Saturday is the 58th running of the Jimmy Dandy Stakes at Saratoga Race Course. This race originated in 1964, and is for horses three years-old and up. It is raced at a mile and an eighth, on dirt, and classified as a Grade 2 Stakes race with a purse of $600,000 dollars. The track record for this race dates back to 1996 when LOUIS QUATORZE (that years … Continue reading The Jim Dandy Stakes
When temperatures start rising above 90 degrees (as they did this past weekend), spectators at Saratoga Race Course grow concerned about the horses. The Daily Racing Blog and staff were in attendance at The Spa over the weekend and can attest to the fact that it was more hot springs than spa. The New York Racing Association (NYRA) said it closely follows New York State’s … Continue reading Horses & The Heat
Harvey Pack was a pioneer in the field of on-air racing personalities. His curmudgeonly personality and dry sense of humor made him a favorite among New York horseplayers. Harvey passed away last summer at his New York city apartment, due to complications from cancer. He was 94 years of age. Mr. Pack always comes to mind this time of year (Saratoga) as there are many … Continue reading Memories Of Harvey
The $1 million dollar, Grade 1 Haskell Stakes is Saturday at Monmouth Park. The prestigious 1 1/8-mile contest annually draws some of the best 3-year-old Thoroughbreds in the country, including alumni from the Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont Stakes. The race serves as a Win and You’re In qualifier to the November 5th Breeders’ Cup Classic at Keeneland. It’s worth noting that three of the … Continue reading The Haskell Stakes
We have written here before, that the proprietor of the Daily Racing Blog was first introduced to the wonderful world of horse racing by way of Uncle Louie. And while Uncle Louie may not have been a blood relation, he was somehow integrated as a part of the family. It was the type of situation where you didn’t ask HOW he was your Uncle until later in life, and by … Continue reading Get To The Track
The $500,000 dollar, Grade 1 Diana Stakes on Saturday is the first major race of the summer season at historic Saratoga Race Course. Though drawing only a field of six, there is no lack of class or competitiveness among the group which has a combined 31 Wins in 73 career starts on grass and over $3 million dollars in earnings. Here Are Three Of The Top contenders: #3 … Continue reading The Diana Stakes
There is simply nothing like opening day at Saratoga Race Course. No other occasion is so filled with color and hope, ambition and chance, all of it reflected in the high shine of horses’ coats and the gemlike gleam of the silks. No place so perfectly combines aesthetic splendor with the fine-tuned equine athletes. The iconic clubhouse roofline and infield gazebo lend a timeless air of … Continue reading Let The Spa Begin
The storied summer meet at Saratoga kicks off on Thursday and runs through Labor Day. If you’re making a pilgrimage to the nirvana of racing, here’s a six-pack of some things to know before you go! 1. Saratoga Race Course is the oldest sports venue in the United States. Saratoga Race Course opened for business in 1863, making it the oldest sporting venue in the … Continue reading Saratoga; Not Just Horse Racing
Saratoga Springs has long been a summer playground for horse racing fans around the globe. The upstate New York town is home to Saratoga Race Course, one of the most storied racetracks in the world. It’s been mecca for horse players for hundreds of years. If you’re planning a trip to the Spa this summer, here’s a quick guide on everything the town and track have … Continue reading Get To Know Saratoga
Saratoga Race Course opens next week and there will be a different look and feel on the grounds. Long-time track bugler Sam Grossman will not be at the storied thoroughbred race track playing the Call To Post and the other tunes that are requested of him each and every day of the meet. “I took a routine blood test after changing insurance,” the South Florida … Continue reading Summer Of No Sam
