Oklahoma Training Track Opening April 19; Public Access Expanded

SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Oklahoma Training Track at the Saratoga Race Course will open for the 2025 season on Saturday, April 19, the New York Racing Association (NYRA) announced on Tuesday.

This year, NYRA said it will be expanding public access to the training track. Beginning April 19, and continuing up until the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, the Whitney Viewing Stand will be open to the public Wednesday through Sunday, from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. In previous years, the training track and viewing stand were only accessible to the public on weekends prior to the start of the summer meet. 

NYRA will provide updated operating hours for the Whitney Viewing Stand during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival prior to the start of the festival on June 4. After the festival, beginning June 9 and continuing through Labor Day, the viewing stand will be open to the public daily from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. 

Pedestrians may access the Oklahoma Training Track by entering the property via Gate 21 off East Avenue. Vehicles are not permitted on the property at this time.