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New York Showcase Day

featuring 6 NYB stakes

Today's card features 6 stakes races including the $250,000 NYB Albany$200,000 NYB Funny Cide, and $150,000 West Point presented by Trustco Bank

Tune-in to Saratoga Live presented by Claiborne Farm on FS2, FSPT, FSSD, FSO, MSG+ and Altitude. The show is broadcast each race day throughout the meet and features in-depth analysis of the races from NYRA TV analysts and talent including Andy Serling, Maggie Wolfendale. Gabby Gaudet, Tom Amoss and former MLB All-Star Paul Lo Duca. Check the TV Schedule for daily start times.

Tune-in to Talking Horses from 11:40 am - 12:30 pm for in-depth analysis from NYRA TV talent.

Red Jacket Ceremony

The Red Jacket Ceremony will honor three-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey Ramon Dominguez. The plaque for the Saratoga Walk of Fame 2017 inductee will be unveiled during the Race Jacket Ceremony. Dominguez will receive an emblematic Saratoga red jacket.

Paint and Sip Event

Join us for a new Saratoga Race Course experience on Friday, August 25th in the Hopeful Luxury Suite where you can paint the historic Saratoga Grandstand! Tickets include a full race day experience, admission to the Clubhouse and the Hopeful Suite, featuring private betting, restroom and bartender. Your price includes two drink tickets and all of the art supplies needed for your masterpiece! Food and additional beverages are available for purchase.

Suites open at 11:30 am with racing beginning at 1 pm. Paint instruction will begin at 2 pm on the roof deck of the suite and will last approximately two hours. After painting, enjoy a full day of racing from the Hopeful Suite! Space is limited. Reserve your spot today by calling NYRA Group Sales at 718-659-2287.

Woodford Reserve Fridays at the Post

Continue your day at Saratoga with Woodford Reserve Fridays at The Post, the lively bar and entertainment spot located adjacent to the paddock. Each Friday of the meet will feature a DJ and dancing, cocktail samplings and trivia at The Post following the day’s final race.

Taste NY: Craft Beers will allow track patrons the opportunity to sample varietals of beers from numerous New York State distilleries. The tasting will be held each Friday of the meet from 12-5pm in the Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.

Visit the Community Booth to learn more about Saratoga EOC. The Community Outreach Booth provides one non-profit organization per day with an exclusive opportunity to interact with the thousands of guests who visit Saratoga Race Course, share information about its work and host fundraising initiatives.

NYRA XP is the official venue application of The New York Racing Association, designed to enhance your visit to Saratoga Race Course. Pin your car, locate your seating section and map routes to nearby restrooms, concession stands, ATMs, and racetrack attractions. Buy, manage and scan mobile tickets. Watch live racing from Saratoga. Contact Guest Services, Ticket box office and report a problem.

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TV Schedule
FS2 Saratoga Live:New York Showcase Watch Live 4 pm - 6:30 pm
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TV Schedule
Saratoga Live:New York Showcase
Watch Live 4 pm - 6:30 pm
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