saratoga 2011 racing meet brochure
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The 2011 summer meet at Saratoga begins on Friday, July 22 and concludes on Labor Day - Monday, September 5. Racing six days a week (Tuesdays are dark) gets underway at 1 p.m. except on Party at the Spa days (Friday, July 29 and Friday, September 2) when first post time is 2:30 p.m., Travers Day when first post is 11:35 a.m., and Labor Day when first post is 12:30 p.m.TRANSCRIPT
267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866Phone: 518.584.6200 • www.nyra.com
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n 2011 RACING CALENDAR
Gates open at 11 a.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. on weekends (exceptonTravers
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theSpadayswhengatesopenatnoon).
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The Tradition Continues
July 22 – Labor Day (Sept. 5)Saratoga Springs, NY
n Summer Racing at the SpaSince opening its gates in 1863, Saratoga Race Course haswelcomed champion thoroughbreds, renowned trainers,celebratedjockeysandfamedhorsemenonto itstracksandintotheheartsofmillionsofracingfans–makingitoneofthenation’smostbeloveddestinations.Itscharacter,eleganceandcharmhavebeenimpeccablypreservedforalmostacenturyandahalf, and itsbeautyand tranquilityhave transcendedgenerations. A truly unique summer oasis nestled in thefoothillsoftheAdirondacks,theSpawilltodayandalwaysbeaffectionatelyknownas“thesummerplacetobe.”
The2011summermeetatSaratogabeginsonFriday,July22andconcludesonLaborDay-Monday,September5.Racingsixdaysaweek(Tuesdaysaredark)getsunderwayat1p.m.exceptonPartyattheSpadays(Friday,July29andFriday,September2)whenfirstposttimeis2:30p.m.,TraversDaywhenfirstpostis11:35a.m.,andLaborDaywhenfirstpostis12:30p.m.
n The TraversSaratogaRaceCourse’sshowcaseevent,the$1millionTraversStakes,willberunforthe142ndtimeonSaturday,August27,withaspecialfirstposttimeof11:35a.m.Affectionatelyknownasthe“Mid-SummerDerby,”theTraversisoneoftheoldestandmosthistoricstakesracesinNorthAmericaandthemosthighlyanticipatedeventofthesummerracingseason.
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 threeyear-olds – many of whom have emerged from the TripleCrown series for the start of racing’s second season - in amile and a quarter competition that promises unparalleledexcitement,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 parkingis free. Oklahoma Preferred is $5. Handicapped parking isavailableatClubhouseandGrandstandentrances.
On Travers Day, Saturday, August 27, gates open at 7 a.m.Grandstand admission for Travers is $5 and Clubhouseadmissionis$10.AlsoonTraversDay,therewillbenoparkingrefundsgiventothosewhocometobreakfast.ThosehavingtheClubhousePorchbreakfastmustpayClubhouseadmission.
On Party at the Spa days (Friday, July 29 and Friday,September2),gatesopenatnoon.
ShowyourDunkin’Donutsrechargeablecard on Mondays and receive $2 offgrandstandadmission.
n Reserved SeatsGrandstandseats(limitedinnumber)areonsaleeachmorningforthatday’sracesattheReservedSeatSalesOfficeattheUnionAvenueGatebeginningat9a.m.until6p.m.(7a.m.onTraversDay).Limitfour(4)perperson;cashonly.
