Opening day at historic Saratoga Race Course is like Christmas Day for racing fans. For 40 fun-filled days, some of the top horses, trainers, and jockeys congregate in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for some of the best racing action all year long.
Month: July 2022
Whip rules: Jockeys to be disqualified for serious breaches
Horses whose jockeys seriously breach whip rules will be disqualified under new plans for British racing.
Ten Things to Know About the 2022 Saratoga Meet
There’s nothing quite like a summer in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., a small town nestled near the Adirondacks that comes alive each July as Thoroughbred racing returns to Saratoga Race Course. This year’s meet kicks off July 14, attracting many of the best horses, trainers, and jockeys, as well as avid fans and bettors, from across the country. Read on for 10 must-know facts about this year’s Saratoga meet.
Triple Crown Turning Point: Count Fleet on the Market
By 1943, the United States was more than a year into World War II, with Allied forces fighting in both Europe and the Pacific. For many, the racetrack served as a distraction, a place to get away from the heaviness of reality and find personalities to root for in challenging times.
