July 2026
Sunday, June 28 at Aqueduct

Closing Day

Bidding farewell to the Big A on Closing Day
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
Monday, June 29 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
Tuesday, June 30 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
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Wednesday, July 1 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
2
Thursday, July 2 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
3
Giveaway: Tumbler
Friday, July 3 2026

Giveaway: Tumbler

The gates fly open on the 2026 Saratoga summer meet with a giveaway!

Tumbler Giveaway Presented by Saratoga 250

Available with paid admission, while supplies last.

Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Schuylerville 6 Furlongs F2YO Dirt
Wild Applause (NW of SS) 1 Mile F3YO Turf
Saranac (NW of SS) 1 1/16 3YO Turf
4
4th of July
Saturday, July 4 2026

4th of July

Experience Independence Day 250 at the Spa!

Tumbler Giveaway

Presented by Saratoga 250

Available with paid admission, while supplies last.

Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Belmont Derby (G1) 1 1/8 3YO Turf
Belmont Oaks (G1) 1 1/8 F3YO Turf
Suburban pres. by Subourbon Life (G2) 1 1/4 4&UP Dirt
Sanford (G3) 6 Furlongs 2YO Dirt
5
Sunday, July 5 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Leo O'Brien (G1) 2 3/8 4&UP Turf (Steeplechase)
Kelso (G3) 1 Mile 4&UP Turf
Harvey Pack 5 1/2 Furlongs 4&UP Turf
6
Monday, July 6 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
7
Tuesday, July 7 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
8
Wednesday, July 8 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
9
Thursday, July 9 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
10
Giveaway: Soccer Jersey
Friday, July 10 2026

Giveaway: Soccer Jersey

Presented by Rivers Casino

Celebrate the beautiful game, Saratoga style!

Available in M, L, and XL. Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Victory Ride (G3) 6 1/2 Furlongs F3YO Dirt
11
Saturday, July 11 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Bowling Green (G2) 1 3/8 4&UP Turf
Caress (G2) 5 1/2 Furlongs F&M 4&UP Turf
12
Sunday, July 12 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
13
Monday, July 13 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
14
Tuesday, July 14 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
15
Wednesday, July 15 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
16
Thursday, July 16 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Jonathan Kiser Novice Memorial 2 3/8 4&UP Turf (Steeplechase)
17
Giveaway: Belt Bag
Friday, July 17 2026

Giveaway: Belt Bag

Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
De La Rose (NW of GSS in 2025-2026) 1 Mile F&M 4&UP Turf
18
Saturday, July 18 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Dunkin' Diana (G1) 1 1/8 F&M 4&UP Turf
Coronation Cup (G3) 5 1/2 Furlongs F3YO Turf
19
Sunday, July 19 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Quick Call pres. by Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (G3) 5 1/2 Furlongs 3YO Turf
20
Monday, July 20 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
21
Tuesday, July 21 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
22
Wednesday, July 22 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
23
Thursday, July 23 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Suzie O'Cain (NYB) 1 1/16 F3YO Turf
24
Giveaway: Spa Pin
Friday, July 24 2026

Giveaway: Spa Pin

Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Shuvee (G2) 1 1/8 F&M 4&UP Dirt
Rick Violette (NYB) 1 1/16 3YO Turf
25
Saturday, July 25 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Coaching Club American Oaks (G1) 1 1/8 F3YO Dirt
Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G2) 6 Furlongs 4&UP Dirt
26
Kids Day
Sunday, July 26 2026

Kids Day

Saratoga’s youngest fans will enjoy a number of exciting activities and events throughout the day!

Kids Day Horse Plushie Giveaway

Free with paid admission for the first 5,000 kids 12 and under, while supplies last.

Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Honorable Miss pres. by Mionetto (G2) 6 Furlongs F&M 4&UP Dirt
27
Monday, July 27 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
28
Tuesday, July 28 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
29
Wednesday, July 29 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Curlin (NW of GSS) pres. by Casamigos 1 1/8 3YO Dirt
30
Thursday, July 30 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Glens Falls (G2) 1 1/2 F&M 4&UP Turf
31
Friday, July 31 2026
Today's Stakes Races
Race Edition Distance Age Surface
Amsterdam (G2) 6 1/2 Furlongs 3YO Dirt
Saturday, August 1 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
Sunday, August 2 2026
No stakes races scheduled.
July Stakes Schedule
$200,000
Schuylerville
Jul 3
$150,000
Wild Applause (NW of SS)
Jul 3
$150,000
Saranac (NW of SS)
Jul 3
$750,000
Belmont Derby (G1)
Jul 4
$600,000
Belmont Oaks (G1)
Jul 4
$500,000
Suburban pres. by Subourbon Life (G2)
Jul 4
$225,000
Sanford (G3)
Jul 4
$150,000
Leo O'Brien (G1)
Jul 5
$225,000
Kelso (G3)
Jul 5
$200,000
Harvey Pack
Jul 5
$225,000
Victory Ride (G3)
Jul 10
$250,000
Bowling Green (G2)
Jul 11
$250,000
Caress (G2)
Jul 11
$75,000
Jonathan Kiser Novice Memorial
Jul 16
$150,000
De La Rose (NW of GSS in 2025-2026)
Jul 17
$500,000
Dunkin' Diana (G1)
Jul 18
$225,000
Coronation Cup (G3)
Jul 18
$225,000
Quick Call pres. by Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (G3)
Jul 19
$200,000
Suzie O'Cain (NYB)
Jul 23
$250,000
Shuvee (G2)
Jul 24
$200,000
Rick Violette (NYB)
Jul 24
$500,000
Coaching Club American Oaks (G1)
Jul 25
$400,000
Alfred G. Vanderbilt (G2)
Jul 25
$250,000
Honorable Miss pres. by Mionetto (G2)
Jul 26
$150,000
Curlin (NW of GSS) pres. by Casamigos
Jul 29
$250,000
Glens Falls (G2)
Jul 30
$250,000
Amsterdam (G2)
Jul 31
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