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NYRA Announces Saratoga Purse Increases

Written by Saratoga TODAY on . Posted in Sports.

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association (NYRA) recently announced purse increases to overnight races at Saratoga Race Course, where purse levels will be raised by nearly 14 percent blended across all categories during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival and throughout the 2026 summer meet.

NYRA has increased purses for open maiden special weights by a full 15 percent, from $100,000 to $115,000. In addition, first-level allowance events will be offered for $120,000 and second-level allowance races will be offered for $125,000. NYRA will also increase purses for the maiden allowance auction category to $90,000, a 12.5 percent increase. 

The first 2026 Saratoga condition book will be released in June.

For additional information on overnight purse increases, visit www.nyra.com/saratoga/horsemen/.

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