Discounted
pricesareavailableonSundays.For
reservations,pricinganddresscode
information,call(888)285-5961.
AT THE RAIL PAVILION: Situated in the Clubhouse, the newly enclosed
andairconditionedAttheRailPavilionoffersatracksideviewofallthelive
racingaction.Includedinthepriceisclubhouseadmission,anelaboratebuffet,
bar service and conveniently located betting facilities and restrooms. For
reservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-5961.
BEST BET:$8.50perpersonandincludesGrandstandadmission,aprogram,
hotdogandsoda.Forreservationsandadditionalinformation,call(800)814-
7846.
BIG RED SPRING:Privatetentrental.$300forthedayandislocatedinthe
backyardareaneartheSprings.Forreservationsandadditional information,
call(800)814-7846.
THE CAROUSEL:TheCarouselislocatedonthesecondflooroftheClubhouse
and overlooks the picturesque picnic area of Saratoga Race Course. The
Carousel features a buffet, and is equipped with televisions and betting
windows.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-
5961.
CLUBHOUSE FAST TRACK: $6.50 per person and includes Clubhouse
admissionandprogram.Forreservationsandadditionalinformation,call(800)
814-7846.
CURLIN CAFÉ: Offering unparalleled amenities for price events, the Curlin
Cafeisavailableonadailybasisforgroupsof24atthediscountedpriceof
$4,500, including clubhouse admission, programs, parking, food, and non-
alcoholic beverages. The Curlin Cafe is located in the clubhouse with an
unmatchedviewofthefinishlineandwinner’scircle.Theair-conditionedarea
features butler service and a private bar, and features upscale cuisine and
ultra premium bar selections. Daily reservations are available for $200 per
personandaresubjecttoavailability.Forreservations,pricinganddresscode
information,call(888)285-5961.
FESTIVAL TENT:$20pertablerental;eachtableseatssixpeople,andthere
are40tablesinthetent.Locatedinthebackyardpicnicarea.Forreservations
andadditionalinformation,call(800)814-7846.
GRANDSTAND RESERVED SEATS:$6to$11perpersondependingontheday
oftheevent.Forreservationsandadditionalinformation,call(800)814-7846.
n U.K. Racing at Saratoga in Bunbury’s Pub:
Spend your mornings watching and wagering on the topthoroughbreds from some of the UK’s premiere racecourses – including York, Chester, and Sandown. Enjoy lightrefreshments,tea,coffee,aswellaswinesandbrews intherelaxedatmosphereofBunbury’sPubtent–thehomeofUKRacing in Saratoga. There is no cover or admission chargeforseatinginBunbury’sfortheUKRacingportionoftheday.Firstposttimemostdays8:45a.m.
n Talking Horses, presented by
Returningthissummer,thepopularlongstandingdailyshowwillbeconductedinaliveaudienceformatfromtheCarouselRestaurant at Saratoga Race Course. The show runs from11:45a.m.-12:30p.m.everyracingday,andisbroadcastlive.Scratchesandchangeshavebeenmovedto11:40a.m.toallowtheliveprogramtobebroadcastuninterruptedonallon-trackmonitors.
n Saturdays at Saratoga on MSG Plus
MSGPluswilltelecastsix“SaturdaysatSaratoga,”goinglivefor championship caliber stakes, including the Jim Dandy,WhitneyHandicap,AlabamaandWoodward.
Date Time Race
July31 5–6pm $500,000Diana(Grade1)and $500,000JimDandy(GradeII)
August7 5–6pm $750,000Whitney(GradeI)and $250,000Test(GradeI)
August14 5–6pm $500,000SwordDancer (GradeI)
August21 5–6pm $500,000BetfairTVG AlabamaStakes(GradeI)
August28 5–6pm $1,000,000TraversStakes (GradeI)
September4 5–6pm $750,000WoodwardStakes (GradeI)and $250,000Forego(Grade1)
n Simulcasts at Belmont
July 23 - September 6
If fans can’t make it toSaratoga Race Course, theycan head to Belmont Park tocatch all the thoroughbredracing excitement broadcastWednesday through Monday.Spend a relaxing afternoon atBelmont’sbackyardandpicnicarea. Parking and admissionare free and official trackpricesaregivenonallpayoffs.For directions, call 516-488-6000.Alsovisitwww.nyra.com
n Stay Connected with NYRA
ON THE WEB
Don’tforgettobecomeafanofNYRAonFacebook,andyoucanfolloweverythingthatNYRAisdoingbyfollowingTwitteratwww.twitter.com/nyranews.
