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n 2012 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 20 – Labor Day (Sept. 3)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.”
The2012summermeetatSaratogabeginsonFriday,July20andconcludesonLaborDay-Monday,September3.Racingsixdaysaweek(Tuesdaysaredark)getsunderwayat1p.m.exceptonPartyattheSpadays(Friday,July27andFriday,August31)whenfirstposttime is2:30p.m.;TraversDay(Saturday,August25)whenfirstpost is 11:35a.m.;andonClosingDay(Monday,September3)whenfirstposttimeis12:30p.m.
n The TraversSaratogaRaceCourse’sshowcaseevent,the$1millionTraversStakes,willberunforthe143rdtimeonSaturday,August25,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, andhasbeen runall but threeyearsatSaratoga,whenitwasmovedtoBelmontParkbecauseofwar-timerestrictionsontravel.
Today, the Travers Stakes attracts the nation’s best three-year-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 25, gates open at 7 a.m.Grandstand admission for Travers is $5 and Clubhouseadmissionis$10.AlsoonTraversDay,therewillbenoparkingrefundsgiventothosewhocometobreakfast.ThosehavingtheClubhousePorchBreakfastmustpayClubhouseadmission.
OnPartyattheSpadays(Friday,July27andFriday,August31),gatesopenatnoon.
ShowyourDunkin’Donutsrechargeablecard on Mondays and receive $2 offgrandstandadmission.
n Reserved SeatsEach July 1, a combined grandstand seat and grandstandadmission package is available at www.ticketmaster.com(excludesTraversDay).Patronscanpurchasegrandstandseatseachmorningforthatday’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 25) 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 Distance7/20 Schuylerville III 150,000 F2YO 6 Furlongs7/20 James Marvin III 100,000 3&UP 7 Furlongs7/21 TVG Coaching Club American Oaks I 300,000 F3YO 1 1/87/22 Sanford II 200,000 2YO 6 Furlongs7/23 Evan Shipman (NYB) 100,000 3&UP 1 1/87/25 Lake George II 200,000 F3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)7/26 Quick Call 100,000 3YO 5 1/2 (Turf)7/27 Curlin 100,000 3YO 1 1/8 7/28 Diana I 600,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)7/28 Jim Dandy II 600,000 3YO 1 1/87/29 Amsterdam II 200,000 3YO 61/2 Furlongs7/30 Shakespeare Caress 100,000 F&M 3&UP 5 1/2 (Turf)8/1 John Morrissey (NYB) 100,000 3&UP 6 1/2 Furlongs8/2 A. P. Smithwick Mem. (S’Chase) II 100,000 4&UP 2 1/16 (Turf)8/3 Honorable Miss (Hdcp.) II 200,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/3 John’s Call Presented by Sportech 100,000 3&UP 1 5/8 (Turf)8/4 Whitney Invitational (Hdcp.) I 750,000 3&UP 1 1/88/4 Prioress I 300,000 F3YO 6 Furlongs8/4 De La Rose 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 Mile (Turf)8/5 Alfred G. Vanderbilt (Hdcp.) I 400,000 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/6 Waya 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)8/8 New York Stallion Series Cab Calloway Division 100,000 3YO 1 Mile (Turf)8/9 New York Stallion Series Statue Of Liberty Division 100,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf)8/10 National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame II 200,000 3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)8/11 Fourstardave (Hdcp.) II 500,000 3&UP 1 Mile (Turf)8/12 Adirondack II 200,000 F2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs8/12 Saratoga Special II 200,000 2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs8/13 Coronation Cup 100,000 F3YO 5 1/2 (Turf)8/15 Troy 100,000 3&UP 5 1/2 (Turf)8/16 West Point (NYB) presented by Trustco Bank 150,000 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/17 Yaddo (NYB) 150,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/18 Alabama I 600,000 F3YO 1 1/48/18 Sword Dancer Inv. I 600,000 3&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)8/19 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid II 200,000 F3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)8/20 Union Avenue (NYB) 100,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/22 Albany (NYB) 150,000 3YO 1 1/88/23 New York Turf Writers Cup (Hdcp.)