This week marks a traditional high point in anticipation on the North American horse racing calendar, as Saratoga Race Course begins its summer meet Thursday, July 10. The lead-in vibe is a bit different this year, as historic upstate New York track held brief meets in early June and then again just last weekend for the July 4 Racing Festival normally run at Belmont Park.
2025 Saratoga Betting Preview: Top Trainers and Jockeys and the Best Spots to Bet Them In
The Saratoga Race Course summer season attracts the best horses and horsemen, not only from New York but from everywhere. Trainers from many circuits point their best horses to Saratoga, and the competition for winners is stiffer at the Spa than it is anywhere else. And when it comes to the nation’s leading riders, there is no meet in the country that can compete with the quality of the jock’s room at Saratoga. The title of leading rider at Saratoga carries more prestige than anywhere else.
Robin Goodfellow’s racing tips: Best bets for Tuesday, July 8
Mail Sport's racing expert Robin Goodfellow delivers his tips for Tuesday's meetings at Pontefract, Lingfield, Uttoxeter and Brighton.
Track Trends and Turf Tips to Help You Win at the 2025 Saratoga Meet
If you are a racing fan and you are not ready for the Saratoga Race Course meet, it might be time to check your pulse because Saratoga is the summer place to be for handicappers and horse racing aficionados. The highly anticipated 40-day Saratoga racing season lasts throughout the heart of the summer starting July 10, running five days a week Wednesdays through Sundays until Labor Day, Sept. 1.
