The New York Racing Association canceled Wednesday’s racing at Saratoga Race Course, and closed the track to the public after torrential rains soaked Saratoga Springs and the Capital Region. Wednesday was set to be the return of a five-day race week for the 2026 season. It was also set to be the second annual Make-A-Wish Wednesday, offering local Make-A-Wish Kids and families a day at … Continue reading Saratoga Cancels Wednesday Card
Saturday is the $500,000-dollar, Grade 1 Coaching Club American Oaks at Saratoga Race Course. It is the second of three prestigious races for 3-year-old fillies in New York. The CCA Oaks follows the Acorn Stakes in June and precede the Alabama Stakes in August. Here is a brief look at the field for Saturday’s Contest: 1. COUNTING STARS [ML 2-1] Jockey: Irad Ortiz Jr. Trainer: Mark Casse. … Continue reading Who Wins The Coaching Club American Oaks?
In the lexicon of horse racing there are many different terms to measure the margin of victory. Going from closest to largest; a horse can win by a nose, head, or neck, by fractions of a length, or by a length or more. Though sometimes, there is no margin of victory to measure – when horses reach the finish line equally together. When that happens, … Continue reading Too Close To Call
Every July, the eyes of the Thoroughbred racing world turn to Monmouth Park in Oceanport, New Jersey, for one of the most anticipated races of the summer—the Grade 1, million-dollar Haskell Stakes. Scheduled for Saturday, July 18, this year’s edition once again promises to showcase many of the nation’s top three-year-olds as they continue their journey toward the Travers Stakes and, for the winner, an … Continue reading The Haskell Stakes
There’s something magical about Saratoga. The excitement of the races, the charm of historic downtown, along with the anticipation that fills the air every summer create an experience unlike any other. Saratoga Cool Beans Coffee was created to capture that same spirit—one delicious cup at a time. Inspired by the rich history of horse racing and the unforgettable atmosphere of Saratoga Springs, Saratoga Cool Beans … Continue reading Coffee For A Cause
One of the biggest advantages a horseplayer can have at Saratoga Race Course is understanding track tendencies. While every racing day is unique, The Spa has developed certain patterns over the years that can help handicappers identify live horses and avoid vulnerable favorites. On the Main Dirt Track, tactical speed is often an asset, especially in sprint races. Horses that can break sharply, secure good … Continue reading Track Tendencies At Saratoga
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
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