Reserved seat pricing is as follows: CLUBHOUSE Mon,Wed,Thurs: $11perseat Fri,Sat,Sun: $16perseatGRANDSTAND Mon,Wed,Thurs: $7perseat Fri,Sat,Sun: $9perseatTRAVERS DAY (August 27) Clubhouse: $26perseat Grandstand: $19perseat
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 Distance7/22 Schuylerville III 100,000 F2YO 6 Furlongs7/23 TVG Coaching Club American Oaks I 250,000 F3YO 1 1/87/24 Sanford II 150,000 2YO 6 Furlongs7/25 Evan Shipman (NYB) 75,000 3&UP 1 1/87/27 Lake George II 150,000 F3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)7/28 Quick Call 75,000 3YO 5 1/2 (Turf)7/29 Curlin 75,000 3YO 1 1/8 7/30 Diana I 500,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)7/30 Jim Dandy II 500,000 3YO 1 1/87/31 Ruffian Hdcp. I 250,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/87/31 Fourstardave (Hdcp.) II 150,000 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/1 Amsterdam II 150,000 3YO 61/2 Furlongs8/3 John Morrissey (NYB) 75,000 3&UP 6 1/2 Furlongs8/4 A. P. Smithwick Mem. (S’Chase) II 75,000 4&UP 2 1/16 (Turf)8/5 John’s Call, presented by Sportech 75,000 3&UP 1 5/8 (Turf)8/6 Whitney (Hdcp.) I 750,000 3&UP 1 1/88/6 Test I 250,000 F3YO 7 Furlongs8/6 De La Rose 75,000 F&M 3&UP 1 Mile (Turf)8/7 Honorable Miss (Hdcp.) II 150,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/7 Alfred G. Vanderbilt (Hdcp.) I 250,000 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/8 Signature Stallions Waya 75,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)8/10 New York Stallion Series 100,000 3YO 1 Mile (Turf) Cab Calloway Division 8/11 New York Stallion Series 100,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf) Statue Of Liberty Division8/12 National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame II 150,000 3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)8/13 Sword Dancer Inv. I 500,000 3&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)8/14 Adirondack II 150,000 F2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs8/15 Three Chimneys Saratoga Special II 150,000 2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs8/17 Troy 75,000 3&UP 5 1/2 Fur. (Turf)8/18 West Point presented by Trustco Bank (NYB) 100,000 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/19 Yaddo (NYB) 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/20 TVG Alabama I 500,000 F3YO 1 1/48/21 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid II 150,000 F3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)8/22 Union Avenue (NYB) 75,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/24 Albany (NYB) 100,000 3YO 1 1/88/25 New York Turf Writers Cup I 100,000 4&UP 2 3/8 (Turf) (Hdcp.)(Steeplechase) 8/26 Bernard Baruch (Hdcp.) II 200,000 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)8/27 Ballston Spa II 200,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/27 Travers I 1,000,000 3YO 1 1/48/27 Victory Ride III 100,000 F3YO 6 Furlongs8/27 Foxwoods King’s Bishop I 250,000 3YO 7 Furlongs8/27 Ballerina I 250,000 F&M 3&UP 7 Furlongs8/28 Personal Ensign I 300,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/48/29 Saratoga Dew (NYB) 75,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/88/31 P. G. Johnson 75,000 F2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)9/1 With Anticipation II 150,000 2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)9/2 Riskaverse 75,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf)9/3 Forego I 250,000 3&UP 7 Furlongs9/3 The Woodward I 750,000 3&UP 1 1/89/4 Spinaway I 250,000 F2YO 7 Furlongs9/4 Saranac III 100,000 3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)9/5 Three Chimneys Hopeful I 250,000 2YO 7 Furlongs9/5 Glens Falls III 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 3/8 (Turf)
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NYRA REWARDS Schedule
Point Level WPS 2-Horse Exotic
Bronze 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: Daily Double, Exacta, QuinellaExotic: Trifecta, Superfecta, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 6, Grand Slam
n Special Events31st ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, July 17,FREE!11a.m.to4p.m.Visitorsgetafreesneak-peekintothepopularsummermeetjustfivedayspriortothestartofthe143rdracingseason.Saratoga’sOpenHouseisfunforthewholefamily,withafulldayofgames,activities,livemusic,food,ponyrides,behind-the-scenestours,mascotraces,handicappingseminars,andnon-wageringhorseracing.Proceedsfromtheday’seventsbenefitdozensoflocalnon-profitorganizations.
OPENING DAY AT SARATOGA:Friday,July22.Gatesopenat11a.m.andfirstPostTimeis1p.m.Abreakfastbuffetisavailablefrom7a.m.to9:30a.m.forthosewhowanttowatchthemorningworkouts.
HATS OFF TO SARATOGA:Friday,July22–Sunday,July24.Thisthree-dayfestivalcelebratesopeningweekend at Saratoga Race Course and includes aterrific weekend of world-class racing, live musicdowntownandatthetrack,anddazzlingheadpiecestocelebratethestartoftheracingseason.
20th ANNUAL HAT CONTEST: Sunday, July 24.The topper to “Hats Off to Saratoga” weekend- visitors will go head-to-head in the annual HatContest at the track for prizes worth hundreds ofdollars.Forcontestinformationcall(518)383-6183andafterJuly22,call(518)584-6200.
COLLEGE DAY:Friday,July29.Collegestudentsvie for theirshottowina$1,000scholarshipaftereachrace,plusothergreatprizesandactivities!
PARTY AT THE SPA, presented by Coors Light:Friday, July 29. First post time is 2:30 p.m. asracingfanscelebratethefirstoftwoPartyattheSpapresentedbyCoorsLightevents–stayaftertheracesasthefestivitiescontinueatThePostwithgreatmusicandfood.