(Steeplechase) I 150,000 4&UP 2 3/8 (Turf)8/24 Ballerina I 500,000 F&M 3&UP 7 Furlongs8/25 Travers I 1,000,000 3YO 1 1/48/25 Foxwoods King’s Bishop I 500,000 3YO 7 Furlongs8/25 Test I 500,000 F3YO 7 Furlongs8/25 Ballston Spa presented by Jose Cuervo II 250,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/26 Personal Ensign I 600,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/88/27 Saratoga Dew (NYB) 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/88/29 P. G. Johnson 100,000 F2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)8/30 With Anticipation II 200,000 2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)8/31 Riskaverse 100,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf)9/1 Forego I 500,000 3&UP 7 Furlongs9/1 The Woodward I 750,000 3&UP 1 1/89/1 Bernard Baruch II 250,000 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)9/2 Spinaway I 300,000 F2YO 7 Furlongs9/2 Saranac III 150,000 3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)9/3 Three Chimneys Hopeful II 300,000 2YO 7 Furlongs9/3 Glens Falls III 150,000 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 Events32nd ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE: Sunday, July 15,FREE!11a.m.to4p.m.Saratoga’ssignaturesummerpreview party, Open House returns to SaratogaRaceCoursewithafreesneak-peekintothepopularsummer meet just five days prior to the start ofthe 144th racingseason.Saratoga’sOpenHouse isfun for the whole family, with a full day of games,activities,livemusic,food,ponyrides,behind-the-scenestours,mascotraces,handicapping seminars, and non-wagering horse racing. Proceeds from theday’seventsbenefitdozensoflocalnon-profitorganizations.
OPENING DAY AT SARATOGA:Friday,July20.Gatesopenat11a.m.andfirstposttimeis1p.m.Abreakfastbuffetisavailablefrom7a.m.to9:30a.m.forthosewhowanttowatchthemorningworkouts.
HATS OFF TO SARATOGA:FridayJuly20–Sunday,July22.Thisthree-dayfestival celebrates opening weekend at Saratoga Race Course and includesaweekendofworld-classracing,familyfun, livemusicdowntownandatthetrack,andmillinerymayhemtomarkthestartoftheracingseason.
FAMILY FUN FRIDAYS: Starting Friday, July 20.Fridaysareforfamilies!Kidscanenjoyadayattheraces with family-friendly games and activities inthebackyardeachFridayofthesummermeet.
21ST ANNUAL HAT CONTEST: Sunday, July 22.The “crowning” achievement of opening weekend– visitors will go head-to-head in the annual HatContest at the track for prizes worth hundreds ofdollars.Forcontestinformation,call(518)383-6183.
COLLEGE DAY: Friday, July 27. Saratoga RaceCourse races to the top of the class as collegestudents vie for their shot to win a $1,000scholarship after each race, plus other greatprizesandactivities!
PARTY AT THE SPA, presented by Coors Light:Friday,July27.Firstposttimeis2:30p.m.asracingfanscelebratethefirstoftwoPartyattheSpapresentedbyCoorsLightevents–stayaftertheracesasthefestivitiescontinueatThePostwithgreatmusicandfood.
SARATOGA BASEBALL CAP GIVEAWAY:Sunday,July29.VisitorscanpickupaFREESaratogaBaseballCap,withpaidadmission,whilesupplieslast.
MID-SUMMER ST. PATRICK’S DAY:Thursday,August 2. Celebrate the luck o’ the Irish asSaratoga hosts mid-summer St. Patrick’s Day.EnjoyIrishfoodanddrinkwhiletakinginIrishmusic and dance, including traditional Irishstep dancers. Also, show your Irish spirit anddecorateyourbackyardpicnicareaingreenandgoldtowinprizes!
