The summer of 2020 was like no other. Thanks to covid 19, Saratoga Race Course was not open to the general public. The meet went on as scheduled, but no fans were allowed on the premises. 2020 was the first time in 40 plus years the Daily Racing Blog (and staff) did not see any races in person at The Spa. There is simply nothing … Continue reading A Much Welcomed Return
Saratoga Springs has long been a summer playground for sports fans: the upstate New York town is home to one of the most storied racetracks in the world, and it’s been mecca for horse racing fans for hundreds of years. If you’re planning a trip to The Spa this summer here is quick beginners guide to the town and racetrack. WHO: Elite Racehorses And Their … Continue reading Beginners Guide To Saratoga
Most thoroughbred horse racing jurisdictions have a rarely used codicil in their by-laws referred to as the Right Of Exclusion. This court tested policy enables track management the right to deny an individual the privilege to race if the individual’s participation is deemed to be a detriment to the best business interest of the facility. The implementation of this policy is critical to horse racing’s … Continue reading NYRA Says Go Away Bob
Harvey Pack, a pioneer in the field of on-air racing personalities whose curmudgeonly personality and dry sense of humor made him a favorite among New York horseplayers, died Tuesday at his New York City apartment after complications from cancer. He was 94. Mr. Pack was born and raised on Manhattan’s Upper West Side, and he got hooked on the game by his father during racing’s … Continue reading Mr. Harvey Pack
He broke into the thoroughbred racing business working as an assistant (1989-95) to legendary trainer D. Wayne Lukas. Since hanging out his own training shingle, Todd Pletcher has Won 60 individual meet trainer titles as well as Winning 708 Graded Stakes, including 166 Grade 1’s. The 53-year-old Pletcher holds records for career earnings ($405,791,977) and Eclipse Awards and ranks 7th in Wins (5,118). He’s Won … Continue reading Pletcher Makes Hall Of Fame
The New York Racing Association and FOX Sports announced Wednesday the return of Saratoga Live, the critically-acclaimed and award-winning television show providing in-depth coverage and analysis of the 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course. Saratoga Live will provide full card coverage of nearly every race day to a national audience on the FOX Sports family of networks beginning Thursday, July 15th. The 2021 summer meet, … Continue reading Saratoga On Television
Fourth of July fireworks could start a little early for some lucky horseplayer(s) this year. A mandatory payout in the Rainbow 6, currently featuring a Maryland state record carryover jackpot, has been scheduled for Sunday’s Stakes-filled Independence Day holiday program at historic Pimlico Race Course. No horses were live to take down the jackpot entering last Sunday’s 7th race finale, Won by 4-5 favorite SAM … Continue reading Pimlico Jackpot Mandatory Pay Out
What Is The Duration Of The Saratoga Race Course Summer Meet ? The 2021 racing meet is 40 days long, with live racing five days a week, from Thursday, July 15th through Labor Day, which is Monday, September 6th. Mondays and Tuesdays (with the exception of Labor Day) are called Dark Days, as there’s no racing. Is there Reserved Seating, Or Can You Sit Wherever I Want … Continue reading Saratoga F.A.Q.’s
There was not a unique Winning ticket in Friday’s Rainbow 6 at Pimlico Race Course. That means that Saturday’s jackpot will likely be worth 1.5 million dollars…or higher ! Similar to when multi-state lotteries grow to large amounts, more people will take a shot at the jackpot- even the casual gambler. Not sure how to play ? Here’s a quick overview. As the name suggests, … Continue reading Why Not Give It A Go ?
Live racing returns to Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore, on Friday, June 25th. As a part of the racing program on Friday there will be a Maryland state-record 20-Cent Rainbow 6 jackpot carryover, having swelled to $1,253,883, after going unsolved in last Sunday’s card. The Rainbow 6 jackpot is paid out only when there is a single unique ticket sold with all six Winners. On … Continue reading Big Bucks In Pimlico Pick Six
