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The exciting, 70-minute high-energy performance headlined by Zendaya featured a full band, five dancers and three back-up singers against the backdrop of the track. Admission to both the concert and the event were free.
NYRA Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Rodnell Workman was joined by Saratoga Springs philanthropist and well-known public figure Marylou Whitney to greet the crowd before the concert, which was the first to be held at the historic racing venue in recent memory.
“I am delighted that we were able to showcase our facility to thousands of people who might otherwise have never experienced Saratoga Race Course,” said Workman. “The atmosphere was electric and Zendaya was fabulous. The day really got the 150th anniversary season off to a flying start.”
The milestone free concert at open house was headlined by top performing artist Zendaya, star of the hit series Shake It Up! on the Disney Channel. Zendaya’s performance comes fresh off her run as the break-out star and runner-up on this past season’s tremendously popular dance competition reality show Dancing with the Stars on ABC.
Her debut album is slated for release this fall on Hollywood Records and she is touring select cities throughout the summer season.
Open House also included several exhibition races on the main track in the tradition of the Newman E. Wait, Jr. trials. Additionally, the backyard played host to a variety of activities, including pony rides, inflatables, face painting, caricatures and mini golf, among other games.
This year’s event also continued the longstanding tradition of supporting local community and non-profit organizations through nominal fees for various games and activities and the sale of discounted food and beverages.