FASIG-TIPTON FESTIVAL OF RACING:Saturday, August 4 and Sunday, August5. The Fasig-Tipton Festival of RacingcelebratestherichhistoryofFasig-Tiptonin Saratoga and the upcoming SelectYearlingSales.
GALLOPING GRAPES: A NY WINE EVENT: Sunday, August 5. Sip andsampleyourway through thebackyardwithsomeofNewYork’sbestwinesatthe Spa. Raise a glass of your favoriteredorwhitetobenefittheTimesUnionHopeFund.
SARATOGA PICNIC MAT GIVEAWAY: Sunday,August12.Perfectforpicnickinginthebackyard,pick up a FREE Saratoga Picnic Mat, with paidadmission,whilesupplieslast.
FABULOUS FILLIES DAY: Friday, August 17.Adayforall fabulousfillies–thetracktakesapinkhueinanefforttoraisefundsfortheBreastCancerResearchFoundation.
17TH ANNUAL TRAVERS FESTIVAL: Saturday, August 18 - Sunday, August26.TheTraversFestivalcelebratesthe143rdrunningofthe$1millionTraversStakes! Visitors can enjoy nine days of special events, kicking off with theAlabamaStakesforthenation’stopthree-year-oldfillies.
SARATOGA PILSNER GLASS GIVEAWAY: Sunday, August 19. “Cheers” forthiscommemorativegiveaway–aboxedSaratogapilsnerglass–FREEwithpaidadmission,whilesupplieslast.
STEWART’S SHOPS ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST:Wednesday, August 22. 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 24.Visitors21andolderget thechanceto tasteavarietyofbrewsandvoteontheirfavorites.Proceeds($30toparticipate)benefittheAdirondack-SaratogachapteroftheRedCross.
TRAVERS EVE DOWNTOWN PARTY: Friday, August 24. Bring the familyto celebrate in downtown Saratoga Springs on the eve of the $1 millionTraversStakes–meetyourfavoritejockeys,dancetolivemusic,enjoyfamilyentertainmentandpickupaspecialtrack-themedgiveawayatlocalbusinesses.
THE TRAVERS STAKES: Saturday, August 25.It isSaratoga’smostanticipatedrace–the143rdrunningofthe$1millionTravers,the“Mid-SummerDerby”forthree-year-oldsatamileandaquarter.Firstposttimeis11:35a.m.andgatesopenat7a.m.TheTraversDayundercardwillincludetheGrade1FoxwoodsKing’sBishop,theGrade1Test,andtheGrade2BallstonSpa.
VETERANS DAY: Wednesday,August29.JoinusaswehonorveteransandactivemilitarywithFREEgrandstandadmission,withproperidentification.
PARTY AT THE SPA, presented by Coors Light:Friday,August31.Firstposttimeis2:30p.m.,asSaratogakicksoffclosingweekendwiththefinalPartyattheSpa,presentedbyCoorsLight.Stayaftertheracesforlivemusicandgreatfood!
FINAL STRETCH FESTIVAL:Saturday,September1–Monday,September3.Thethree-dayfestivalmarkstheculminationoftheSaratogaracingseasonwithlivemusicdowntown,aswellastheFamilyFunFestandLaborDayBBQtomarkthefinaldaysofthe40-daymeet.
SARATOGA FLEECE BLANKET GIVEAWAY: Sunday, September 2. Keepwarmthisfallwiththefinalgiveawayofthesummermeet–theSaratogaFleeceBlanket,FREEwithpaidadmission,whilesupplieslast.
FAMILY FUN FEST/LABOR DAY BBQ: Sunday,September2-Monday,September3.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 22 July 23 July 25 July 26 July 27 July 28
July 29 July 30 August 1 August 2 August 3 August 4
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Schuylerville (GIII)$150,000 • F2YO • 6 Furlongs
James Marvin (GIII)$100,000 • 3&UP • 7 Furlongs
TVG Coaching Club American Oaks(GI) $300,000 • F3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
Diana (GI)$600,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Jim Dandy (GII)$600,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
Travers (GI)$1,000,000 • 3YO • 1 1/4 Mile
Foxwoods King’s Bishop (GI)$500,000 • 3YO • 7 Furlongs
Test (GI)$500,000 • F3YO • 7 Furlongs
Ballston Spa presented by Jose Cuervo (GII)$250,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Saratoga Race Course OPEN HOUSEFREE, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.
