Celebrate the 2020 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course with an assortment of virtual events, recipes, tip sheets and more! Check back weekly for new events and activities.
Under current New York state guidelines, Saratoga Race Course will operate without spectators in attendance. NYRA complies with all guidance issued by New York State. As such, current policies regarding spectators may be subject to change.
Runhappy Travers Contenders
A tradition stretching back to the mid-19th century will continue at historic Saratoga Race Course with the 151st running of the Grade 1, $1 million Runhappy Travers on Saturday, August 8. The country’s top 3-year-olds will compete in the 1 1/4-mile “Mid-Summer Derby” that will, for the first time in its history, offer qualifying points to the Grade 1 Kentucky Derby, with 100-40-20-10 points available to the top-four finishers for the “Run for the Roses” on September 5.
The Travers has featured a slew of Hall of Famers, champion horses and divisional winners since its first running in 1864. In total, 21 Travers winners have been named champion 3-year-old colt or gelding. Nine winners went on to be named Horse of the Year as a sophomore, including Triple Crown-winner Whirlaway in 1941 and fellow Hall of Famers Granville, Sword Dancer, Buckpasser, Damascus, Arts and Letters, Holy Bull and Point Given. The list of all-time greats who ran in the Travers but did not win is equally as lofty, featuring Triple Crown-winners Affirmed in 1978 [who crossed the wire first but was disqualified for interfering with declared-winner Alydar] and American Pharoah in 2015, who each finished second.
Osteria Danny is an American Italian restaurant located in the heart of Saratoga Springs, New York.
Danny Petrosino developed osteria danny with the intent to serve fresh and uncomplicated food. While staying true to the Slow Food philosophy, Danny and staff strive to consistently create an enjoyable and gratifying experience for their guests.
The menu is continually evolving. We are excited to introduce an amazing selection of wines from the best small producers. Based on local products and seasonal specialties, the menu is a culmination of thirty (30) years of expertise as well as experience cooking (and eating) with a great number of amazing individuals. With each new day, we pay respect to our past, while embracing innovative concepts and ideas. Whenever possible, we source products locally and use family-owned purveyors.
NYRA will be partnering with the Saratoga County Animal Shelter and Greyhound Rescue of New York for this year's virtual pet adoption. Check out this week's featured dogs below!
Saratoga Cocktail Contest presented by America's Best Racing
The fans have spoken and the official cocktail of the Saratoga meet is Saratoga Lemonade! This refreshing summer cocktail consists of Ketel One Citroen Vodka, lemonade and a lemon wheel garnish. Visit the restaurants below to see who makes the Saratoga Lemonade best. Then, vote for your favorite every Sunday on our weekly Twitter poll! The winning restaurant will be announced at the end of the meet.
*Recipes created by Saratoga Race Course food and beverage provider, Levy
Community Booth
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will celebrate the work of non-profit organizations by taking its popular Community Outreach Booth program online during the 2020 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course, which begins on Thursday, July 16 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 7.
NYRA Bets is the best way to watch and wager on all 40 days of the Saratoga Meet. New members can earn up to a $200 deposit bonus with their first qualifying deposit!
The Showdown is a free online contest following racing on the Saratoga Live broadcast on FS1 and FS2. Watch your name climb the leaderboard and compete against fellow fans for real prizes. The Showdown featuring racing from Saratoga will be available each day of live racing July 16 - September 7.
Gambling Problems? The New York Racing Association encourages responsible wagering. If gambling is a problem for you or someone you care about, help is available 24 hours a day. Call toll-free 1-877-8-HOPE-NY
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