2010 Saratoga Race Course Brochure

267 Union Avenue, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866Phone: 518.584.6200 • www.nyra.com

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n 2010 RACING CALENDAR

Gates open at 11 a.m. on weekdays and 10:30 a.m. on weekends (exceptonTravers

Daywhengatesopenat7a.m.andonPartyat

theSpadayswhengatesopenatnoon).

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The Tradition Continues

July 23 – Labor Day (Sept. 6)Saratoga Springs, NY

n Summer Racing at the SpaItdatesbacktotheageofLincolnandtheCivilWarera.Since1863,SaratogaRaceCoursehasbeenthesettingforsummerracinginthiscosmopolitancitythatsitsatthefoothillsoftheAdirondacksandfeaturesthewarmthandcharmofabucolicvillage.Eachyear,nearlyonemillionvisitorspassthroughthegatesofthisvenerableracetrackthatservesasagatheringspotforfansfromallwalksoflife.

In2010,Saratogawillexpanditscalendarto40days–thelongestseasoneverinitsserendipitoushistorythatspans142years.

The2010summermeetatSaratogabeginsonFriday,July23andconcludesonLaborDay-Monday,September6.Posttime is 1 p.m. Wednesdays through Mondays (Tuesdays aredark)exceptonPartyattheSpadays(Friday,July30andFriday,September3)whenfirstpost time is2:30p.m.andTraversDaywhenfirstpostis11:35a.m.

n The TraversThe racing meet’s showcase event, the $1 million TraversStakes,willberunforthe141sttimeonSaturday,August28,withaspecialfirstposttimeof11:35a.m.Alternativelycalledthe“Mid-SummerDerby,”theTraversisoneoftheoldestandmost historic stakes races in North America and the mosthighlyanticipatedeventoftheSaratogasummerseason.

The Travers Stakes was first run in 1864 in Saratoga. Itsinaugural winner, Kentucky, was owned by one of SaratogaRace Course’s founders and its first president, William R.Travers,forwhomtheracewasnamed.Themostprestigiousraceofthemeet,theTraversStakeshasrunallbutfiveyearssince its inception,andhasbeenrunallbut threeyearsatSaratoga, when it was moved to Belmont Park because ofwar-timerestrictionsontravel.

Today, the Travers Stakes attracts the nation’s best three-year-olds–manyofwhomhaveemergedfromtheTripleCrownseriesforthestartofracing’ssecondseason-inamileandaquartercompetitionthatpromisesunparalleledexcitement,thrillingdramaandisakeyfactorindeterminingthesport’sthree-year-oldchampion.

n Admission & ParkingGrandstandadmissionis$3andClubhouseadmissionis$5.Reserved seating is sold separately. Children ages 12 andunder are admitted FREE when accompanied by an adult.Admission gates open weekdays at 11 a.m. and weekendsat 10:30 a.m. Trackside parking is $10 and General parkingisFREE.OklahomaPreferred is$5.Handicappedparking isavailableatClubhouseandGrandstandentrances.

OnTraversDay,Saturday,August28,gatesopenat7a.m.Grandstand admission for Travers is $5 and Clubhouseadmission is $10. Also on Travers Day, there will be noparkingrefundsgiventothosewhocometobreakfast.ThosehavingtheClubhousePorchBreakfastmustpayClubhouseadmission.

On Party at the Spa days (Friday, July 30 and Friday,September3),gatesopenatnoon.

n Reserved SeatsGrandstandseats(limitedinnumber)areonsaleeachmorningforthatday’sracesattheReservedSeatSalesOfficeattheUnionAvenueGatebeginningat9a.m.until6p.m.(7a.m.onTraversDay).Limitfour(4)perperson;cashonly.

Reserved seats pricing is as follows: CLUBHOUSE Mon,Wed,Thurs: $10perseat Fri,Sat,Sun: $15perseatGRANDSTAND Mon,Wed,Thurs: $6perseat Fri,Sat,Sun: $8perseatTRAVERS DAY (August 28) Clubhouse: $25perseat Grandstand: $18perseat

n Spinner-Free ServiceSaratoga Race Course features a dedicated “express lane”turnstile at the East Avenue admission gates. This lane isspecifically designed for patrons who are willing to foregotheday’sgiveawayinordertogainexpeditedadmission.Novouchersareissuedinthisexpresslane.

