News & Notes: July 4 Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course

Stake Races

*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.

FRIDAY, JULY 4

Manila: 3YO, 1 Mile – Turf, Purse $200,000

Schuylerville: F2YO, 6 Furlongs – Dirt, Purse $150,000
Belmont Derby Invitational: 3YO, 1 1/8 – (Turf),
Purse $750,000
Suburban pres. by Subourbon: 4&UP, 1 1/4 – Dirt, Purse $400,000
Harvey Pack: 3&UP, 5 1/2 (Turf), $150,000

Saturday, July 5

Sanford: 2YO, 6 Furlongs – Dirt, Purse $175,000

Belmont Oaks Invitational: F3YO, 1 1/8 (Turf),
Purse $500,000

Kelso: 4&UP, 1 Mile (Turf), Purse $175,000

Friday, July 4:

Admission gates open at 11 a.m. with the 11-race program getting underway at 1:10 p.m.

Sunglasses Giveaway

The first 15,000 fans through the gates will receive a complimentary pair of red Saratoga-branded sunglasses, featuring a mirror shield and the Saratoga Race Course logo.

free admission for first responders, veterans & military members:

All first responders, active military and veterans will receive free admission with valid ID.

Carnival Games:

Fans can enjoy horse-themed carnival games with prizes all day long, located just outside of the Taste NY Pavillion. 

Saratoga Springs Fireworks:

Following the conclusion of racing, fans can head downtown for Saratoga’s All-American Celebration, culminating with a spectacular fireworks display from atop the Saratoga Springs City Center Parking Garage at 9 p.m.

Saturday, July 5:

Admission gates open at 11 a.m. with the 12-race
program getting underway at 12:35 p.m.

Red, White and Blue Photo Magnets:

Fans can enjoy complimentary, patriotic-themed photo magnets at the Jockey Silks Porch from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.  

Yankee Doodle Band:

Rensselaer’s Yankee Doodle Band will perform trackside during the afternoon. Founded in 1927 by American Legion Post 471 in Rensselaer, the Yankee Doodle Band began as a senior drum and bugle corps. Over the decades, the Band earned recognition at national American Legion events, parades, and patriotic ceremonies, including New York Gov. Nelson Rockefeller’s inauguration and events at the Empire State Plaza.

Horseback Rides:

Complimentary horseback rides will be available in the backyard for children from noon to 4 p.m., courtesy of Adirondack Dreamcatcher Farm, located in nearby Corinth.