News & Notes: Week 3 Events at Saratoga Race Course

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the lineup of attractions, entertainment, and events for the 2025 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course.

Highlighted by the 156th edition of the Grade I, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers on Saturday, August 23, and the Grade I, $1 million Whitney on Saturday, August 2, the 40-day summer meet will open on Thursday, July 10 and run through Monday, September 1.

Following the four-day opening week, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day.

First post will be 1:10 p.m. every day except Saturdays, when first post will be 12:35 p.m. The only exceptions are Whitney Day featuring a 12:05 p.m. first post and DraftKings Travers Day with first post at 11:40 a.m. Post times for Labor Day weekend will be announced at a later date.

Admission gates will open for live racing at 11 a.m. for all but Whitney Day, when gates will open at 10 a.m. and DraftKings Travers Day, when gates will open at 9 a.m.

Saratoga Blanket giveaway (presented by Rivers Casino):

Friday, July 25

Fans can get a head start on their summer weekend with a Saratoga blanket perfect for a picnic at the track. Presented by Rivers Casino, the red 50”x60” polar fleece blanket displays a one-sided print with the Saratoga emblem. Available free with paid admission, while supplies last.

Kids Day:

Sunday, July 27

Fans can get a head start on their summer weekend with a Saratoga blanket perfect for a picnic at the track. Presented by Rivers Casino, the red 50”x60” polar fleece blanket displays a one-sided print with the Saratoga emblem. Available free with paid admission, while supplies last.

Stake Races

*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.

FRIDAY, JULY 25

Amsterdam (G2) pres. by Albany Med Health System: 3YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs-
Dirt, Purse $200,000

Saturday, July 26

Lake George (G3) pres. by Surfside: F3YO, 1 1/16 – Turf, Purse $175,000

Jim Dandy (G2) pres. by Mohegan Sun: 3YO,  1 1/8 – Dirt, Purse $500,000

Sunday, July 27

Glens Falls (G2): F&M 3&UP, 1 1/2 – Turf, Purse $250,000

Wednesday, July 30

Johnstone (NYB): F&M 3&UP, 7 Furlongs- Dirt, Purse $150,000

Thursday, July 31

John Morrissey (NYB): 3&UP, 7 Furlongs – Dirt, Purse $150,000