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, Instagram, Twitter/X) for changes, additions, and more. A press release including a more extensive list of NYRA’s events can be found here.
Belmont Child Care Association Racing for the Children
BCCA’s popular annual fundraiser and auction is on tap for Thursday, August 22. Further information and tickets will be available here.
Breakfast & Breeding Farm Tours
Hosted in conjunction with NYRA, Breakfast & Breeding Farm Tours are offered on most racing days throughout the meet. Fans can enjoy breakfast on-track before visiting Song Hill Thoroughbreds on Wednesdays and Thursdays, Old Tavern Farm on Fridays, and Sugar Plum Farm on most Saturdays and select Sundays. Details are available here; tickets are available here.
Fasig-Tipton Yearling Sales
The Saratoga Sale occurs August 5-6. The New York-Bred Preferred Sale takes place on August 11-23. Catalogues will be available here.
Horse Racing Women’s Summit
HRWS comes to Saratoga for a jam-packed July 23 filled with networking, speakers, and events. Tina Bond, Jane McMahon, and Kim Weir are among the speakers and Lisa Lazarus and Donna Barton Brothers will host the keynote discussion. Details and tickets are here.
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 17.
National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame
The NMRHOF hosts a number of events throughout the meet. NYTB and NYTHA are co-hosting a Saturday Morning Social on July 20. The annual Hall of Fame induction ceremony is scheduled for that Friday, August 2. The Racing Partnership and Syndicate event, connecting interested parties with the world of owning racehorses, is on Saturday, August 10. Their full calendar of events and more details can be found here.
New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day
NYRA, NYTHA, and NYTB join forces to host the third annual New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on Thursday, August 15. OTTBs and the people and organizations that care for them will be in the spotlight throughout the day. Full details are available here.
New York Thoroughbred Breeders Special Events
NYTB is co-hosting the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame’s Saturday Morning Social series on July 20. Admission will be free from 9am-12pm with NYTB on-hand to answer questions, promote the program, and more. Details are available here.
Join NYTB on Thursday, August 8, at Rood and Riddle for a BBQ to kick off the NY-bred Preferred Yearling Sale! Breeders, consignor, bloodstock agents, and friends are welcome to join us from 6-9:30pm at 63 Henning Rd for handcrafted BBQ, an open bar, and live music from The Wallies cover band. Admission is free with registration – here.
Celebrate the program and spend time together on-track at Paddock Suite on Thursday, August 22! Enjoy a day at the races and a VIP experience. Tickets are available here.
In addition, NYTB will be on-site at the races every Friday at a booth near the paddock entrance. Details are here.
NYRA Giveaways
There are four giveaways scheduled throughout the meet – July 19, August 2, August 16, and September 1. Full details, including images of the items, are here.
PDJF Day Across America
A jockey autograph session is among the activities planned for Saturday, July 27 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 1. Head to the Saratoga Rec Center (15 Vanderbilt Ave) for the 15th annual charity basketball game, as jockeys face off against a collection of horsemen. Full details are here.
Len Green is the honoree at the annual brunch, which will be held on Wednesday, August 14, at Saratoga National. The event raises crucial funds for the organization. Tickets and details are available here.
ReRun’s Casino Night at Sugar Plum Farm
“Boots & Bling” from 7pm – 11pm on July 13 at Sugar Plum Farm will feature entertainment, food, drinks, casino games, and more. The beneficiary is the ReRun Thoroughbred Adoption Program, a Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance accredited organization which is the largest of its kind in the area. Details and tickets are here.