SARATOGA OPENING DAYHats Off to Saratoga Festival
Family Fun Friday
Hats Off to Saratoga Festival
Evan Shipman (NYB)$100,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Shakespeare Caress • $100,000F&M 3&UP • 5 1/2 (Turf)
Amsterdam (GII)$200,000 • 3YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs
John Morrissey (NYB) • $100,0003&UP • 6 1/2 Furlongs
Honorable Miss [Hdcp] (GII)$200,000 • F&M 3&UP • 6 Furlongs
John’s Call presented by Sportech$100,000 • 3&UP • 1 5/8 Mile (Turf)
A.P. Smithwick Mem. [S’Chase] (GII)$100,000 • 4&UP • 2 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Quick Call$100,000 • 3YO • 5 1/2 (Turf)
Curlin$100,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
Lake George (GII)$200,000 • F3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Sanford (GII)$200,000 • 2YO • 6 Furlongs
Hats Off to Saratoga Festival21st Annual Hat Contest
Mid-Summer St. Patrick’s Day Fasig-Tipton Festival of RacingSaratoga Baseball Cap Giveaway*
College DayFamily Fun Friday
Party at the Spa presented by Coors LightPost Time 2:30 p.m.
Galloping Grapes: A NY Wine EventFamily Fun Friday
Whitney Invitational [Hdcp] (GI)$750,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Prioress (GI)$300,000 • F3YO • 6 Furlongs
De La Rose$100,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 Mile (Turf)
Waya • $100,000F&M 3&UP • 1 1/2 Mile (Turf)
Alfred G. Vanderbilt [Hdcp] (GI)$400,000 • 3&UP • 6 Furlongs
Yaddo (NYB) • $150,000F&M 3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Alabama (GI) • $600,000F3YO • 1 1/4 Mile
Sword Dancer (GI) • $600,0003&UP • 1 1/2 Mile (Turf)
Fourstardave [Hdcp] (GII)$500,000 • 3&UP • 1 Mile (Turf)
Fabulous Fillies Day
Family Fun Friday
Saratoga Picnic Mat Giveaway*
Travers Festival Final Stretch Festival
Final Stretch FestivalFamily Fun Fest
Saratoga Fleece Blanket Giveaway*Labor Day BBQ
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
Family Fun Friday
Travers Eve Downtown Party
Woodford Reserve Lake Placid (GII)$200,000 • F3YO • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Personal Ensign Invitational (GI)$600,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Saratoga Dew (NYB)$100,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
P.G. Johnson$100,000 • F2YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Riskaverse$100,000 • F3YO • 1 Mile (Turf)
With Anticipation (GII)$200,000 • 2YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
The Woodward (GI)$750,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile
Forego (GI)$500,000 • 3&UP • 7 Furlongs
Bernard Baruch (GII)$250,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Ballerina (GI)$500,000 • F&M 3&UP • 7 Furlongs
Travers Stakes
Adirondack (GII)$200,000 • F2YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs
Saratoga Special (GII)$200,000 • 2YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs
Coronation Cup$100,000 • F3YO • 5 1/2 (Turf)
Union Avenue (NYB)$100,000 • F&M 3&UP • 6 Furlongs
Albany (NYB)$150,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile
NY Turf Writers Cup [Hdcp] [S’Chase] (GI)$150,000 • 4&UP • 2 3/8 Mile (Turf)
Troy • $100,0003&UP • 5 1/2 (Turf)
West Point presented by Trustco Bank (NYB) • $150,000
3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Family Fun Friday
Travers Festival Begins
Travers Festival
Saratoga Pilsner Glass Giveaway*
Travers Festival
Veterans Day Party at the Spa presented by Coors LightPost Time 2:30 p.m.
