Many a young racing fan has dreamed of flying down the stretch in the saddle of a fleet Thoroughbred, flashing past the finish line a winner of a big race. Those flights of imagination feed the dreams that bring people from all over the world to the racetrack in search of the joy of victory astride a powerful equine athlete.
Category: Horse Racing News
Six Breakfast Spots to Try in Saratoga Springs
If you find yourself in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., for the summer meet that runs from July 3 to Sept. 7, you’re in for a treat with its diverse and delicious restaurant options — including breakfast spots! Whether you’re craving a quick coffee and bagel or a leisurely sit-down breakfast, Saratoga Springs has something to offer everyone. Here are our top six spots to kick-start your day.
Why New York Knicks Fans Should Go to Saratoga This Summer
The wait – although “wait” doesn’t do 53 years justice – is over. Five boroughs and at least 5 million fans are currently on cloud nine after the New York Knicks won their first NBA championship since 1973 with a five-game decision over the San Antonio Spurs last month. Even following perhaps the biggest victory parade in pro sports history, the celebration for Knicks fans will not, and should not, end anytime soon. And what better way to keep the party going than at Saratoga?
Barbara Livingston: Renowned Photographer Devoted to Capturing Beauty of the Horse
Renowned photographer Barbara Livingston suspects Thoroughbreds view her as an “odd clicking person.” Humans would more likely describe her as a wonderful clicking person. Make no mistake, clicking sounds emanate from her almost constantly as she strives to record the magnificence of one horse after another, all the while brightening the dawn at racetracks across the country with her smile.
