Saratoga Race Course
Coverage of Saratoga Race Course in the Nexus archive.
- Belmont Stakes Racing Festival breaks Saratoga Co. revenue records
The Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, held for three years at Saratoga Race Course, has set new revenue records for Saratoga County according to a report from the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce on its economic impacts.
- Saratoga Race Course barn fire under investigation
An investigation is underway following a barn fire at Saratoga Race Course on Tuesday, according to the Saratoga Springs Fire Department.
- NYRA to honor first responders at Saratoga on July 23
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will host its annual First Responders Day on July 23 at Saratoga Race Course, offering free admission to first responders with valid identification.
- Opening day of the track is Friday: How do the horses stay cool?
The Saratoga Race Course's opening day is scheduled for Friday, but concerns about extreme heat have raised questions about how to keep horses cool during the event.
- Stewart's Shops selling season passes for Saratoga summer meet
Stewart's Shops in the Capital Region are now selling Saratoga season admission passes for the 2026 summer meet. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that over 175 Stewart's Shops will offer the passes for summer racing admission at Saratoga Race Course.
- Belmont Park 2.0: Take an inside look at the rebuilt racetrack as post time nears for the next era of New York horse racing
Belmont Park is reopening in September 2023 after a $450 million renovation by the New York Racing Association (NYRA), featuring a modernized grandstand, expanded paddock, and year-round racing. The new facility aims to enhance the fan experience with luxury boxes and open spaces, hosting major events like the Belmont Stakes and Breeders' Cup World Championships.