n Saratoga Giveaway Day Spinner PolicyOn giveaway days, fans seeking more than one premiumgiveaway item will be directed to a multiple admissionsbooth. This booth is located inside the gates of SaratogaRaceCourse,adjacenttotheSaratogaSilksstore(theNYRAstore)onthefirstfloorgrandstand.Patronswillbeallowedtopurchaseup toanadditionalfiveadmissioncouponsat thebooth, inadditiontotheonetheyreceivedattheentrance.Each additional admission coupon will cost $3 and can beredeemedforonepremiumgiveaway.Special thanks to nationally acclaimed artist

Celeste Susany for providing the cover art.

n Saratoga Stakes ScheduleDate Race Grade Purse Age Distance7/23 Schuylerville III 100,000 F2YO 6 Furlongs7/24 Betfair TVG Coaching Club American Oaks I 250,000 F3YO 1 1/87/25 Sanford II 150,000 2YO 6 Furlongs7/26 Evan Shipman (NYB) 75,000 3&UP 1 1/87/28 Lake George II 150,000 F3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)7/29 Quick Call 75,000 3YO 1 Mile (Turf)7/31 Diana I 500,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)7/31 Jim Dandy II 500,000 3YO 1 1/87/31 William B. Fasig Stakes TBD TBD TBD TBD8/1 Ruffian Hdcp. I 250,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/88/1 Fourstardave (Hdcp.) II 150,000 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/1 Curlin 75,000 3YO 1 1/8 8/1 Humphrey S. Finney Stakes TBD TBD TBD TBD8/2 Amsterdam II 150,000 3YO 61/2 Furlongs8/4 De La Rose 75,000 F&M 4&UP 1 Mile (Turf)8/5 John Morrissey (NYB) 75,000 3&UP 6 1/2 Furlongs8/5 A. P. Smithwick Mem. (S’Chase) II 75,000 4&UP 2 1/16 (Turf)8/6 John’s Call 75,000 4&UP 1 5/8 (Turf)8/7 Whitney (Hdcp.) I 750,000 3&UP 1 1/88/7 Test I 250,000 F3YO 7 Furlongs8/8 Honorable Miss (Hdcp.) II 150,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/8 Alfred G. Vanderbilt (Hdcp.) I 250,000 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/9 Waya presented by Signature Stallions 75,000 F&M 4&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)8/11 NY Stallion Series - Cab Calloway Div 100,000 3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)8/12 NY Stallion Series - Statue of Liberty Div 100,000 F3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)8/13 National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame II 150,000 3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)8/14 Sword Dancer Inv. I 500,000 3&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)8/15 Adirondack II 150,000 F2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs8/16 Saratoga Special II 150,000 2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs8/18 Troy 75,000 4&UP 5 1/2 Fur. (Turf)8/19 West Point (NYB) 100,000 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)8/20 Yaddo (NYB) 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)8/21 Betfair TVG Alabama I 500,000 F3YO 1 1/48/22 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid II 150,000 F3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)8/23 Union Avenue (NYB) 75,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs8/25 Albany (NYB) 100,000 3YO 1 1/88/26 NY Turf Writers Cup (Hdcp.)(Steeple) I 100,000 4&UP 2 3/8 (Turf)8/27 Bernard Baruch (Hdcp.) II 200,000 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)8/28 Travers I 1,000,000 3YO 1 1/48/28 King’s Bishop I 250,000 3YO 7 Furlongs8/28 Ballerina I 250,000 F&M 3&UP 7 Furlongs8/28 Ballston Spa II 200,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)8/28 Victory Ride III 100,000 F3YO 6 Furlongs8/29 Personal Ensign I 300,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/48/30 Saratoga Dew (NYB) 75,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/89/1 P. G. Johnson 75,000 F2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)9/2 Riskaverse 75,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf)9/3 With Anticipation III 100,000 2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)9/4 Forego I 250,000 3&UP 7 Furlongs9/4 The Woodward I 750,000 3&UP 1 1/89/5 Spinaway I 250,000 F2YO 7 Furlongs9/5 Saranac III 100,000 3YO 1 3/16 (Turf)9/6 Three Chimneys Hopeful I 250,000 2YO 7 Furlongs9/6 Glens Falls III 100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 3/8 (Turf)

n NYRA RewardsNYRA Rewards is your opportunity to earn cash rewardsjustbywageringon the races,whether it’sonNYRAracesorsimulcastevents!Signupforanaccountatwww.nyra.comandwageron-track,overthephone,ontheinternet,orusingmobile wagering supported devices such as Blackberrys,iPhones, or Java and Windows-based instruments. NYRARewardsoffersa full simulcastmenuof thebest racetracksignals coast-to-coast plus evening race programs. NYRARewardsmembersenjoythefollowingbenefits:

• NoMinimumBalance• OpenSevenDaysaWeek• NoWageringTransactionFees• ExpressFundingUpto$500perDay• HighestCashRebatesintheIndustry

Earning Cash Back! NYRA Rewards offers the mostgenerous cash rewards structure of any advance depositwageringprograminracing!MembersreceiveonepointforeverydollarwageredonNYRAracesandahalfpointforeverydollarwageredonasimulcastevent.Nopointsareawardedfora$2.10pari-mutuelpayoff,basedona$2wager.Pointsaretotaledattheendofeachmonthandcashrewardsaredepositedintoyouraccountbasedonyourmonthlywageringvolume.Thefirstdayofeachmonthbeginsanewwagering/rewardscycle.

NYRA REWARDS Schedule

Point Level WPS 2-Horse ExoticBronze 2,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.50%BronzePlus 4,000 1.75% 1.75% 2.00%Silver 8,000 1.75% 2.00% 2.50%SilverPlus 20,000 1.75% 2.50% 3.50%Gold 40,000 2.25% 2.75% 4.00%GoldPlus 80,000 2.75% 3.00% 5.00%Platinum 150,000 3.00% 3.50% 6.00%PlatinumPlus 300,000 3.00% 4.50% 8.00%Diamond 500,000 3.00% 6.00% 9.00%

WPS: Win,Place,Show

2-Horse: DailyDouble,Exacta,Quinella

Exotic: Trifecta,Superfecta,Pick3,Pick4,Pick6,GrandSlam

n Special Events30th ANNUAL OPEN HOUSE:Sunday,July18,FREE!11a.m.to4p.m.Visitorsgetafreesneak-peekintothepopularsummermeetjustfivedayspriortothestartofthe142ndracingseason.Saratoga’sOpenHouseisfunforthewholefamily,withafulldayofgames,activities,livemusic,food,ponyrides,behind-the-scenes tours, mascot races, handicapping seminars, and non-wageringhorseracing.Proceedsfromtheday’seventsbenefitdozensoflocalnon-profitorganizations.

OPENING DAY AT SARATOGA: Friday,July23.Anew tradition isbornasOpeningDayatSaratogamovestoFriday–markingSaratogaRaceCourse’sfirst40-dayracingseason.Gatesopenat11a.m.andfirstPostTimeis1p.m.Abreakfastbuffetisavailablefrom7a.m.to9:30a.m.forthosewhowanttowatchthemorningworkouts.

HATS OFF TO SARATOGA:FridayJuly23–Sunday,July 25. This three-day festival celebrates openingweekendatSaratogaRaceCourseandincludesaterrificweekendofworld-classracing,featuringtheSpadebutofBetfairTVGCoachingClubAmericanOaks,livemusicdowntownandatthetrack,anddazzlingheadpiecestocelebratethestartoftheracingseason.

19th ANNUAL HAT CONTEST: Sunday, July 25.Capping “Hats Off to Saratoga” weekend - visitorswillgohead-to-head intheannualHatContestatthetrackforprizesworthhundredsofdollars.Forcontestinformationcall(518)383-6183andafterJuly23,call(518)584-6200.

MID-SUMMER ST. PATRICK’S DAY:Thursday,July29.Comecelebrate the luck o’ the Irish as Saratoga celebrates mid-summerSt.Patrick’sDay.EnjoytraditionalIrishfoodanddrinkwhiletakinginIrishmusicanddance,includingtraditionalIrishstepdancers.Also,it’sthefirstgiveawayofthemeet–anIrishthemedshort-sleevet-shirt!

COLLEGE DAY/PARTY AT THE SPA: Friday,July30.Collegestudents vie for their shot to win a $1,000 scholarship aftereachrace,plusothergreatprizesandactivities.Firstposttimeis2:30p.m.ascollegestudentsandracingfanscelebratethefirstoftwo“PartyattheSpa”events–stayaftertheracesasthefestivitiescontinuewithablockpartyhighlightedbygreatmusicandfood!