Family Fun Friday
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) $200,000 • 3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)
Spinaway (GI)$300,000 • F2YO • 7 Furlongs
Saranac (GIII)$150,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)
Three Chimneys Hopeful (GII)$300,000 • 2YO • 7 Furlongs
Glens Falls (GIII) • $150,000F&M 3&UP • 1 3/8 Mile (Turf)
Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing
Schedulecurrentattimeofprinting–subjecttochangewithoutnotice.
*With paid admission, while supplies last.
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, theCarousel isofferinganewpre-fixe lunchmenuthat includesadmission,program,selectionofsoupandsaladorsandwich.GuestsmayalsopartakeinthecustomaryCarouselbuffet,ifpreferred.Closedcircuittelevisionmonitorsareavailableforviewingtheraces.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-5961.
THE PORCH:ThePorchislocatedonthetrackleveloftheClubhousejustafewfeetfromtheoutsiderailoftheracetrack.Itoffersanalacartemenuinacasualopen-airsetting.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)516-NYRA.
THE POST: Locatednexttothepaddock,ThePostishometoShakeShack,featuring burgers, hot dogs, fries and shakes; El Verano, serving tacosandsalsas; andThePostBar,offeringacollectionof innovativeandclassiccocktails,beerandwine.Noreservationsrequired.
n Breakfast at SaratogaBreakfast at Saratoga, a long-standing tradition, will now offer two diningoptions:analacartebreakfastmenuorthecustomarybreakfastbuffet.Eachracing day from 7 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., a breakfast is served on The Porch ofthe Clubhouse, overlooking the morning workouts of the thoroughbreds onthemaintrack.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.ThefirsttramdepartsforthestableareafromthemainClubhouseentranceat7:30a.m.Thelasttourdepartsaround9a.m.Noreservationsareaccepted.Tramsarefilledonafirst-come,first-servebasis.
*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 Talking Horses
Returningthissummer,thepopularlongstandingdailyshowwillcontinuetobroadcastlivefromSaratogaRaceCourse.Theshowruns from11:45a.m.– 12:30p.m.everyracingday.Scratchesandchangeshavebeenmoved to 11:40a.m. toallowthe liveprogramtobebroadcastuninterruptedonallon-trackmonitors.Theshowisalsobroadcastlivedailyatwww.nyra.com.
n Simulcasts at Belmont & Aqueduct
July 20 - September 3
Iffanscan’tmakeittoSaratogaRaceCourse,theycanheadto Belmont Park and Aqueduct Racetrack to catch all thethoroughbredracingexcitementbroadcastWednesdaythroughMonday.Parkingandadmissionarefreeandofficialtrackpricesaregivenonallpayoffs.Fordirections,[email protected].
n Saratoga on MSG+, NBC & NBC Sports Network
MSG+ Schedule:Date Race Time Network
July 28 Diana and Jim Dandy 5 – 6pm ET MSG+
August 4 Whitney and Prioress 5 – 6pm ET MSG+
NBC & NBC Sports Network Schedule:Date Race Time Network
August 11 Fourstardave Handicap 6-7pm ET NBC Sports Network
August 12 Adirondack and Saratoga Special 6-7pm ET NBC Sports Network
August 18 Alabama and Sword Dancer Invitational 5-6pm NBC Sports Network
August 25 Travers, Foxwoods King’s Bishop, Test, Ballston Spa 4-6pm ET NBC
Sept. 1 Woodward, Forego, Bernard Baruch Handicap 5-6pm ET NBC
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.
facebook.com/thenyra
twitter.com/nyranews
OrfollowNYRAHandicapperAndySerlingandPaddockAnalystMaggieWolfendale
Twitter.com/andyserling
Twitter.com/maggiewolfndale
youtube.com/nyravideo
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
FromJuly20–September3call518-584-6200
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.