Experience a trackside tradition during Breakfast at Saratoga, presented by CDTA

NYRA RELEASE —- SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will invite racing fans to continue a summer tradition during Breakfast at Saratoga, presented by the Capital District Transportation Authority (CDTA). Breakfast at Saratoga welcomes...
Posted On 23 Jul 2018
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Opening Day all-sources handle at Saratoga Race Course tops $20 million for second consecutive year

NYRA RELEASE —- New York Racing Association introduces The Stretch, Saratoga’s newest hospitality area SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Opening Day of the 2018 season at Saratoga Race Course generated all-sources handle of $20,247,319, the second consecutive season that...
Posted On 20 Jul 2018
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Fact Sheet: Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course: Friday, July 20 – Monday, July 23, 2018

NYRA RELEASE —- GENERAL INFORMATION AND ADMISSION/RESERVED SEATS • Opening Day of the 2018 season is Friday, July 20. Gates open at 11 a.m. Post-time for the first race is 1 p.m. • The 2018 season will run from Friday, July 20 through Labor Day, Monday, September 3. After...
Posted On 19 Jul 2018
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AT THE POST LIVE KICKS OFF 2018 SARATOGA RACING MEET

By Marina Bui —- AT THE POST LIVE KICKS OFF 2018 SARATOGA RACING MEET WITH NICK ZITO, SOL KUMIN & MANUEL FRANCO ON ESPN SPORTS RADIO & LIVE ON-LOCATION IN DOWNTOWN SARATOGA SPRINGS Thursday, July 19 at the Parting Glass Pub from 8-9 p.m. ET Presented by NYRA Bets...
Posted On 18 Jul 2018
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Opening weekend at Saratoga Race Course to feature new attractions and returning favorites for 2018 season

NYRA RELEASE —- Opening Day to be highlighted by debut of new hospitality area The Stretch SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Racing fans will be greeted by a series of exciting new attractions, perennial-favorite events and world-class thoroughbred racing when they return to...
Posted On 16 Jul 2018
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Handicapping the Grade 1 Belmont Oaks Invitational

TSV Staff Selection —- Race 8) 1&1/4 Mile. (Inner Turf) Belmont Oaks Invitational S. Grade I. Purse $1,000,000 Post Time: ( 5:46)/ 4:46/ 3:46/ 2:46 1) Significant Form (Brown/Ortiz, I); owns a win and a last out second here; solid grass workout and extra distance, both...
Posted On 06 Jul 2018
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View From the Grandstand: Playing the Belmont Stakes

By Bob Hill TSV Staff Writer —- One way to make money on the Belmont Stakes is to play against Justify (1), and cash if he loses. Another way is to play Justify in an exacta paired with the long shots, and cash when a long shot places. A third way is to play the Pick 5...
Posted On 07 Jun 2018
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143rd Preakness Stakes Trifecta and Superfecta Plays

By Bob Hill TSV Staff Writer —- Other than one saver bet, I am not recommending you play against Justify (7) in the Preakness Stakes. If the race is formful (a most likely scenario), even the trifecta may offer a very low payout. I’m going to take a shot in the trifecta...
Posted On 18 May 2018
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Bravo to receive 2018 Mike Venezia Award

By Najja Thompson —- Joe Bravo; NYRA Photo ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association has announced Joe Bravo as the 2018 recipient of the Mike Venezia Memorial Award, the prestigious honor awarded to jockeys who exemplify extraordinary sportsmanship and...
Posted On 17 May 2018
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Rankings of 2018 Derby Contenders

By Bob Hill TSV Staff writer —- The Top Seven All colts in my top seven have credentials that suggest the possibility of a Derby win. Collectively, the group includes winners of the major prep races, solid speed and pace figures, good pedigree, and top connections. If any...
Posted On 02 May 2018
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