There are no shortage of special events throughout the Saratoga meet! A selection, in alphabetical order, is included below. Keep an eye on NYTB social media platforms (Facebook[1], Instagram[2], Twitter[3]) for changes, additions, and more. A press release including a more extensive list of NYRA’s events can be found here[4].
Belmont Child Care Association Racing for the Children
BCCA’s popular annual fundraiser and auction is on tap for Thursday, August 24. Further information and tickets will be available here[5].
Breakfast & Breeding Farm Tours
Hosted in conjunction with NYRA, Breakfast & Breeding Farm Tours are offered Wednesdays through Fridays throughout the meet. Fans can enjoy breakfast on-track before visiting Song Hill Thoroughbreds on Wednesdays and Old Tavern Farm on Thursdays and Fridays. Details are available here[6]; tickets are available here[7].
Fasig-Tipton Yearling Sales
The Saratoga Sale occurs August 7-8. The New York-Bred Preferred Sale takes place on August 13-14. Catalogues will be made available shortly.
Lustgarten Foundation Day
NYRA honors the late trainer Dominic Galluscio by fundraising for the Lustgarten Foundation, fighting pancreatic cancer, in his honor. A bevy of trainers will be available for an autograph session on August 19.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The NMRHOF hosts a number of events throughout the meet. Chief among them are the Racing Partnership and Syndicate Night on Tuesday, August 1, connecting interested parties with the world of owning racehorses. The annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for that Friday, August 4. Their full calendar of events and more details can be found here[8].
New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
NYRA, NYTHA, and NYTB join forces to host the third annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on Thursday, August 17. OTTBs and the people and organizations that care for them will be in the spotlight throughout the day. Full details will be available soon.
New York Thoroughbred Breeders Special Events
NYTB is hosting the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Saturday Morning Social series on July 15. Admission will be free from 9-11 with NYTB on-hand to answer questions, promote the program, and more. Details are available here[9].
Join NYTB on Friday, August 11, to enjoy a day at the races in the 1863 Club. The card includes a pair of stakes races, the Evan Shipman and Union Avenue, both for New York-breds. Tickets are available here[10].
Get ready for the New York-bred sale with a cocktail party at Fasig-Tipton! Join us on Saturday, August 12, after the races to celebrate the program. Tickets are available here[10].
NYRA Giveaways
There are four giveaways scheduled throughout the meet, each on a Friday – July 21, August 11, August 18, and September 1. Full details, including images of the items, are here[11].
PDJF Day Across America
A jockey autograph session is among the activities planned for Saturday, July 29 to raise funds and awareness for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys’ Fund.
Race Track Chaplaincy of New York
One of the most popular events of the season, the annual basketball game, is scheduled for Thursday, August 3. Head to the Saratoga Rec Center (15 Vanderbilt Ave) for the 14th annual charity basketball game, as jockeys face off against a collection of horsemen. Full details are here[12].
Todd and Tracy Pletcher are the honorees at the annual brunch, which will be held on Wednesday, August 16, at Saratoga National. The event raises crucial funds for the organization. Tickets and details are available here[13].
Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Seminar
TOBA’s educational seminars are designed for both prospective and established owners and breeders, with a mission of providing knowledge and increasing success. This year’s seminar is scheduled for August 17 and 18. Details and registration are available here[14].
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