FASIG-TIPTON FESTIVAL OF RACING: Saturday,July31–Sunday,August1.TheFasig-Tipton Festival of Racing celebrates the richhistory of Fasig-Tipton in Saratoga and theupcomingSelectYearlingSales.Thefestivalwillinclude a host of interactive and educationalactivities on track and at the beautiful Fasig-Tiptonfacility.

SARATOGA WINE FESTIVAL:Friday,August6.SipandsamplesomeofNewYork’sbestwinesinthemuchanticipatedreturnoftheSaratogaWineFestivalattheSpa.RaiseaglassofyourfavoriteredorwhiteinthebackyardtobenefittheTimesUnionHopeFundandGiftofLife-$25toparticipate.

SARATOGA BASEBALL CAP GIVEAWAY:Sunday,August8.VisitorscanpickupaFREESaratogaBaseballCap,withpaidadmission,whilesupplieslast.

FRIDAY THE 13th HALLOWEEN:Friday,August13.HalloweencomesearlyasSaratogaRaceCoursecelebratesFridaythe13th.Kidscomeincostumeandtrick-or-treatatsomeofthetrack’sfamouslandmarks.

FABULOUS FILLIES DAY:Friday,August20.Adayforallfabulousfillies–inthe backyard, ladies will have the opportunity to learn more about women’sissues,fashionandhealthwithinteractivedisplaysandexhibits–whiletracksidetakesonapinkhueinanefforttoraisefundsfortheBreastCancerResearchFoundation.

15TH ANNUAL TRAVERS FESTIVAL:Saturday, August 21 - Sunday, August29. The Travers Festival celebrates the141st running of the $1 million TraversStakes! Visitors can enjoy nine days ofspecialevents,kickingoffwithBetfairTVG

AlabamaStakesforthenation’stopthree-year-oldfillies.FormoreinformationontheTraversFestival,call1-800-526-8970,orlogontowww.saratoga.org.

SARATOGA UMBRELLA GIVEAWAY:Sunday,August22.VisitorscanpickupaFREESaratogaumbrella,theperfectwaytostaystylishduringasummerrainshower,withpaidadmission,whilesupplieslast.

STEWART’S SHOPS ICE CREAM EATING CONTEST:Wednesday,August25.Participantsseehowmuchicecreamtheycandevourwithoutsuccumbing to brain freeze! Contestants aredividedintothreeagegroups–kids,teensandadults.ThewinnersreceivegiftcertificatesforfreeStewart’sShopsicecream.

FEAST OF SAN GENNARO: Thursday, August 26. Get a taste of Italy asSaratoga celebrates the Feast of San Gennaro. Indulge in some Italian foodfavorites,enjoytheclassicsongsofFrankSinatraandTonyBennett,ortryyourhandatthetraditionalItalianfolkdancetheTarantella.

AMERICAN RED CROSS BATTLE OF THE BREWS: Friday, August 27.Visitors21andoldergetthechancetotasteavarietyofbrewsandvotefortheirfavorites.Proceeds($25toparticipate)benefittheAdirondack-SaratogachapteroftheRedCross.

THE TRAVERS STAKES: Saturday, August28. It isSaratoga’sbiggest race– theoneyoudon’t want to miss – the 141st running of the$1millionTravers,the“Mid-SummerDerby”forthree-year-olds at a mile and a quarter. Firstpost-timeis11:35a.m.andgatesopenat7a.m.TheTraversdayundercardwillincludetheGrade1King’sBishop,theGrade1Ballerina,theGrade2BallstonSpa,andtheGrade3VictoryRide.

VETERANS DAY:Thursday,September2.Joinusaswehonorourveteransand armed forces. All veterans and active military receive FREE grandstandadmission,withproperidentification.

PARTY AT THE SPA:Friday,September3.Posttimeis2:30p.m.,asSaratogakicksoffclosingweekendwiththefinalPartyattheSpa.Stayaftertheracesforablockpartywithlivemusicandgreatfood!

FINAL STRETCH FESTIVAL:Saturday,September4–Monday,September6.Thethree-dayfestivalmarkstheculminationoftheSaratogaracingseasonwithlivemusicdowntownandatthetrack,afamilyfunfestandaLaborDayBBQtomarkthefinalmomentsofthe40-daymeet.

LONG SLEEVE T-SHIRT GIVEAWAY:Sunday,September5.Thelastgiveawayof the season! Visitors can pick up a FREE long sleeve t-shirt, with paidadmission,whilesupplieslast.