SARATOGA BASEBALL CAP GIVEAWAY:Sunday,July31.VisitorscanpickupaFREESaratogaBaseballCap,withpaidadmission,whilesupplieslast.
MID-SUMMER ST. PATRICK’S DAY: Wednesday,August 3. Irish eyes will be smiling as Saratogacelebrates mid-summer St. Patrick’s Day. Enjoytraditional Irish food and drink while taking in Irishmusic and dance, including traditional Irish stepdancers.Also,showyourIrishspiritanddecorateyourbackyardpicnicareaingreenandgoldtowinprizes!
RIVALRY DAY:Friday,August5.It’sacelebrationofoneoftheoldest,mostfamous rivalries in sports:Yankeesvs.RedSox.Dona jerseyorcapofyourfavoriteteamandjoinusforadayof“fandomattheSpa”astheBronxBomberstraveltoFenwayforakeysummerseries.
FASIG-TIPTON FESTIVAL OF RACING:Saturday, August 6 and Sunday, August7. The Fasig-Tipton Festival of RacingcelebratestherichhistoryofFasig-Tiptonin Saratoga and the upcoming SelectYearlingSales.
GALLOPING GRAPES: A NY WINE EVENT:Sunday,August7.SipandsampleyourwaythroughsomeofNewYork’sbestwinesattheSpa.RaiseaglassofyourfavoriteredorwhiteinthebackyardtobenefittheTimesUnionHopeFund.
FOXWOODS MARDI GRAS AT THE SPA:Wednesday,August 10. The French Quarter will descend upontheSpaCityasMardiGrascomestoSaratogaRaceCourse. Celebrate the purple, green and gold spiritof Bourbon Street with live jazz and zydeco music,traditionalNewOrleansfareandcarnivalatmosphere.
SARATOGA SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY: Sunday,August14.Don’tforgettopickuponeoftheseason’sclassicsouvenirs,aSaratogaT-Shirt,FREEwithpaidadmissionwhilesupplieslast.
FABULOUS FILLIES DAY:Friday,August19.Adayforallfabulousfillies–inthebackyard,ladieswillhavetheopportunitytolearnmoreaboutwomen’sissues,fashionandhealthwithinteractivedisplaysandexhibits–whiletracksidetakesapinkhueinanefforttoraisefundsfortheBreastCancerResearchFoundation.
16TH ANNUAL TRAVERS FESTIVAL:Saturday,August20-Sunday,August28.TheTraversFestivalcelebratesthe142ndrunningofthe$1millionTraversStakes! Visitors can enjoy nine days of special events, kicking off with theAlabamaStakesforthenation’stopthree-year-oldfillies.
SARATOGA SPORTS BAG GIVEAWAY:Sunday,August21.VisitorscanpickupaSaratogaSportsBag,thenewestSaratogasouvenir,FREEwithpaidadmissionwhilesupplieslast.
STEWART’S SHOPS ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST:Wednesday, August 24. Participants see how muchice cream they can devour without succumbing tobrain freeze! Contestants are divided into three agegroups–kids,teensandadults.ThewinnersreceivegiftcertificatesforfreeStewart’sShopsicecream.
AMERICAN RED CROSS BATTLE OF THE BREWS: Friday, August 26.Visitors21andolderget thechanceto tasteavarietyofbrewsandvoteontheirfavorites.Proceeds($25toparticipate)benefittheAdirondack-SaratogachapteroftheRedCross.
TRAVERS EVE DOWNTOWN PARTY: Friday, August 26. Bring the familyto celebrate in downtown Saratoga Springs on the eve of the $1 millionTraversStakes–meetyourfavoritejockeys,dancetolivemusic,enjoyfamilyentertainmentandpickupaspecialtrack-themedgiveawayatlocalbusinesses.
THE TRAVERS STAKES: Saturday, August27. It isSaratoga’sbiggest race– theoneyoudon’twanttomiss–the142ndrunningofthe$1millionTravers,the“Mid-SummerDerby”forthree-year-olds at a mile and a quarter. Firstpost-timeis11:35a.m.andgatesopenat7a.m.
TheTraversdayundercardwillincludetheGrade1FoxwoodsKing’sBishop,theGrade1Ballerina,theGrade2BallstonSpa,andtheGrade3VictoryRide.
HANNAFORD HALLOWEEN IN AUGUST:Wednesday,August31.HalloweencomesearlyasSaratogaRaceCoursecelebratesHannafordHalloweenattheSpa.Kidscome incostumeandtrick-or-treatatsomeofthetrack’sfamouslandmarks.
VETERANS DAY: Thursday,September 1.JoinusaswehonorveteransandactivemilitarywithFREEgrandstandadmission,withproperidentification.
