Race Season

One of the oldest and most charming horse racing tracks in the country, a day at Saratoga Race Course is not to be missed. The meet kicks off in late July and runs through Labor Day each year. During the meet, the world focuses on Saratoga for its world-class Thoroughbred horse racing including the Travers Stakes, affectionately known as America's "Mid-Summer Derby". Named one of the "top ten sporting venues in the world" in Sports Illustrated  magazine, Saratoga Race Course is an architectural and cultural treasure.

  • Race Season begins in July each year and extends through August
  • Travers Weekend is near the end of August
  • Named one of the “top ten sporting venues in the world” by Sports Illustrated  

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