Friday, July 27
The Curlin
The $100,000 stakes for 3-year-olds going nine furlongs is a potential prep for the Travers.
Taste NY: Craft Beer
This weekly event offers guests a selection of New York craft beers available for sampling in partnership with the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets. Fans will be able to sample five craft beers for $5 at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from noon to 5 p.m.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host North Country Wild Care, a non-profit organization that supports wildlife rehabilitators in Schenectady, Warren, Washington, Saratoga, Albany, Rensselaer, Montgomery, Fulton and Essex Counties.
Woodford Reserve Bourbon Fridays at The Post
Guests will be invited to sample bourbon cocktails starting at 6 p.m. and stay on-track after the day’s final race to enjoy DJ set and dancing plus trivia to win special prizes from Woodford Reserve at The Post Bar.
Saturday, July 28
A Travers Day Preview
A quartet of graded stakes headlines one of the most highly anticipated Saturdays on the Saratoga calendar. The traditional local prep for the Travers, the Grade 2, $600,000 Jim Dandy, will be joined by the Grade 1, $350,000 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap, the Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green, and the Grade 3, $200,000 Amsterdam.
NYRA Bets Seminar
Join handicappers Travis Stone and Marshall Gramm and bloodstock agent Liz Crow for a special seminar at the NYRA Bets Simulcast Center, located on the second floor of the Grandstand near The Stretch. The seminar begins at 11 a.m.
Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund Awareness Day
Saratoga Race Course will unite with racetracks across the country as part of the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund (PDJF) Day Across America. Riders from the Saratoga jockey colony will sign autographs on the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. with a suggested donation to PDJF. Fans will also have the opportunity to play arcade games against the jockeys from 1 to 3 p.m. to benefit PDJF.
Fashion Saturdays
Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbred racing, Fashion Saturdays will feature women’s and men’s apparel and accessories from local retailers, as well as a selection of home décor, spa care and jewelry items at the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fashion Saturdays is sponsored by: Bumble B Boutique, Caroline and Main, Complexions Day Spa, EMBRACE THE RACE®, Lifestyles, Miss Scarlett Boutique, The National and TOGA Heritage.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host PDJF in honor of the day-long celebration at Saratoga Race Course. PDJF is a public charity which provides financial assistance to former jockeys who have suffered catastrophic on-track injuries.
Woodford Reserve and Jeff Brisbin at the Jim Dandy Bar
Guests are invited to the Jim Dandy Bar to sample Woodford Reserve Saratoga Personal Selection, crafted exclusively for racing fans at the Spa, from 2 to 4 p.m. Guitarist Jeff Brisbin will play acoustic favorites from noon to 4 p.m.
Ketel One Saturdays at The Post
The fun will continue each Saturday of the season with the Ketel One Saturdays at The Post. Fans are invited to sample the new Ketel One Botanicals from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. and enjoy music from a live DJ and dancing under the stars following the day’s final race.
Sunday, July 29
Shuvee Handicap
Stakes action continues on Sunday with the Grade 3, $200,000 Shuvee for fillies and mares.
Taste NY: Food and Artisans
Each Sunday of the season will welcome guests to a lively on-track market of numerous food and artisan vendors featuring products made exclusively in New York State. The market will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Participating vendors include: George’s Market and Nursery; IM2 Handmade Items; Liberty Ridge Farm; Michelle Lombard Glass Designs; Miss Scarlett Boutique; Nothing Bundt Cakes; and RAD Soap Co.
Low Roller Challenge
Sunday 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.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host the Jewish War Veterans Post 36, which is located in Saratoga Springs and committed to preserving the Jewish American military legacy, protecting veterans’ rights, and promoting community.
Monday, July 30
Coronation Cup
The day’s feature is the $100,000 Coronation Cup for 3-year-old fillies.
Berkshire Bank Family Mondays
Monday will be highlighted by Berkshire Bank Family Mondays from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Free Jockey Autograph Books are available for children while supplies last. All kid-friendly games and activities, including the opportunity to pet a retired thoroughbred, are free of charge, with the exception of one designated activity which carries a suggested donation to benefit a local school or PTA. This week’s beneficiary is Brown School in Schenectady. Berkshire Bank Family Mondays takes place just across from the Berkshire Bank Family Zone, an interactive play area featuring games, attractions, an Adirondack-style chair and Berkshire Bank charging station. The Berkshire Bank Family Zone is open daily.
Low Roller Challenge
Monday will include the continuation of 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.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host the Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region, a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the health, development and well-being of children and their families. The cornerstone of their charity is the Ronald McDonald House, which provides a home away from home, free of charge, for families with children who are terminally ill or facing life-threatening challenges.
Tuesday, July 31
DARK DAY, NO RACES.
Wednesday, August 1
Shine Again
This day’s feature is the $100,000 for three and up fillies and mares.
First Responders Appreciation Day Presented by Brookview Village
Wednesday, August 1 Saratoga Race Course will honor police officers, firefighters, EMTs and paramedics during First Responders Appreciation Day. The Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion will feature exhibits and activities throughout the day, including free youth bicycle helmets and fittings, while supplies last. All first responders will receive free Grandstand admission with proper ID.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host Gallop NYC, which offers therapeutic horsemanship programs to children and adults with disabilities and special needs.
Thursday, August 2
Birdstone
This day’s feature is the $100,000 Birdstone for horses three and up.
Aperol Thursdays at the Post:
Each Thursday, guests will have the opportunity to sample Aperol Spritz cocktails at The Post Bar from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Fans are also invited to stay on-track after racing to enjoy music from a live DJ and dancing under the stars.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host Yaddo Garden, which is free and open to the public year-round, from dawn to dusk, with the exception of Travers Day during the racing season.
