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Buttah, a four‑year‑old gray colt, won the John Morrissey Stakes at Saratoga Race Course on August 13, marking its fifth career victory. The triumph adds to the colt’s strong record during the ongoing Saratoga racing season.
The Corgi Cup dog race returns for its second year at Saratoga Race Course on August 16, offering family‑friendly corgi races to entertain fans.
NYRA and Churchill Downs announced a new season‑long championship for three‑year‑old thoroughbreds, debuting in 2027 at Saratoga and other NYRA tracks, to create a unified circuit across major venues.
Jesse Costa, a Saratoga native, works as an NYRA assistant starter at Saratoga Springs racetrack in 2026, helping horses into the starting gate and also competing in rodeo events, pursuing his natural talent with horses.
An exhibit at the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs opened on August 1, 2026, allowing visitors to view the world through a horse’s eyes. The attraction, timed after rain cleared the track, adds a new draw for tourists and locals.
The New York Racing Association has released an eight‑horse field for the 99th Whitney Stakes, scheduled for later this summer at Saratoga Race Course. The race remains a premier highlight of Saratoga’s summer meet, drawing top horses and large crowds.
Jesse Costa works as an assistant starter at the Saratoga Springs racetrack, turning his love for horses into a professional role. His duties and horse‑related hobbies illustrate the connection between local equestrian culture and employment at NYRA.
Saratoga Race Course held its sixth New York Thoroughbred Aftercare Day on July 24, 2026, featuring aftercare organizations and emphasizing the racing community's commitment to retired horse welfare. The event provided education and visibility for aftercare resources across the state.
NYRA STAR's annual Kids Day returns on July 26 at Saratoga Race Course, featuring expanded programming and new attractions for families. The event aims to provide a fun summer outing with added interactive activities alongside the historic racing venue.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame in Saratoga Springs opened the interactive Equine Eyes exhibit on July 23, 2026, aiming to engage visitors with horse‑related technology and education as part of its new offerings.
The New York Race Track Chaplaincy and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund will hold the 17th annual jockeys‑versus‑horsemen charity basketball game on August 5 at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center, raising funds for chaplaincy programs and the Disabled Jockeys Fund.
The 17th annual Jockeys vs. Horsemen charity basketball game will be held on August 5 at the Saratoga Springs Recreation Center, with Hall of Fame jockeys coaching. Proceeds will benefit the New York Race Track Chaplaincy and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
The 17th annual jockey‑versus‑horsemen charity basketball game will be held on August 5 at Saratoga Springs Recreation Center, raising money for chaplaincy services and the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund.
Saratoga Race Course has released the list of horses entered for the July 18 races, giving bettors and fans the full race card ahead of the summer meet. The announcement provides essential information for wagering and follows the track's tradition of transparency during the season.
Saratoga Race Course opened its 2026 season on July 4‑5 despite heat concerns, marking the start of summer racing and providing an early economic lift to the Saratoga Springs community.
The New York Racing Association opened the 2026 Saratoga racing season with a July 4‑5 opening‑day card at Saratoga Race Course, proceeding despite extreme heat concerns.
Cardona’s Market in Saratoga has launched "The Starting Gate" breakfast sandwich for the summer 2026 racing season, aiming to serve both visitors and locals with a locally flavored option during the busy race period.
Saratoga Race Course launched its 2026 summer racing season on July 4, proceeding with the opening‑day card despite heat index concerns, under the New York Racing Association’s management.
Cardona’s Market in Saratoga Springs has launched a racing‑themed breakfast sandwich, “The Starting Gate,” to celebrate the start of the summer 2026 Saratoga racing season, reflecting the family‑owned market’s focus on local flavor.
Around 200 New York State 4‑H members visited Saratoga Race Course on July 9 for a second‑annual open house that showcased the racing industry through tours and educational activities.
