NYRA and Coca-Cola to offer VIP Travers experience for 2017 season at Saratoga Race Course

by Pat McKenna and Mark Bardack

The New York Racing Association, Inc. and Coca-Cola will offer one lucky racing fan the opportunity to experience the 148^th running of the $1.25 million Travers at Saratoga Race Course in true VIP fashion through a special contest.

One grand prize winner will receive a table for four in the Turf Terrace, including admission and dining, for the Travers on Saturday, August 26. The VIP package also includes programs and parking.

 One first prize winner will receive four Clubhouse seats (including admission), programs and parking; and one second prize winner will receive four Grandstand seats (including admission), programs and parking.

 Through July 31, fans can enter to win by texting a special code to a number located on Coca-Cola merchandise and products at nearly 100 Kinney Drugs locations throughout Central New York, Northern New York and Vermont. (No purchase necessary; must be 18 years or older to enter and a legal resident of either New York or Vermont. For more information and official rules, visit www.cokeplaytowin.com/saratoga.)

 Additionally, the New York Racing Association and Coca-Cola will offer fans the opportunity to win a reserved table in the Fourstardave Sports Bar at Saratoga Race Course during the 2017 meet.

 Located within close proximity to the trackside apron, the Fourstardave Sports Bar features more than 80 tables available for paid reservation, an extensive craft beer selection, popular food vendors, and 60 flat-screen televisions. The hospitality space also provides protection from the elements.

 The prize includes a table for four in the Fourstardave Sports Bar (including admission), and four $25 food vouchers redeemable at participating on-track concessions. One table will be given away each week of the 2017 meet. Valid weekdays (except Fridays).

 Fans can enter to win by texting a special code to a number located on Coca-Cola merchandise and products at participating Price Chopper locations in the Capital Region through August 19. (No purchase necessary; must be 21 years or older to enter and a legal resident of New York. For more information and official rules, visit www.cokeplaytowin.com/pricechopper.)

 Reserved tables in the Fourstardave Sports Bar are currently on sale and available for purchase through www.NYRA.com/Saratoga.

 Season and weekly ticket plans, single-day reserved seats, dining and group hospitality are also currently on sale and available for purchase through www.NYRA.com/Saratoga.

 Saratoga season admission passes are currently available for purchase online through NYRA Account Manager at https://oss.ticketmaster.com/aps/nyra and in-person at nearly 160 Stewart's Shops locations. Clubhouse admission passes are available in limited quantities. The cost of a Grandstand season pass is $40; a Clubhouse season pass is $65. Season passes do not include reserved seating.

 The 2017 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course begins on Friday, July 21 and concludes on Labor Day, Monday, September 4.