News & Notes: Week 3 Events at Saratoga Race Course
week three stake races
*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.
Friday, JulY 26
GII Amsterdam: 3YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs – Dirt, Purse $200,000
Saturday, JulY 27
GI Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap:
3&UP, 6 Furlongs – Dirt, Purse $350,000
GII Jim Dandy presented by Mohegan Sun:
3YO, 1 1/8 – Dirt, Purse $500,000
Sunday, JulY 28
GII Bowling Green: 4&UP, 1 3/8 – Turf, Purse $250,000
Wednesday, july 31
De La Rose (R): F&M 4&UP, 1 Mile – Turf, Purse $135,000
Thursday, August 1
GII Glens Falls: F&M 4&UP, 1 1/2 – Turf, Purse $250,000
purdy’s summer
concert stage
The Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage will host live musical performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands.
Friday, July 26: The Dylan Perrillo Band
Saturday, July 27: The Dylan Perrillo Band
Sunday, July 28: The Switch
Wednesday, July 31: Hot Club of Saratoga
Thursday, August 1: The Lustre Kings
TASTE NY PAVILION:
Every Thursday-Sunday
beginning July 11
New York-made food and beverages will be available for sample and purchase at the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, where fans can enjoy New York craft beers, wines, spirits, cheese and chocolate (must be 21 and over to sample and purchase alcoholic beverages). Featured products hail from Montauk to the Finger Lakes and the Hudson Valley to the Adirondacks as a showcase of the state’s robust food and beverage industry.
SARATOGA BREAKFAST AND BREEDING FARM TOUR:
Every Wednesday-Saturday and select Sundays, beginning July 12
The popular Saratoga Breakfast and Breeding Farm tours, which were first introduced in 2022, will be expanded this summer to meet growing demand. The program will be offered Wednesday through Saturday (excludes July 13, Aug. 24), plus select Sundays, beginning Friday, July 12 through Saturday, August 31. This yearwill feature newcomer Sugar Plum Farm to supplement incumbents Song Hill Thoroughbreds and Old Tavern Farm.
Fans will enjoy a buffet breakfast during morning training at Saratoga Race Course before boarding a CDTA trolley to that day’s breeding farm before returning to the Spa for the afternoon’s races.
Tickets must be reserved in advance at NYRA.com. Each tour accommodates up to 52 guests. Admission to Saratoga Race Course is included in the package.
BERKSHIRE BANK HORSE SENSEEvery Friday-Sunday
beginning July 12Fans of all ages can pet a retired thoroughbred every Friday through Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Berkshire Bank Horse Sense. The educational exhibit also includes fun facts about the life and career of a thoroughbred. The family-friendly attraction is located inside Gate A and is presented by Berkshire Bank.
SUNDAY BRUNCH AT THE RAIL OF THE 1863 CLUBEvery Sunday beginning July 14Fans are invited to enjoy a brunch buffet while experiencing The Rail at the 1863 Club, the first-floor banquet space at the 1863 Club. Tickets start at $105 and include admission, a table seat for the day, brunch buffet, soft drinks, Post Parade program book, tax and gratuity. Reservations are available by calling the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX or online at Ticketmaster.com
HANDICAPPING SEMINAR AND MEET-AND-GREETEvery Sunday beginning July 14Enjoy your Sunday at the races in the Paddock Suite, learning betting strategies and tips from expert handicappers. Tickets start at $75 and include admission, Post Parade program book and a table seat for the day within the climate-controlled, shared suite overlooking the historic saddling area. Fans will also be treated to a meet-and-greet with Saratoga Race Course’s track announcer Frank Mirahmadi. Tickets can be purchased online through Fevo.FAMILY SUNDAYS AT THE FAMILY FUN ZONE
Every Sunday beginning July 14Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday inside the Family Zone, located near Gate A at the Top of the Stretch. Each week will feature a different theme, including Beach Day, Christmas in July, Day at the Zoo, Summer Olympics, Carnival, the Wild, Wild West and NYRA mascot Gallop’s Birthday on August 18.
PDJF Day
Saturday, July 27Joining other racetracks across the country, Saratoga will host autograph signings and photo opportunities with many of racing’s elite jockeys at the Jockey Silks Porch from 11:30am-12:30pm as part of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Day Across America.
breakfast at saratoga driven by cdta
all race days (excluding travers and labor day)
Racing fans are invited to continue a summer tradition during Breakfast at Saratoga driven by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA). Breakfast at Saratoga welcomes guests to enjoy a morning buffet on The Clubhouse Porch at Saratoga Race Course while the thoroughbreds train on the main track.
Breakfast is held every live racing day from 7:00 to 9:30am, excluding Travers Day and Labor Day.
Backstretch tour
all race days
On this exclusive golf-cart tour, your group of 5 guests will step behind the scenes of Saratoga Race Course. In the stabling area you’ll see our talented equine athletes and their teams of trainers, riders, and grooms going about their daily routines. Our knowledgeable guides will tell you all you need to know about the inner workings of America’s greatest thoroughbred racing.
Community Outreach Booth
As part of NYRA’s season-long commitment to spreading awareness of local non-profits, NYRA will again host one organization each day in the Community Outreach Booth, located adjacent to the Jockey Silks Room, inside Gate B.
paddock tour
all race days
Embark on a journey to Saratoga Race Course’s exclusive Paddock. This intimate experience offers a rare glimpse into the inner workings for thoroughbred horse racing. Witness the excitement as our equine athletes are saddled and prepared by their trainers before they hit the track. Led by knowledgeable guides, you’ll learn about the art of horse racing, the intricacies of horse care, and the pre-race rituals that set the stage for the thrilling competition ahead.