Friday, August 31
Lucky Coin
The day’s feature race is the $100,000 Lucky Coin for 4-year-olds and up on the turf.
Saratoga Premium Giveaway Sale
A selection of premium Saratoga giveaways from earlier this summer and from prior years will be available for purchase. The premium giveaway sale will get underway when gates open at 11 a.m. adjacent to the Clubhouse/Grandstand exchange. Previous giveaways from the 2018 season will be available for $5 per item. Giveaways from 2017 and earlier will be available for $2. All giveaway items are based on availability, while supplies last.
BBQ-Style Package
The event, hosted Friday at the luxury suites and in the At the Rail Pavilion for the remainder of the weekend, is $45 for adults and $35 for kids 12 and under. Reservations can be made by calling the NYRA Box Office at 1-844-NYRA-TIX.
Taste NY: Craft Beer
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.
The Last Race Showcase at The Stretch
NYRA invites fans to experience The Stretch for free from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. The Stretch is Saratoga’s exclusive new hospitality area located in the Grandstand. There will be food and drink specials and live DJ entertainment. Enjoy the new amenities at The Stretch, including a private bar, concessions, hi-def video screens and televisions, and dramatic views.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host Saratoga WarHorse, a non-profit organization that helps change the lives of veterans by creating an interactive experience with retired thoroughbreds.
Saturday, September 1
Woodward Day
The Spa will celebrate the final Saturday of the 2018 meet with four graded stakes. The Grade 1, $750,000 Woodward for 3-year-olds and up and Grade 1, $350,000 Spinaway for 2-year-old fillies will be accompanied by the Grade 3, $300,000 Saranac for 3-year-olds on turf and the Grade 3, $250,000 Glens Falls for fillies and mares on the turf.
NYRA Bets Seminar
Join Pete Fornatale at the NYRA Bets Simulcast Center for a handicapping seminar to discuss their picks for the day. Find them on the second floor of the grandstand near The Stretch. The seminar begins at 11 a.m.
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.
Woodford Reserve 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.
Ketel One Saturdays at The Post
Fans are invited to sample the new Ketel One Botanicals from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Guests at The Stretch will enjoy Ketel One Botanicals samples from 2 to 4 p.m.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host Saratoga VFW Post 420, which is dedicated to aiding and supporting local veterans in need.
Sunday, September 2
Post Time: 12:30 p.m.
Prioress
Sunday will feature a special first post time of 12:30 p.m. The day’s feature race is the Grade 2, $250,000 Prioress for 3-year-old fillies.
Saratoga Windbreaker Giveaway
The final premium giveaway of the 2018 season: The packable red and black windbreaker, featuring the Saratoga logo, is free with paid admission while supplies last. Season pass and season ticket plan holders are guaranteed to receive each premium Saratoga giveaway item if they are present at Saratoga Race Course on the day of the giveaway; enter through the designated season ticket holder lines; and redeem the giveaway by no later than 3 p.m. Redemptions will begin at 10:30 a.m.
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.
Taste NY: Food and Artisans
Each Sunday 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.
Community Outreach Booth
The Community Outreach Booth will host Hope Soars, a non-profit organization which provides education, programs and support to improve the quality of life for Parkinson’s patients, as well as their caregivers and family.
Monday, September 3
Labor Day Post Time: 12:30 p.m.
Closing Day of the Season
The Hopeful
The traditional final feature, the 114th running of the Grade 1, $350,000 Hopeful for 2-year-olds, will afford fans a preview of potential standouts in next year’s Triple Crown series. The Spa will also feature the running of the Grade 2, $250,000 Bernard Baruch Handicap for 3-year-olds and up on the turf.
Triple Crown Trophy Photo Opportunity
NYRA invites fans to take their photo with the Triple Crown trophy at the Community Outreach Booth from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. with a suggested $10 donation to benefit the U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots campaign. All donations support the collection and purchase of new toys as gifts for families in need during the holiday season.
Berkshire Bank and Hannaford Supermarkets Backpack Giveaway
The first 500 kids, ages 12 and under, to visit the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion will receive a free drawstring bag filled with school supplies, courtesy of Berkshire Bank and Hannaford Supermarkets. One drawstring bag per child.
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. All kid-friendly activities, including the opportunity to pet a retired thoroughbred, are free of charge.
