Friday, August 2
• TURF TRIPLE SERIES FEATURING THE TURF TIARA
The Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing will kick-off Whitney Weekend with a new addition to the summer racing calendar: The Turf Triple Series. The three-race series showcases the best 3-year-old turf runners in the country and offers $5.25 million in purse money. Friday will feature the middle jewel of the Turf Tiara - the inaugural $750,000 Saratoga Oaks Invitational, presented by Encore Boston Harbor. The day’s card will also include the Grade 2, $200,000 National Museum of Racing Hall of Fame and the $100,000 Alydar.
• HALL OF FAME INDUCTION
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will officially welcome its 2019 class of inductees during its annual induction ceremony at 10:30 a.m. The ceremony is open to the public and free to attend. This year’s inductees include Mrs. Marylou Whitney.
• TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER & CIDER
The Friday edition of the popular weekly tasting event offers guests the opportunity to sample craft beers and ciders produced exclusively in New York State. Live music will accompany from noon to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate.
Saturday, August 3
• MARYLOU WHITNEY DAY
The Spa will honor the legacy of owner, breeder and philanthropist Marylou Whitney in conjunction with the 92nd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Whitney. The afternoon will include a special video tribute to the “Queen of Saratoga.” Fans are encouraged to wear pink in celebration of Mrs. Whitney and her signature hue. The Marylou Whitney Day card will also feature the Grade 1, $500,000 Longines Test; the Grade 3, $200,000 Troy; the $100,000 Fasig-Tipton Lure; and the $100,000 Fasig-Tipton De La Rose. Gates open at 11 a.m. The Whitney will be run as the ninth race and will be broadcast live on NBCSN from 5 to 6 p.m.
• FASHION SATURDAYS
Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing, the weekly event will feature women’s and men’s fashion apparel from local retailers, as well as a selection of home décor and jewelry items. The event will be held each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion.
Sunday, August 4
• TURF TRIPLE SERIES FEATURING THE SARATOGA DERBY
The Turf Triple Series will continue with the Spa debut of the $1 million Saratoga Derby, the second leg of the Turf Trinity. The Saratoga Derby will be the centerpiece of a special one-hour Saratoga Live broadcast on FS1 beginning at 5 p.m. The day’s card will also feature the Grade 2, $200,000 Adirondack and Grade 3, $200,000 Fasig-Tipton Waya. The racing action will get underway on FS2 beginning at 3:30 p.m.
• JOCKEY LEGENDS DAY PRESENTED BY FASIG-TIPTON
Some of the greatest riders in the history of thoroughbred racing will gather at Saratoga Race Course for the sixth annual Jockey Legends Day. The day’s activities will include an autograph signing at the Jockey Silks Porch from noon to 1 p.m. featuring legendary jockeys Angel Cordero, Jr., Robbie Davis, Ramon Dominguez, David Erb, Earlie Fires, Sandy Hawley, Richard Migliore, Laffit Pincay, Jr., Nick Santagata, Jose Santos, Gary Stevens and Jorge Velasquez. Autographs will be available with a suggested donation to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund. Additionally, the jockeys will be honored with a special video tribute and ceremony in the winner’s circle following races four, five and six.
• BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS
The popular kid-oriented weekly event will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. The theme for this week’s event is “Sports Camp,” featuring Olympic-style games including jousting, basketball, soccer and relays.
• LOW ROLLER CHALLENGE
Every Sunday will include the Low Roller Challenge Handicapping Contest, which allows aspiring handicappers the opportunity to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registration begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstardave Sports Bar with early entrants receiving a special NYRA Bets promotional item.
Wednesday, August 7
• FIRST RESPONDERS DAY
Saratoga Race Course will honor police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics during First Responders Day. The Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion will feature interactive exhibits and activities throughout the day, in addition to fire engines and police cars on display. All first responders will receive free Grandstand admission with proper ID.
• SARATOGA BASEBALL CAP GIVEAWAY
Guests will take home the second giveaway of the 2019 meet: the Saratoga baseball cap, presented by Saratoga Casino Hotel. This season’s edition of the annual giveaway item features the Saratoga logo against the backdrop of a red, black and gray camouflage print.
Thursday, August 8
• FABULOUS FILLIES DAY
Saratoga Race Course will celebrate women and their contributions to the thoroughbred industry while raising funds to support The Breast Cancer Research Foundation on Fabulous Fillies Day. This year’s event will also feature some of the world’s best professional female athletes who will be participating in the Aurora Games. Saratoga will honor local breast cancer survivors in partnership with To Life!
NOTE: Dark Days are Monday and Tuesday
For more information about upcoming events visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.
