About Saratoga Race Course

Noted as one of the “Top 10 Sporting Venues In The World” by Sports Illustrated, Saratoga Race Course is one of horse racing’s most beloved tracks. With historical ambiance and modern day amenities and style, Saratoga Race Course is the place to find top Thoroughbred horse racing July through Labor Day each year. The 40 day meet draws the top horses, trainers and owners in the world to try their luck at “the Spa”.

Known as the Graveyard of Champions, Saratoga Race Course has earned a reputation for being a challenging track for favorites. In fact, the dominant Man O’ War lost a race against the aptly named Upset here at Saratoga.

For more information on Saratoga Race Course, please visit www.nyra.com.

For directions and maps to Saratoga Race Course, visit: www.nyra.com/saratoga/information/directions/

The Fan Experience At Saratoga

Watch this short video that shows you the fan experience at Saratoga Race Course. A favorite of fans, jockeys, trainers and owners from around the world due to its unrivaled charm and ambiance, Saratoga is one of the few tracks that let's you get up close to the action.

Watch the video.

Historical photo of Saratoga Race Course

History

Saratoga Race Course has a long and rich history of Thoroughbred horse racing. Explore our interactive timeline, which features photos, videos and narratives on the horses, people and places that have been a part of the interconnected history of the City of Saratoga Springs and Saratoga Race Course.

Explore the history.

Enter The Saratoga150 Contest

Enter to win Saratoga 150's Five Chances To Wager $15,000 Of Someone Else's Money contest, presented by Honorary Chairs Marylou Whitney and John Hendrickson. You can enter the contest here.

Go now >>