Saratoga Racecourse July 10 – 12

Friday, July 10

Admission and Post Time:

Admission gates open at 11 a.m. with first post at 1:10 p.m.

Victory Ride:

Friday’s card is highlighted by the Grade 3, $225,000 Victory Ride for sophomore fillies.

Spa FC Soccer Jersey Giveaway, presented by Rivers Casino:

In celebration of the summer’s global soccer festivities, fans can claim a lightweight SPA FC soccer jersey presented by Rivers Casino. The jersey is emblazoned with a custom “SPA FC” crest alongside the Saratoga Race Course logo and will be available in medium, large, and extra-large sizes. Free with paid admission, while supplies last.

FIFA World Cup 26™ Viewing Parties, presented by Michelob Ultra and Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service:

Michelob Ultra, the official beer sponsor of FIFA World Cup 26™, will host FIFA World Cup 26™ Viewing Parties in partnership with Saratoga Eagle Sales & Service on Friday and Saturday. Fans on-track will enjoy big-screen televisions in the Backyard Festival Tent and official giveaways from Michelob Ultra and other FIFA World Cup 26™ partners, while supplies last. Visit NYRA.com/soccer.

Community Outreach Booth:

Operation Adopt-A-Soldier provides support to American Soldiers stationed overseas through the generous assistance of volunteers from the Greater Capital Region.

 

Saturday, July 11

Admission Gates and Post Time:

Admission gates open at 11 a.m. with first post at 12:35 p.m.

Caress and Bowling Green:

Saturday features the Grade 2, $250,000 Caress and Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green presented by Emerald Ecovations.

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Horse Sense:

Fans can meet a retired thoroughbred on Saturday and Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Horse Sense located inside Gate A.

Community Outreach Booth:

Darby Darlings aims to raise support for thoroughbred aftercare and equine education.

 

Sunday, July 12

Admission Gates and Post Time:

Admission gates open at 11 a.m. with first post at 1:10 p.m.

Introduction to Handicapping:

Offered every Sunday (excluding August 2) in the Paddock Suite, fans can learn betting strategies and tips from an expert handicapper. Tickets start at $95 and include admission, Post Parade program, and a table seat within the climate-controlled, shared suite overlooking the saddling area. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here.

Saratoga Low Roller Contest:

Held exclusively on-track every Sunday during the summer meet, fans can pre-register outside the Miller Time Fourstardave Sports Bar. There is a $40 buy-in, of which $30 will go to the player’s bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. The winner will receive a Saratoga Low Roller championship T-shirt in addition to the cash prize.

Family Sundays:

Family Sundays will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attractions, and educational assignments inside the Family Zone, located near Gate A.

Community Outreach Booth:

The Sudden Arrhythmia Death Syndromes (SADS) Foundation aims to raise support and awareness in advance of their annual Heartoberfest for SADS event.

 

All events and activities are subject to change at the discretion of NYRA.

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Rich Nilsen is a 20-time qualifier to the National Horseplayers Championship (NHC), an event he has cashed in 5 times. He was the first player to finish in the top 10 of the NHC twice. A former executive with Brisnet.com and member of the NHC Players’ Committee, Rich is a graduate of the UofL Equine Business Program and is founder of AGameofSkill.com, a site devoted to horse racing education and promotion. He was elected into the NHC Hall of Fame in 2025.

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