FAMILY FUN FEST / TIMES UNION LABOR DAY WEEKEND BBQ: Sunday,September 5 - Monday, September 6.Families can enjoy an afternoon of kid-friendly activities in the backyard atthe Family Fun Fest, which benefits theRonaldMcDonaldHouseCharitiesoftheCapitalRegion.Visitorsalsosaygoodbyeto another season with a traditionalLabor Day weekend BBQ. The speciallypriced family BBQ, offered Sunday andMonday, includes Clubhouse admission,official track program, BBQ lunch andtax.Toorder,call(888)516-NYRA

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September 5 September 6

Schuylerville (GIII)$100,000 • F2YO • 6 Furlongs

Betfair TVG Coaching Club American Oaks(GI) $250,000 • F3YO • 1 1/8 Mile

Diana (GI)$500,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)

Jim Dandy (GII)$500,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile

William B. Fasig Stakes

Travers (GI)$1,000,000 • 3YO • 1 1/4 Mile

King’s Bishop (GI)$250,000 • 3YO • 7 Furlongs

Ballerina (GI)$250,000 • F&M 3&UP • 7 Furlongs

Ballston Spa (GII)$200,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)

Victory Ride (GIII)$100,000 • F3YO • 6 Furlongs

Saratoga Race Course OPEN HOUSEFREE, 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

SARATOGA OPENING DAYHats Off to Saratoga Festival Hats Off to Saratoga Festival

Evan Shipman (NYB)$75,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile

Amsterdam (GII)$150,000 • 3YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs

De La Rose • $75,000F&M 4&UP • 1 Mile (Turf)

John’s Call • $75,0004&UP • 1 5/8 Mile (Turf)

John Morrissey (NYB) • $75,0003&UP • 6 1/2 Furlongs

A.P. Smithwick Mem. [S’Chase] (GII)$75,000 • 4&UP • 2 1/16 Mile (Turf)

Quick Call$75,000 • 3YO • 1 Mile (Turf)

Lake George (GII)$150,000 • F3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)

Sanford (GII)$150,000 • 2YO • 6 Furlongs

Ruffian Hdcp. (GI)$250,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile

Fourstardave [Hdcp] (GII)$150,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)

Curlin$75,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile

Humphrey S. Finney Stakes

Hats Off to Saratoga Festival19th Annual Hat Contest

Mid-Summer St. Patrick’s DayShort Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway

College Day

Party at the Spa • Post Time 2:30 pm

Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing

Fasig-Tipton Festival of Racing

Baseball Cap Giveaway

Whitney [Hdcp] (GI)$750,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile

Test (GI)$250,000 • F3YO • 7 Furlongs

Waya presented by Signature Stallions • $75,000F&M 4&UP • 1 1/2 Mile (Turf)

Alfred G. Vanderbilt [Hdcp] (GI)$250,000 • 3&UP • 6 Furlongs

Honorable Miss [Hdcp] (GII)$150,000 • F&M 3&UP • 6 Furlongs

Yaddo (NYB) • $100,000F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)

Betfair TVG Alabama (GI) • $500,000F3YO • 1 1/4 Mile

Sword Dancer Inv. (GI)$500,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/2 Mile (Turf)

Friday the 13th / Halloween

Fabulous Fillies Day

Travers Festival Final Stretch Festival

Final Stretch FestivalFamily Fun FestLabor Day BBQ

Long Sleeve T-Shirt Giveaway

Final Stretch FestivalFamily Fun FestLabor Day BBQ

Travers Festival

Ice Cream Eating Contest

Travers Festival

Feast of San GennaroTravers Celebration Evening Gala

Travers Festival

American Red Cross Battle of the Brews

Woodford Reserve Lake Placid (GII)$150,000 • F3YO • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)

Personal Ensign (GI)$300,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/4 Mile

Saratoga Dew (NYB)$75,000 • F&M 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile

P.G. Johnson$75,000 • F2YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)

Riskaverse$75,000 • F3YO • 1 Mile (Turf)

With Anticipation (GIII)$100,000 • 2YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)

The Woodward (GI)$750,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile

Forego (GI)$250,000 • 3&UP • 7 Furlongs

Bernard Baruch [Hdcp] (GII)$200,000 • 3&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)

Travers Stakes

Adirondack (GII)$150,000 • F2YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs

Saratoga Special (GII)$150,000 • 2YO • 6 1/2 Furlongs

Union Avenue (NYB)$75,000 • F&M 3&UP • 6 Furlongs

Albany (NYB)$100,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile

NY Turf Writers Cup [Hdcp] [Steeple] (GI)$100,000 • 4&UP • 2 3/8 Mile (Turf)

