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NYRA announces on-sale dates for 2024 summer meet

by McKenna, Bardack

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced ticket and hospitality on-sale dates for the 2024 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course, which will open on Thursday, July 11 and continue through Monday, September 2.

Full-space group hospitality reservations are available beginning at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, March 13 for the following venues: the 1863 Club, Paddock Suite, Surfside Party Deck at The Post, Stella Artois Spa Verandas, Mionetto Easy Goer, Big Red Spring and Festival Tent.

Partial-space and individual table reservations will be available beginning March 27.

Reservations may be made by phone at 844-NYRA-TIX, email at [email protected] or online at NYRA.com/Saratoga.

“Saratoga Race Course is one the greatest venues in all of sports and offers a multitude of seating and hospitality options for fans to enjoy an afternoon of world-class racing,” said NYRA Vice President of Sales and Hospitality Kevin Quinn. “In particular, these larger group spaces have evolved to become an incredibly popular option for loyal racing fans and newcomers alike.”

The 1863 Club features suites for 30 to 45 guests on the third floor of this modern venue, situated along the Clubhouse turn, with sweeping views overlooking the main track of Saratoga Race Course. Reservations will also be available for Resorts World Legends Hall, the event space on the second floor of the 1863 Club, for as many as 70 guests.

Groups of 30 or more can book their corporate or casual outings in The Rail at the 1863 Club, featuring table seating on the first floor for nearly 500 guests. Fans also have access to a private outdoor area on the apron, the Rail Birds presented by Chandon Garden Spritz, to watch the racing action up close. Group reservations include buffet lunch, non-alcoholic beverages, admission, programs, tax and gratuity.

The aptly named Paddock Suite features a climate-controlled lounge, bar and balcony for 60 guests. Overlooking Saratoga’s historic saddling area, the venue offers panoramic views of the backyard and paddock. Group reservations include admission, choice of food platters, tax, gratuity and race programs. Open bar packages can also be purchased.

Positioned similarly near the Post Bar, the all-new Surfside Party Deck is a private, outdoor space featuring barstool seating and high-rise views overlooking the backyard. The Surfside Party Deck accommodates 20 guests and includes food platters, admission and race programs.

The enormously popular Stella Artois Spa Verandas will expand to include 11 partially covered seating areas, comfortable lounge furniture, mounted televisions, betting machines and a private bar with unimpeded rail-side viewing of the final turn for up to 50 guests. Each package includes admission, programs and a $1,500 food and beverage minimum.

The Mionetto Easy Goer offers a casual race-day experience within a covered, open-air setting that can accommodate up to 700 fans. Located above the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar, the Easy Goer is presented by Mionetto, which is internationally renowned for its Prosecco and quality sparkling wines.

The Big Red Spring Tent and nearby Festival Tent in Saratoga’s backyard can also be reserved for large-scale groups and parties.

Additional ticket and hospitality offerings will be available on the following dates for the 2024 summer meet:

• March 20: Full-season reserved seating plans for the Clubhouse, Grandstand and Cutwater Stretch; season admission passes
• March 27: Partial-space and individual tables for the Rail at the 1863 Club, Mionetto Easy Goer and Festival Tent
• April 10: Partial meet plans for the Clubhouse, Grandstand, Cutwater Stretch, Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar and Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock
• April 25: Single-Day reservations for Clubhouse Box Seats and Clubhouse Dining (Turf Terrace, Porch and Club Terrace)
• May 2: Single-Day Reserved seats for the Clubhouse, Grandstand and Cutwater Stretch
• May 9: Single-Day reservations for the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar, Pick Six Vodka Picnic Paddock and Surfside Tailgate at the Turn
• May 15: General Admission tickets

For more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.