PARTY AT THE SPA, presented by Coors Light:Friday,September2.Posttimeis2:30p.m.,asSaratogakicksoffclosingweekendwiththefinalPartyattheSpa,presentedbyCoorsLight.Stayaftertheracesforlivemusicandgreatfood!
FINAL STRETCH FESTIVAL:Saturday,September3–Monday,September5.Thethree-dayfestivalmarkstheculminationoftheSaratogaracingseasonwithlivemusicdowntownandatthetrack,afamilyfunfestandLaborDayBBQtomarkthefinaldaysofthe40-daymeet.
SARATOGA LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY:Sunday,September4.It’stheperfectgiveawayheadingintofall!VisitorsreceiveaFREESaratogaLongSleeveT-Shirt,withpaidadmissionwhilesupplieslast.
FAMILY FUN FEST/LABOR DAY BBQ: Sunday,September4-Monday,September5.Familiescanenjoyanafternoonofkid-friendlyactivities in thebackyardattheFamilyFunFest,whichbenefitstheRonald McDonald House Charities of the CapitalRegion.AlsoonSundayandMonday,visitorscansaygoodbyetoanotherseasonwithatraditionalLaborDayBBQ.ThespeciallypricedfamilyBBQincludesClubhouse admission, official track program, BBQlunchandtax.Toorder,call(888)516-NYRA.
Information/schedule current at time of printing; subject to change withoutnotice.Forup-to-datespecialeventinformationfromnowthroughLaborDay,visitwww.nyra.com/saratogaevents
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July 17 July 18 July 20 July 21 July 22 July 23
July 24 July 25 July 27 July 28 July 29 July 30
July 31 August 1 August 3 August 4 August 5 August 6
August 7 August 8 August 10 August 11 August 12 August 13
August 14 August 15 August 17 August 18 August 19 August 20
August 21 August 22 August 24 August 25 August 26 August 27
August 28 August 29 August 31 September 1 September 2 September 3
September 4 September 5
Schuylerville (GIII)$100,000 • F2YO • 6 Furlongs
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
Travers (GI)$1,000,000 • 3YO • 1 1/4 Mile
Foxwoods 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
John Morrissey (NYB) • $75,0003&UP • 6 1/2 Furlongs
John’s Call presented by Sportech$75,000 • 3&UP • 1 5/8 Mile (Turf)
A.P. Smithwick Mem. [S’Chase] (GII)$75,000 • 4&UP • 2 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Quick Call$75,000 • 3YO • 5 1/2 Mile (Turf)
Curlin$75,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
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)
Hats Off to Saratoga Festival20th Annual Hat Contest
Mid-Summer St. Patrick’s Day Beat the Bugler Voucher Promotion Fasig-Tipton Festival of RacingSaratoga Baseball Cap Giveaway
College Day
Party at the Spa presented by Coors LightPost Time 2:30 pm
Galloping Grapes: A NY Wine EventFoxwoods Mardi Gras at the Spa
Whitney [Hdcp] (GI)$750,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Test (GI)$250,000 • F3YO • 7 Furlongs
De La Rose$75,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 Mile (Turf)
Signature Stallions Waya • $75,000F&M 3&UP • 1 1/2 Mile (Turf)
Honorable Miss [Hdcp] (GII)$150,000 • F&M 3&UP • 6 Furlongs
Alfred G. Vanderbilt [Hdcp] (GI)$250,000 • 3&UP • 6 Furlongs
Yaddo (NYB) • $100,000F&M 3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
TVG Alabama (GI) • $500,000F3YO • 1 1/4 Mile
Sword Dancer Inv. (GI)$500,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/2 Mile (Turf)
Fabulous Fillies DaySerling Syndicate Voucher PromotionSaratoga Short Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway
Travers Festival Final Stretch Festival
Final Stretch FestivalFamily Fun Fest
Saratoga Long Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway
Final Stretch FestivalFamily Fun FestLabor Day BBQ
Travers Festival
Ice Cream Eating Contest
Travers Festival
Travers Celebration
Travers Festival
American Red Cross Battle of the Brews
Travers Eve Downtown Party
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 (GII)$150,000 • 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
Three Chimneys 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 • $75,0003&UP • 5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)
West Point presented by Trustco Bank (NYB) • $100,000
3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Rivalry Day
Travers Festival Begins
Travers Festival
Saratoga Sports Bag Giveaway
Travers Festival
Saratoga County Day Hannaford Halloween in August Veterans DayWin Wager Voucher Promotion
Party at the Spa presented by Coors LightPost Time 2:30 pm
Cab Calloway Division$100,000 • 3YO • 1 Mile (Turf)
New York Stallion Series
Statue of Liberty Division$100,000 • F3YO • 1 Mile (Turf)
New York Stallion SeriesNational Museum of Racing Hall of Fame(GII) $150,000 • 3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Spinaway (GI)$250,000 • F2YO • 7 Furlongs
Saranac (GIII)$100,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Three Chimneys Hopeful (GI)$250,000 • 2YO • 7 Furlongs
Glens Falls (GIII) • $100,000F&M 3&UP • 1 3/8 Mile (Turf)
Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing
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:TheAtTheRailPavilionisanupscale,enclosed,airconditioneddining facility locatedtracksideon theClubhouseturn. Itoffersan elaborate buffet each race day. For reservations, pricing and dress codeinformation,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.
