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NYRA Announces Summer Stakes Schedule

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association (NYRA) recently announced the stakes schedule for the 2026 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course, which will open July 3 and continue through Labor Day, Sept. 7.

A few highlights include:

• Leo O’Brien on July 5

• Diana on July 18

• American Oaks on July 25

• Jim Dandy on Aug. 1

• A.P. Smithwick Memorial on Aug. 5

• John Morrissey on Aug. 6

• Whitney on Aug. 8

• Christophe Clement Turf on Aug. 15

• Alabama on Aug. 22

• Travers on Aug. 29

• Jonathan Sheppard Memorial on Sept. 2

• Spinaway on Sept. 5

• Spendthrift Farm Hopeful on Sept. 6

The full schedule is available on NYRA’s website here: https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/racing/stakes-schedule/.