Friday, August 9
• TALE OF THE CAT
The day’s feature race is the $100,000 Tale of the Cat for 3-year-olds and up at six furlongs.
• SARATOGA CHALLENGE HANDICAPPING CONTEST, PRESENTED BY ENCORE BOSTON HARBOR
One of two live money challenges scheduled for the weekend, the Saratoga Challenge will award cash prizes, as well as an entry to the 2020 Belmont Stakes Challenge and three entries to the 2020 National Horseplayers Championship. The challenge will consist of wagering exclusively on Saratoga races through the following pools only: Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Quinella and Daily Double. Friday is a $1,000 minimum buy-in. The challenge can be played both in-person and online through NYRA Bets. For more information, visit NYRA.com/Challenge.
• TASTE NY: CRAFT BEER & CIDER
The Friday edition of the popular weekly tasting event will offer guests the opportunity to sample craft beers and ciders produced exclusively in New York State. Live music will accompany the tasting each Friday 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 10
• FOURSTARDAVE AND SARATOGA SPECIAL
The headlining Grade 1, $500,000 Fourstardave for 3-year-olds and up on the turf will be accompanied by the Grade 2, $200,000 Saratoga Special, presented by Miller Lite, for 2-year-olds. The Fourstardave will be broadcast live on NBCSN beginning at 5 p.m. Saratoga Live will air from 2:30 to 5 p.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. on FS2. The second half of the broadcast will feature the Grade 1, $500,000 Secretariat and the Grade 1, $1 million Arlington Million from Arlington Park.
• FOURSTARDAVE CHALLENGE HANDICAPPING CONTEST, PRESENTED BY ENCORE BOSTON HARBOR
The second of two live money challenges will award cash prizes, as well as an entry to the 2020 Belmont Stakes Challenge and five entries to the 2020 National Horseplayers Championship. The challenge will consist of wagering exclusively on Saratoga races through the following pools only: Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Quinella and Daily Double. Saturday is a $2,000 minimum buy-in. The challenge can be played both in-person and online through NYRA Bets. For more information, visit NYRA.com/Challenge.
• FASHION SATURDAYS
Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing, the event will feature women’s and men’s fashion apparel from local retailers, as well as 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 11
• GALWAY
The fifth week of racing at the Spa will conclude with the inaugural running of the $100,000 Galway for 3-year-old fillies on the turf.
• BUBBLES AND BRUNCH AT THE RAIL AT THE 1863 CLUB
Fans are invited to enjoy brunch, mimosas, Bloody Marys and live acoustic music while experiencing The Rail at the 1863 Club, the first-floor banquet space at the all-new 1863 Club. Tickets are $75 per person. Must be 21 years or older to consume alcoholic beverages. Reservations are available exclusively by calling the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX.
• BERKSHIRE BANK FAMILY SUNDAYS
The kid-oriented weekly event features 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 “Sci-Fi Day” featuring a vortex gravity inflatable, dream lab robot and virtual reality space pods, amongst other science-themed activities.
• 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 and the challenge ends after the final post.
Wednesday, August 14
• ADIRONDACKS DAY
Highlighting the majestic Adirondacks region, Adirondacks Day will take place all day at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavillion featuring activities, exhibits and entertainment which showcase the great attractions of the Adirondacks in upstate New York.
Thursday, August 15
• TASTE NY: WINE & SPIRITS
Come sample varietals of wine and spirits from the best of the best New York State wineries and distilleries. Enjoy live music while sipping on select spirits every Thursday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Five samples are just $5! Guests must be 21 years or older to participate.
• LOW ROLLER CHALLENGE
Every Thursday will include the Low Roller Challenge 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 and the challenge ends after the final post.
• Coming Up:
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 21
SARATOGA BEACH TOWEL GIVEAWAY
The season’s third premium giveaway - a Saratoga beach towel, presented by Upstate Ford Dealers - will kick off the countdown to the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers. The circular beach towel is a colorful rendering of a thoroughbred and jockey charging down the main track with the iconic Saratoga grandstand in the background.
NOTE: Dark Days are Monday and Tuesday
For more information about upcoming events visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.