ON THE LEAD
OntheLeadisNYRA’sofficialmonthlyelectronicnewsletter,which keeps subscribers tuned in to all of the ongoingexcitementatSaratogaRaceCourse,aswellasatAqueductandBelmontPark.Visitwww.nyra.comtosignup.
GO TO WWW.NYRA.COM
The website features an online store and expanded racingcoverage. Visit the site for a wealth of up-to-the-minuteinformationon liveodds,raceresults,exoticprobablesandafantasyhorseracinggamecalledSaratogaSHOWdown.Liveaudioisavailable.
n Saratoga Race Course Policies
Coolersarepermittedinthebackyard,apron,andTopoftheStretchareasonly.Coolersarenotallowedanywhereelseinthe building. No glass is permitted to be brought onto thepremises. Coolers are subject to search by NYRA securitypersonnel.
Pop-up tents and umbrellas are restricted to the backyardarea only. They are prohibited on the apron, and by thePaddock. However, if a tent or umbrella in the backyard isblockinganotherpatron’sviewofaTVmonitorortoteboard,theobstructionmustthenberemoved.
There is NO SMOKINGpermitted anywhere insidethe building, including thereserved seats, box area,andalldiningareas.
TherearespeciallymarkedareasforwheelchairsonlybehindReservedSeatSectionsJ (in theClubhouse)andM (in theGrandstand).
WHAT TO WEAR
Box Seat Area:Gentlemen–suitsorsportsjacketsrequired.Tiesnotrequired.Ladies–dresses,skirtsorslackoutfits.Nojeans,shortsorabbreviatedwearpermitted.
Clubhouse: No short shorts, cut-offs or abbreviated wearpermitted. No tank tops. Proper attire at management’sdiscretion.
Grandstand:Shirtsandshoesrequired.
TRACK SERVICES
Binocular Rentals: Located on the first floor, in theClubhouseandtheGrandstand.
ATMs:LocatedonthefirstfloorGrandstandattheendmutuelwindow;onthefirstfloorGrandstandnearFirstAid;onthefirstfloor
Grandstand adjacent to the Pony Tales Book Shop; in thePaddockarea,outsidetheCustomerServiceCenter;onthesecondfloorClubhouse,behindReservedSeatSectionC.
First Aid:LocatedonthefirstfloorGrandstand,behindtheCarouselMiniTheatre.
Lost and Found:Located intheSecurityOffice,firstfloorMezzanine,westend.
n See You in Saratoga!
TO GET THERE
SaratogaRaceCourseislocatedinUpstateNewYorkoffExit14ofI-87,theAdirondackNorthway.Itiswithinathree-hourdriveofNewYorkCity,BostonandMontreal,andisservicedby the Albany Airport and Amtrak stations in Albany-RensselaerandSaratogaSprings.
Forinformationcall718-641-4700
FromJuly23–September6call518-584-6200
www.nyra.com
ForVisitorPackageInformationCallSaratogaCountyat1-800-526-8970.www.saratoga.org
DIRECTIONS TO SARATOGA RACE COURSE
“From New York City you drive north for about 175 miles, turn left on Union Avenue and go back 100 years”.
- Legendary Sportswriter Red Smith
FROM NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA
New York Thruway (I-87) to Exit 24 at Albany, then theNorthway (I-87) to Exit 14. The track can also be reachedbyanalternateroute,leavingtheNorthwayatExit13N–USRoute9.
FROM WESTERN NEW YORK
New York Thruway (I-90) to Exit 28 at Fultonville, toJohnstown and Route 29E to Saratoga Springs, or Exit 27toAmsterdam,Route30NtoRoute67EtoBallstonSpaandRoute50toSaratogaSprings.
FROM UPSTATE AND CANADA
Northway(I-87)toExit14-SaratogaSprings.
FROM MASSACHUSETTS AND CONNECTICUT
MassTurnpiketoNYThruway(I-90),northtoExit24(Albany),thenNorthway(I-87)toExit14.
FROM VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE
Route40toSchuylervilleandRoute29toSaratogaSprings.