SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that the world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales will return to Saratoga Race Course this summer beginning Wednesday, August 10, with special appearances planned for several days through Sunday, Aug. 14.
The Clydesdales’ lineage dates back more than three centuries when the breed was first developed for farm work in the region of Clydesdale, Scotland. The horses were first introduced to the American public by Anheuser-Busch, the parent company of Budweiser, on April 7, 1933, to commemorate the repeal of Prohibition. Nearly 90 years later, the celebrity horses are staples of fairs, festivals and sporting events. Most notably, the Clydesdales have marched in two Presidential inauguration parades.
The summer meet at Saratoga Race Course will open on Thursday, July 14, and continue through Monday, Sept. 5. Following the four-day opening weekend, racing will be conducted five days a week, Wednesdays through Sundays, apart from the final week, when the meet will conclude on Labor Day.
For more information about Saratoga Race Course visit NYRA.com/Saratoga.