THE POST:Locatednexttothepaddock,ThePostishosttoSaratoga’snewesteateries: Shake Shack, featuring burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes; BlueSmokebarbeque,servingpulledporksandwichesandKansasCitystyleribs;andThePostBar,offeringacollectionofinnovativeandclassiccocktails,beerandwine.Noreservationsrequired.
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
the ultimate level of comfort and
privacyinSaratoga’sLuxurySuites.
Theseclimatecontrolledunitsoffer
up close views of the racing action
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 enclosed and air
conditionedAttheRailPavilionoffersa tracksideviewofall the liveracing
action. Included in the price is clubhouse admission, an elaborate buffet,
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.Foodserviceavailable.Forreservationsand
additionalinformation,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.
FESTIVAL TENT:$24pertablerental;eachtableseatssixpeople,andthere
are40tablesinthetent.Locatedinthebackyardpicnicarea.Forreservations
andadditionalinformation,call(800)814-7846.
GRANDSTAND RESERVED SEATS:$7to$9perpersondependingontheday
oftheevent.Forreservationsandadditionalinformation,call(800)814-7846.
TOP OF THE STRETCH:Withaspectacularviewoftherace,theTopofthe
Stretchistheidealsettingforacasualgathering.Itfeaturescharcoalbarbeque
pitsandumbrella-toptables,andcanhandlegroupsof50to250people.For
reservationsandadditionalinformation,call(888)285-5961.
n U.K. Racing at The Post
Spend your mornings watching and wagering on the topthoroughbredsfromtheUK’spremiereracecourses–includingYork, Chester, and Sandown. Enjoy light refreshments andbeveragesinthehottestspotattheracecourse,ThePost–thenewhomeofUKRacinginSaratoga.ThereisnocoveroradmissionchargeforseatingfortheUKRacingportionoftheday.Firstposttimemostdays8:45a.m.
n Talking Horses, presented by
Returningthissummer,thepopularlongstandingdailyshowwillbeconductedinaliveaudienceformatatSaratogaRaceCourse.Theshowrunsfrom11:45a.m.-12:30p.m.everyracingday,andisbroadcastlive.Scratchesandchangeshavebeenmovedto11:40a.m.toallowtheliveprogramtobebroadcastuninterruptedonallon-trackmonitors.
n Simulcasts at Belmont & Aqueduct
July 22 - September 5
If fans can’t make it to Saratoga Race Course, they canheadtoBelmontParkandAqueductRacetracktocatchallthe thoroughbred racing excitement broadcast Wednesdaythrough Monday. Parking and admission are free andofficial trackpricesaregivenonallpayoffs.Fordirections,call 516-488-6000. Also visit www.nyra.com or email [email protected].
n “Summer at Saratoga” on NBC and Versus
NBCandVersuswillbroadcasteightchampionshipcaliberstakes live on weekends from Saratoga Race CourseheadlinedbytheTravers,WhitneyHandicap,TVGAlabamaandWoodward.
Date Race Time Network
July 23 TVG Coaching Club American Oaks 5-6 p.m. NBC
July 30 Diana 5-6 p.m. VERSUS
Aug. 6 Whitney 5-6 p.m. VERSUS
Aug. 7 Vanderbilt 5-6 p.m. VERSUS
Aug. 13 Sword Dancer 5-6 p.m. VERSUS
Aug. 20 TVG Alabama 5-6 p.m. NBC
Aug. 27 Travers 5-6 p.m. NBC
Sept. 3 Woodward 5-6 p.m. VERSUS
n Stay Connected with NYRA
ON THE WEB
FollowNYRAonallyourfavoritesocialmediasites.
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.
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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 NYRA Store; in the Paddockarea, outside the Customer Service Center; on the secondfloorClubhouse,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
FromJuly22–September5call518-584-6200
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.