News & Notes: Week 8 Events at Saratoga Race Course
Week 8 Stake Races
*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.
Saratoga Live presents daily coverage of the summer meet at Saratoga Race Course on FOX Sports. For the complete Saratoga Live broadcast schedule, and additional programming information, visit NYRA.com/SaratogaLive.
Friday, August 30
GIII Saranac:
F&M 4&UP, 1 1/16 – Turf, Purse $500,000
Saturday, August 31
GII Flower Bowl (BC):
F&M 3&UP, 1 3/8 – Turf, Purse $500,000
GIII Prioress: F3YO, 6 Furlongs – Dirt,
Purse $200,000
G1 Spinaway (BC): F2YO, 7 Furlongs – Dirt, Purse $300,000
Sunday, September 1
Bernard Baruch Handicap: 4&UP, 1 1/16 – Turf, Purse $150,000
GI Jockey Club Gold Cup (BC):
3&UP, 1 1/4 – Dirt, Purse $1,000,000
monday, september 2
Harvey Pack: 4&UP, 5 1/2 Furlongs – Turf,
Purse $300,000
GI Hopeful: 2YO, 7 Furlongs – Dirt, Purse $300,000
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. This year’s summer music stage is presented by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.
Friday, August 30: Joe Adee & The Lug Nuts
Saturday, August 31: The Bluz House Rockers
Sunday, September 1: IMI
Monday, September 2: Drank the Gold
Fan Appreciation Week
Wednesday, August 28 – Monday, September 2
Saratoga will be saying “Thank you, fans!” with special offers on tickets, food and beverage, and hospitality during the final week of the season.
premium giveaway
Sunday, September 1
Labor Day weekend ushers in the season’s final premium giveaway: a Saratoga windbreaker. This black jacket features a white Saratoga logo embroidered on the upper left side and a white NYRA Bets logo on the right wrist. The jacket will be available in two adult sizes: medium and extra-large.
Taste NY Pavilion
Every Thursday through Sunday
New York-made food and adult beverages are available to sample and purchase exclusively at the Taste NY Pavilion throughout the season! Fans can visit the Taste NY Pavilion, located near Gate A in the backyard, to enjoy New York craft beer, cider, wine and spirits products, among other homegrown food & beverages.
Breakfast & Breeding Farm Tours
Wednesday through Sunday
Expanded for its third year, NYRA is continuing the Saratoga Breakfast and Breeding Farm Tour program! Tours this year will be offered Wednesday through Saturday (plus select Sundays) throughout the meet. Wednesday tours will travel to Song Hill Thoroughbreds; Thursday & Friday groups will tour Old Tavern Farm; and Saturday & Sunday tours will visit Sugar Plum Farm.