Troy • $75,0004&UP • 5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)

West Point (NYB) • $100,0003&UP • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)

Saratoga Wine Festival

Travers Festival Begins

Travers Festival

Saratoga Umbrella Giveaway

Travers Festival

Saratoga County Day Veterans Day Party at the Spa • Post Time 2:30 pm

Cab Calloway Division$100,000 • 3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)

New York Stallion Series

Statue of Liberty Division$100,000 • F3YO • 1 1/16 Mile (Turf)

New York Stallion SeriesNational Museum of Racing Hall of Fame(GII) $150,000 • 3YO • 1 1/8 Mile (Turf)

Spinaway (GI)$250,000 • F2YO • 7 Furlongs

Saranac (GIII)$100,000 • 3YO • 1 3/16 Mile (Turf)

Three Chimneys Hopeful (GI)$250,000 • 2YO • 7 Furlongs

Glens Falls (GIII) • $100,000F&M 3&UP • 1 3/8 Mile (Turf)

Schedulecurrentattimeofprinting–subjecttochangewithoutnotice.

n Dining at Saratoga Race CourseNYRAhassimplifiedtherestaurantreservationsystemwiththe creation of a new toll free dining reservations phonenumber, (888) 516-NYRA, that guests can call to makereservationsatAqueductRacetrack,BelmontPark,and,ofcoursebeautifulSaratogaRaceCourse.

THE TURF TERRACE DINING ROOM:LocatedonthethirdandfourthflooroftheClubhouse,themulti-leveltracksidediningareaoffersagreatviewofalltheracingactionwithclosed-circuittelevisionmonitors.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)516-NYRA.

THE CLUB TERRACE: Located behind the box seat area on the secondfloor of the Clubhouse, this eatery offers a popular selection of appetizers,saladsandsandwiches.TVmonitorsareavailableforviewingoftheraces.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)516-NYRA.

AT THE RAIL PAVILION: The At The Rail Pavilion is an upscale, enclosed,newlyairconditioneddiningfacilitylocatedtracksideontheClubhouseturn.Itoffersanelaboratebuffeteachraceday.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-5961.

THE CAROUSEL RESTAURANT: Located on the second floor of theClubhouse,itoffersabuffetinarelaxedatmosphere.Closedcircuittelevisionmonitorsareavailableforviewingtheraces.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-5961.

THE PORCH:ThePorchislocatedonthetrackleveloftheClubhousejustafewfeetfromtheoutsiderailoftheracetrack.Itoffersanalacartemenuinacasualopen-airsetting.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)516-NYRA.

n Breakfast at SaratogaBreakfastatSaratogaisalong-standingtradition.Eachracingdayfrom7a.m.to9:30a.m.,abreakfastisservedonThePorchoftheClubhouse,overlookingthe morning workouts of the thoroughbreds on the main track. Breakfastadmission:Free(exceptforTraversDaywhena$10Clubhouseadmissionfeeisrequired.)Breakfastbuffet:$14.95perperson,plustaxandgratuity;children3-12years$7.95.Parking:$10tracksideparking.

Morning visitors can also take a free walking tour of the Backstretch Area,whichprovidesabehind-the-sceneslookatracingwithaPaddockShowandStartingGateDemonstration.ThesetoursarenotavailableonTraversDayorClosingDay.ThefirsttramdepartsforthestableareafromthemainClubhouseentranceat7:30am.Thelasttourdepartsataround9am.Noreservationsareaccepted.Tramsarefilledonafirstcomefirstservebasis.

*Tour is roughly 45 minutes in length from start to finish.

WiththeexceptionofTraversDay,theRaceCourseisclearedattheconclusionof the Breakfast at Saratoga program. Those who elect to attend theafternoon’s racesarechargedadmissionuponreentering the track.Patronswholeavebefore10a.m.receiveafullparkingrefund($10trackside).TherewillbenoparkingrefundsissuedonTraversDay.

n Saratoga Race Course Group Sales Packages

Saratoga Race Course offers special rates on dining packages for groups of 20 or more.

LUXURY SUITES: Experience

the ultimate level of comfort and

privacyinSaratoga’sLuxurySuites.

