The Stretch

Enjoy the thrill and excitement of historic Saratoga Race Course at The Stretch, located in the Grandstand at the Top of The Stretch. The Stretch, the exclusive, private hospitality area features modern and upscale amenities not available anywhere else on track including;

• A brand-new bar featuring creative cocktails, beers and wines
• Full-service kitchen and concession area featuring fresh, locally-sourced items including gourmet burgers, flatbread pizzas, NY-style deli sandwiches, salads, our famous Saratoga Chips and much more
• Touchscreen tablets throughout for betting, ordering food and beverage and watching live TV
• Private restrooms and betting windows
• Food and beverage delivered to your seats
• Special events

All this, in a casual atmosphere with sweeping views of thoroughbreds rounding the final turn and entering the homestretch. 

Please note:

• Reserved seats for the 150th running of the Runhappy Travers on Saturday, August 24 are available exclusively through the purchase of either a weekly or season ticket plan.
• Reserved seats for Whitney Day, Saturday, August 3, will be available exclusively as part of either a weekend plan (August 2-4) or a weekly plan
• There is no outside food or beverage or coolers allowed in The Stretch with the exception of on-track vendors.

SEASON TICKETS  WEEKLY PLANS INDIVIDUAL TICKETS

• Week 1: July 11 – July 14 Opening Weekend, featuring the Diana / BUY NOW
• Week 2: July 17 – July 21 featuring the Coaching Club American Oaks / BUY NOW
• Week 3: July 24 – July 28 featuring the Jim Dandy / BUY NOW
• Week 4: July 31 – August 4 featuring the Whitney and Turf Triple / BUY NOW
• Week 5: August 7 – August 11 featuring the Fourstardave / BUY NOW
• Week 6: August 14 – August 18 featuring the Alabama / BUY NOW
• Week 7: August 21 – August 25 featuring the Runhappy Travers / BUY NOW
• Week 8: August 28 – September 2 featuring the Woodward / BUY NOW

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Select your Saratoga Stretch seating below for more information, or keep scrolling to view all Seating and Hospitality options. 

Whether hanging out with friends and co-workers or entertaining clients, The Stretch boxes are the perfect way to enjoy Saratoga! Featuring three different styles with seating ranging from 4-12 people in each, these seats are a must-have for the race meet. 

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Take advantage of a unique, elevated view of the track at one of our three dining tiers including; reserved bar seating, middle tier dining tables with seating for 6-8 people and a lower dining tier with half-moon tables with seating for 4 people. 

Season tickets on sale now. Call (844) NYRA-TIX to purchase. 

• Save 14% vs. the daily ticket price 
• Preferred parking for the full meet (One pass for every four dining seats or one pass for every two reserved bar seats) 

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Seats so close you can feel the earth shake as the horses come to the top of the stretch in these premium reserved seats! With spectacular views of track and great benefits including food and beverage delivery service to your seats, you won’t miss a moment of the great action in Saratoga this summer.

Season tickets on sale now.

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Please use this information to plan your day in Saratoga's newest area!

Operating Hours
Fans with tickets to The Stretch may enter the area from gates open to one hour after the last race.

Dress Code
Leave the jacket and tie at home! Keep it casual and bring your best casual style. You'll want everyone to know you're on your way to the newest hot spot at The Spa. Of course, shoes and shirts are required at all times.

Parking
If you received a parking pass with your season purchase, your spot is accessible through the Rec Hall Lot off Union Ave. Take Exit 14 on I-87 North and heading towards the track on Union Ave, go through the first light (Henning Rd) and proceed for another 1/4 mile. The Rec Hall parking entrance will be on your right-hand side. Once you've turned in, The Stretch parking signage will direct you to turn left and then left again to enter the designated area.

For all others, parking is located around the facility at various rates. Please refer to our general parking information.

Entry to Saratoga Race Course & The Stretch
Please refer to this map. Enter through Gate A/Box Office. Follow the pathway denoted by the red and white trelis. Take the staircase or elevator to the 2nd floor grandstand and follow signs for The Stretch in the grandstand at the Top of the Stretch.

Food & Beverage
Guests are reminded that, excluding track vendors, there is no outside food or beverage or coolers allowed in The Stretch.

This menu will be available daily at the concessions area and in your seats via mobile tablet ordering or through a food service attendant.

Private WiFi
Guests in The Stretch will have access to a free and private WiFi connection.