The northeast portion of the country is in the midst of a heatwave with a recent spate of hot and humid days. Temperatures the past few days have been in the high 80s to low 90s- add in the high humidity, and you get the feels like readings of over 100 degrees. Saratoga Race Course is set to open Friday July 3rd. The forecast for Friday in … Continue reading Horses & The Heat
On Sunday afternoon, June 28, 2026, at roughly 6:00 p.m. the thundering sound of hooves striking the ground and turning for home at Aqueduct Racetrack went forever silent. After 132 years of entertaining New York City racing fans, the ninth race Sunday served as the last one ever contested at the Big A. Aqueduct joins the likes of the now-forgotten Jamaica Race Course and Brighton Beach … Continue reading Aqueduct Park Goes Dark
Saturday is the 45th edition of the Stephan Foster Stakes at Churchill Downs. Since the turn of the century, it has been one of the most prestigious races for older dirt horses, and this year is no different. Late last month, track officials announced that the Stephen Foster purse would be doubled from $1 million to $2 million, and that increase has helped to attract … Continue reading Who Wins The Stephan Foster?
For more than a century, Saratoga Race Course has earned one of the most famous monikers in horse racing: the Graveyard of Favorites. The historic track has a long tradition of humbling champions, turning seemingly unbeatable horses into victims of stunning upsets. While favorites win their fair share of races at Saratoga, the track’s history is filled with shocking defeats that have become part of … Continue reading The Graveyard of Favorites
For more than 130 years, Aqueduct Racetrack has been a cornerstone of New York horse racing. Opened in 1894 in South Ozone Park, Queens, the track became known as The Big A and hosted some of the sport’s most prestigious races, including the Wood Memorial Stakes, a major prep race for the Kentucky Derby. Generations of racing fans flocked to Aqueduct, making it the last … Continue reading The Big A Goes Away
“From New York City you drive north for about 175 miles, turn left on Union Avenue and go back 100 years.” That quote is attributed to legendary NYC sports scribe Red Smith when he was once asked how to get to Saratoga Race Course. The town of Saratoga Springs resides in a vacuum as it relates to horse racing. Some might consider a lack of change to be a negative, but … Continue reading The Allure Of Saratoga
The (extended) Saratoga racing season begins Friday, July 3rd. But as the Daily Racing Blog has mentioned numerous times, Saratoga is so much more than just horse racing. When some locals and visitors think of Saratoga, one of the first images that comes to mind is…Broadway. Take a deep, calming breath race fans, today we’re talking Broadway. Broadway is often referred to as downtown because … Continue reading The Neon Lights Are Bright
The Saratoga Race Course summer meet kicks-off on Friday, July 3rd, 2026, and runs through Labor Day. The season kicks off with the July 4th Racing Festival, which serves as Opening Weekend, part of a 46-day meet spanning 10 weeks. Racing takes place on a mix of four- and five-day weeks throughout the summer. While Mondays and Tuesdays are the primary Dark Days, the schedule … Continue reading The Summer Place To Be
Nestled in the heart of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Race Course is one of the most beautiful and cherished horse racing venues in America. Established in 1863, it combines rich history, natural charm, and world-class racing which creates an unforgettable experience for visitors. Towering trees provide shade across the grounds, while the historic grandstand reflects the elegance of a bygone era. The vibrant gardens, manicured lawns, … Continue reading Saratoga Grandeur
Every summer Saratoga plays host to thousands and thousands of racing fans, many of whom come back year after year for the annual summer race meet at Saratoga Race Course. And while the entire town of Saratoga seemingly centers around horse racing the racetrack is only part of the Spa experience, and a day at the races is only the beginning of a typical visit. The fun usually continues after the races … Continue reading Saratoga Dining