Theseclimatecontrolledunitsoffer

up close views of the racing action

and are ideal for corporate or

social entertaining. Private betting

windows, monitors, restrooms,

dining/bar options and a rooftop

observationdeckadd to the luxury

of these facilities. Discounted

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information,call(888)285-5961.

AT THE RAIL PAVILION: Situated in the Clubhouse, the newly enclosed

andairconditionedAttheRailPavilionoffersatracksideviewofallthelive

racingaction.Includedinthepriceisclubhouseadmission,anelaboratebuffet,

bar service and conveniently located betting facilities and restrooms. For

reservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-5961.

BEST BET:$8.50perpersonandincludesGrandstandadmission,aprogram,

hotdogandsoda.Forreservationsandadditionalinformation,call(800)814-

7846.

BIG RED SPRING:Privatetentrental.$300forthedayandislocatedinthe

backyardareaneartheSprings.Forreservationsandadditional information,

call(800)814-7846.

THE CAROUSEL:TheCarouselislocatedonthesecondflooroftheClubhouse

and overlooks the picturesque picnic area of Saratoga Race Course. The

Carousel features a buffet, and is equipped with televisions and betting

windows.Forreservations,pricinganddresscodeinformation,call(888)285-

5961.

CLUBHOUSE FAST TRACK: $6.50 per person and includes Clubhouse

admissionandprogram.Forreservationsandadditionalinformation,call(800)

814-7846.

CURLIN CAFÉ: Offering unparalleled amenities for price events, the Curlin

Cafeisavailableonadailybasisforgroupsof24atthediscountedpriceof

$4,500, including clubhouse admission, programs, parking, food, and non-

alcoholic beverages. The Curlin Cafe is located in the clubhouse with an

unmatchedviewofthefinishlineandwinner’scircle.Theair-conditionedarea

features butler service and a private bar, and features upscale cuisine and

ultra premium bar selections. Daily reservations are available for $200 per

personandaresubjecttoavailability.Forreservations,pricinganddresscode

information,call(888)285-5961.

FESTIVAL TENT:$20pertablerental;eachtableseatssixpeople,andthere

are40tablesinthetent.Locatedinthebackyardpicnicarea.Forreservations

andadditionalinformation,call(800)814-7846.

GRANDSTAND RESERVED SEATS:$6to$11perpersondependingontheday

oftheevent.Forreservationsandadditionalinformation,call(800)814-7846.

n U.K. Racing at Saratoga in Bunbury’s Pub:

Spend your mornings watching and wagering on the topthoroughbreds from some of the UK’s premiere racecourses – including York, Chester, and Sandown. Enjoy lightrefreshments,tea,coffee,aswellaswinesandbrews intherelaxedatmosphereofBunbury’sPubtent–thehomeofUKRacing in Saratoga. There is no cover or admission chargeforseatinginBunbury’sfortheUKRacingportionoftheday.Firstposttimemostdays8:45a.m.

n Talking Horses, presented by

Returningthissummer,thepopularlongstandingdailyshowwillbeconductedinaliveaudienceformatfromtheCarouselRestaurant at Saratoga Race Course. The show runs from11:45a.m.-12:30p.m.everyracingday,andisbroadcastlive.Scratchesandchangeshavebeenmovedto11:40a.m.toallowtheliveprogramtobebroadcastuninterruptedonallon-trackmonitors.

n Saturdays at Saratoga on MSG Plus

MSGPluswilltelecastsix“SaturdaysatSaratoga,”goinglivefor championship caliber stakes, including the Jim Dandy,WhitneyHandicap,AlabamaandWoodward.

Date Time Race

July31 5–6pm $500,000Diana(Grade1)and $500,000JimDandy(GradeII)

August7 5–6pm $750,000Whitney(GradeI)and $250,000Test(GradeI)

August14 5–6pm $500,000SwordDancer (GradeI)

August21 5–6pm $500,000BetfairTVG AlabamaStakes(GradeI)

August28 5–6pm $1,000,000TraversStakes (GradeI)

September4 5–6pm $750,000WoodwardStakes (GradeI)and $250,000Forego(Grade1)

n Simulcasts at Belmont

July 23 - September 6

If fans can’t make it toSaratoga Race Course, theycan head to Belmont Park tocatch all the thoroughbredracing excitement broadcastWednesday through Monday.Spend a relaxing afternoon atBelmont’sbackyardandpicnicarea. Parking and admissionare free and official trackpricesaregivenonallpayoffs.For directions, call 516-488-6000.Alsovisitwww.nyra.com

[email protected].

n Stay Connected with NYRA

ON THE WEB

Don’tforgettobecomeafanofNYRAonFacebook,andyoucanfolloweverythingthatNYRAisdoingbyfollowingTwitteratwww.twitter.com/nyranews.

