Jul 16, 2018
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Friday, July 20
40 days of world-class thoroughbred racing starts today! Don’t miss a moment of the action, buy a Season Pass for as little as $1 a day. Plus, receive discounts on dining, shopping and on-track merchandise through the Season Perks program, available with any season-long purchase.
July 22, August 6, August 20, & September 2
Fans will receive a premium giveaway item with paid admission, while supplies last. Guarantee yourself a giveaway when you purchase a Season Pass!
Baseball Cap - Sunday, July 22
The first giveaway of the 2018 season will pay tribute to the hat theme of opening weekend when racing fans gather to receive a black Saratoga baseball cap featuring the traditional Saratoga logo emblazoned in red, presented by Saratoga Casino Hotel.
Saratoga Unbrella - Monday, August 6
the second giveaway of the 2018 meet, the fan-favorite Saratoga invertible umbrella. The umbrella features the Saratoga Race Course logo etched in white against a black exterior with a red interior lining.
Saratoga Blanket - Monday, August 20
The season's third premium giveaway is a Saratoga blanket, presented by the Upstate Ford Dealers. The blanket is a colorful rendering of three thoroughbreds charging down the main track on a picture perfect day at Saratoga Race Course with the Saratoga grandstand in the background set against a deep blue sky.
Saratoga Windbreaker - Sunday, September 2
Fans will celebrate closing weekend of the 2018 Saratoga meet with the final giveaway of the 2018 season - a packable red and black Saratoga windbreaker featuring the Saratoga Race Course logo.
Sunday, July 22
Show off your best style at the 27th annual Saratoga Hat Contest. Compete against fellow fashion-forward participants to take the crown for best hat. Awards will be presented in different categories such as most creative headwear and a special children’s category.
Wednesday, July 25
Join Saratoga in welcoming all our service men and women! This is a day dedicated to thanking all those who risk or risked their lives to ensure our safety and freedom. All active and former military personnel will receive free admission.
Saturday, July 28
Help Saratoga Race Course support our athletes on Permanently Disabled Jockeys Foundation Awareness Day. Enjoy an autograph signing, dunk your favorite jockey and raise donations for a great cause!
Wednesday, August 1
Join Saratoga in thanking all our First Responders for the sacrifices they make to ensure our safety. Police Officers, Firefighters, EMTs and Paramedics will all receive free Grandstand Admission with proper ID.
Saturday, August 4
Loaded with five stakes races, Whitney Day is a must attend event. Don’t miss one of the biggest race days of the meet!
Wednesday, August 8
Celebrate Italian heritage at Saratoga! Sample Italian cuisine prepared by local Italian-Americans and enjoy traditional Italian entertainment.
Thursday, August 9
Celebrate women and their contributions to the Thoroughbred Industry while raising funds to support the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Wear pink and donate on-track!
Wednesday, August 15
Celebrate the Adirondacks! Check out local exhibits and entertainment. Local crafts and food items will be available for tasting and purchase.
Sunday, August 12 & Sunday, August 19
Relax and unwind at Saratoga with SaraYoga. Enjoy yoga at the Spa from 8-9am during morning workouts and then enjoy a lite brunch with complimentary mimosa or Bloody Mary. The August 12 event will take place next to the Paddock Tent and the August 19 event will take place next to the Top of the Stretch.
Cost is $40 per person or $70 for both sessions.
CALL 844-NYRA-TIX TO RESERVE
Friday, August 10 & Saturday, August 18
Enjoy the races while painting your own masterpiece from 2-4pm in one of our most exclusive spaces, the Whitney Suite!
Tickets are $75 per session or $140 for both sessions.
CALL 844-NYRA-TIX TO RESERVE
Sunday, August 19
Enjoy horse racing and acoustic music in the Luxury Suites! “Suite Hop” from suite to suite from 1:30-5pm to sample different breakfast and lunch dishes accompanied by 3 free alcoholic beverages followed by a cash bar.
Cost is $75 in advance or $85 day of.
CALL 844-NYRA-TIX TO RESERVE
Wednesday, August 22
Everyone is Irish today! Saratoga celebrates Irish heritage with traditional Irish dancing, food and music.
Saturday, August 25
Don’t miss the 149th running of the Travers and 6 other stakes races. Arrive early to secure your spot at a picnic table or buy your reserved seat today.
Wednesday, August 29
Wear your colors and show your school spirit. Prove to the rest of Saratoga why your college or university is the best in the country!
Friday, August 31 - Sunday, September 2
Experience the excitement of summer at Saratoga Race Course! Five lucky winners and a guest will receive a VIP trip to historic Saratoga Race Course in beautiful Saratoga Springs, NY. Enjoy an afternoon at one of the world’s top sporting venues before taking in an evening in downtown Saratoga Springs - home to one of America’s Best Main Streets.
The VIP prize package includes:
CHECK BACK SOON TO ENTER TO WIN
Monday, September 3
Forty days of racing comes to a close with 2 graded stakes races. Help us say goodbye to The Spa and reminisce about another great summer!
