Saratoga Race Course Opens, Third Time This Year

Saratoga Race Course opens, third time this year

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10)— The Saratoga Race Course welcomed fans for the 2025 traditional summer meet. It’s the third opening day at the track this year, after the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival and the July 4th Racing Festival. Get the latest news, weather, sports and entertainment delivered right to your inbox! “The economic impact of the 40 day meet Is about $370 million,” said Todd Shimkus from the Saratoga County Chamber of Com…

Breaking down every facet of upcoming Saratoga meet

The Belmont Stakes was run upstate as well as the short and sweet July 4th Racing Festival, but now we get a full 40 days of the Saratoga summer meet.

Q&A with NYRA's David O'Rourke as Saratoga Race Course readies for summer meet

NYRA President and CEO David O'Rourke sat down with the Times Union for a discussion about issues facing the organization as the Saratoga meet begins.

Saratoga Racetrack kicks off 2025 Summer Meet with opening day

The Saratoga Racetrack opens its gates at 7 a.m. today, welcoming visitors for the 2025 Summer Meet at Saratoga.