ON THE LEAD

OntheLeadisNYRA’sofficialmonthlyelectronicnewsletter,which keeps subscribers tuned in to all of the ongoingexcitementatSaratogaRaceCourse,aswellasatAqueductandBelmontPark.Visitwww.nyra.comtosignup.

GO TO WWW.NYRA.COM

The website features an online store and expanded racingcoverage. Visit the site for a wealth of up-to-the-minuteinformationon liveodds,raceresults,exoticprobablesandafantasyhorseracinggamecalledSaratogaSHOWdown.Liveaudioisavailable.

n Saratoga Race Course Policies

Coolersarepermittedinthebackyard,apron,andTopoftheStretchareasonly.Coolersarenotallowedanywhereelseinthe building. No glass is permitted to be brought onto thepremises. Coolers are subject to search by NYRA securitypersonnel.

Pop-up tents and umbrellas are restricted to the backyardarea only. They are prohibited on the apron, and by thePaddock. However, if a tent or umbrella in the backyard isblockinganotherpatron’sviewofaTVmonitorortoteboard,theobstructionmustthenberemoved.

There is NO SMOKINGpermitted anywhere insidethe building, including thereserved seats, box area,andalldiningareas.

TherearespeciallymarkedareasforwheelchairsonlybehindReservedSeatSectionsJ (in theClubhouse)andM (in theGrandstand).

WHAT TO WEAR

Box Seat Area:Gentlemen–suitsorsportsjacketsrequired.Tiesnotrequired.Ladies–dresses,skirtsorslackoutfits.Nojeans,shortsorabbreviatedwearpermitted.

Clubhouse: No short shorts, cut-offs or abbreviated wearpermitted. No tank tops. Proper attire at management’sdiscretion.

Grandstand:Shirtsandshoesrequired.

TRACK SERVICES

Binocular Rentals: Located on the first floor, in theClubhouseandtheGrandstand.

ATMs:LocatedonthefirstfloorGrandstandattheendmutuelwindow;onthefirstfloorGrandstandnearFirstAid;onthefirstfloor

Grandstand adjacent to the Pony Tales Book Shop; in thePaddockarea,outsidetheCustomerServiceCenter;onthesecondfloorClubhouse,behindReservedSeatSectionC.

First Aid:LocatedonthefirstfloorGrandstand,behindtheCarouselMiniTheatre.

Lost and Found:Located intheSecurityOffice,firstfloorMezzanine,westend.

n See You in Saratoga!

TO GET THERE

SaratogaRaceCourseislocatedinUpstateNewYorkoffExit14ofI-87,theAdirondackNorthway.Itiswithinathree-hourdriveofNewYorkCity,BostonandMontreal,andisservicedby the Albany Airport and Amtrak stations in Albany-RensselaerandSaratogaSprings.

Forinformationcall718-641-4700

FromJuly23–September6call518-584-6200

www.nyra.com

ForVisitorPackageInformationCallSaratogaCountyat1-800-526-8970.www.saratoga.org

DIRECTIONS TO SARATOGA RACE COURSE

“From New York City you drive north for about 175 miles, turn left on Union Avenue and go back 100 years”.

- Legendary Sportswriter Red Smith

FROM NEW YORK METROPOLITAN AREA

New York Thruway (I-87) to Exit 24 at Albany, then theNorthway (I-87) to Exit 14. The track can also be reachedbyanalternateroute,leavingtheNorthwayatExit13N–USRoute9.

FROM WESTERN NEW YORK

New York Thruway (I-90) to Exit 28 at Fultonville, toJohnstown and Route 29E to Saratoga Springs, or Exit 27toAmsterdam,Route30NtoRoute67EtoBallstonSpaandRoute50toSaratogaSprings.

FROM UPSTATE AND CANADA

Northway(I-87)toExit14-SaratogaSprings.

FROM MASSACHUSETTS AND CONNECTICUT

MassTurnpiketoNYThruway(I-90),northtoExit24(Albany),thenNorthway(I-87)toExit14.

FROM VERMONT AND NEW HAMPSHIRE

Route40toSchuylervilleandRoute29toSaratogaSprings.

2010 Saratoga Race Course Brochure

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