SARATOGA SPRINGS — Saratoga Race Course gates open at 11 a.m. each day, including weekends, with the exception of Runhappy Travers Day, Saturday, August 27. Racing will not be held Mondays and Tuesdays, Admission can be purchased at all track entrances on live racing days, as well as on Ticketmaster.com.
Week 3 Stake Races
Tune-in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other guests.
Friday, July 29
Curlin (R): 3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $135,000
Saturday, July 30
GI Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap:
3&UP, 6 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $350,000
GII Jim Dandy: 3YO, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $600,000
Sunday, July 31
GII Amsterdam: 3YO, 6 1/2 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $200,000
GII Bowling Green: 4&UP, 1 3/8 - Turf, Purse $250,000
Wednesday, August 3
Shine Again (R):
F&M 4&UP, 7 Furlongs - Dirt, Purse $135,000
Thursday, August 4
Alydar (R): 4&UP, 1 1/8 - Dirt, Purse $135,000
*Mondays and Tuesdays = Dark Days. No racing.
Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage
Fans will enjoy free live music performances each afternoon of the season from popular local and regional bands at the Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage. This year’s summer music stage is sponsored by Purdy’s Discount Wine & Liquor in Saratoga Springs.
Friday, July 29: Dealt The Blues
Saturday, July 30: ILL Funk
Sunday, July 31: The Twangbusters
Wednesday, August 3: Johnny Kribs Band
Thursday, August 4: The Lustre Kings
Taste NY Pavilion
Every Thursday - Sunday
New York-made food and adult beverages will be available for sample and purchase exclusively at the Taste NY Pavilion throughout the season. Race fans can visit the Taste NY Pavilion, located inside Gate A at the Top of the Stretch, to enjoy New York craft beer, cider, wine and spirits.
Premium Giveaway
Friday, July 29
The first giveaway of the season: a Saratoga-branded picnic blanket. Presented by Saratoga Casino Hotel, the black and red plaid patterned blanket is 52” x 47” when unrolled and folds up for easy storage while traveling to and from the track.
Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund Awareness Day
Saturday, July 30
Joining other racetracks across the country, Saratoga Race Course will host autograph signings and photo opportunities at the Jockey Silks Porch as part of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF) Day Across America. Suggested donations will benefit the PDJF.
Berkshire Bank Family Sundays
Every Sunday
Berkshire Bank Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions and educational activities each Sunday inside the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, located near Gate A at the Top of the Stretch.
Stars at the Spa Series Presents Teresa Giudice
Sunday, July 31
Fans will have the chance to meet The Real Housewives of New Jersey star Teresa Giudice at Saratoga Race Course. Choose between a ticketed meet-and-greet for up to 50 guests in the brand-new Paddock Suite, or a ticketed meet-and-greet at the Jockey Silks Porch that includes a photo opportunity and signed headshot. Tickets must be reserved in advance at NYRA.com.
