To Life!, a Capital Region non-profit organization that provides personalized breast cancer education and support services, will be accepting donations and sharing information at a trackside table inside Gates B and C.

“It is an honor for To Life! to be at Saratoga Race Course on Whitney Day,” said Executive Director Eileen Howe Bird. “Celebrating the strength and courage of breast cancer survivors is just one way we can bring awareness to this cause, as it has impacted us all in some fashion. We are grateful for the show of support from NYRA and the opportunity for our survivor honorees to be recognized and appreciated.”

Breast cancer survivors and their supporters will participate in the day's activities: Darlene Bauer will sing the National Anthem and To Life! representatives will announce the ceremonial call for “Riders Up” prior to Saturday's fourth race named in honor of the organization.

Fans are invited to take part in a “Best in Pink” fashion photo contest from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. across from the Travers Bar. Each fan who participates will receive a commemorative photo magnet and will be judged for their flair to wear pink.

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“We want to send a message to all cancer survivors, especially our patrons, our community and our very own team members that no one fights alone,” Ellis Park General Manager Matt Pressley said. “Ellis Park is all about community and family and this is a great opportunity to celebrate and spend the day with friends and family.”

Ellis Park will have a giveaway for the first 50 survivors through the main gate, as well as the opportunity for them to enter a drawing for one of three self-care packages. Race fans are encouraged to “chalk the walk” between the terrace and paddock tents in honor of their loved ones and to wear pink.

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12:30 p.m. – A special performance of the National Anthem from breast cancer survivor Tammy Ogsbury of Malta, NY.

1-3:00 p.m. – The “Best in Pink” fashion contest – fans are encouraged to wear their most fashionable outfit–prominently featuring pink-to have a chance to win a special prize package. Fans can enter at the Jockey Silks Room Porch. Participants will receive a keepsake magnet photo with a suggested $5 donation to support To Life!

Approx. 1:58 p.m. – Local breast cancer survivors will join riders from the Saratoga jockey colony in the paddock to announce “Riders Up” ahead of the afternoon's third race. Jockeys competing throughout the afternoon will wear pink armbands in recognition of the day's events.

Approx. 2:15 p.m. – NYRA will welcome local breast cancer survivors to the winner's circle for the day's third race, which will be named in their honor.

Approx. 4:29 p.m. – The winners of the “Best in Pink” fashion contest will visit the winner's circle to present the trophy for the day's seventh race.

For more information, visit www.nyra.com.

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“Fabulous Fillies Day is an annual tradition of our summer meet that helps refocus attention on breast cancer awareness,” said NYRA Community Affairs Manager Vanessa Rodriguez-Payne. “We encourage fans to join us as we celebrate the courage of survivors and the work of a local organization that serves as a vital resource and advocate for women in the Saratoga and Capital Region community.”

NYRA will welcome local breast cancer survivors to the winner's circle for the day's third race, which will be named in their honor in partnership with To Life!, a Capital Region non-profit organization that provides support services to breast cancer patients and their families.

The survivors will visit the paddock to announce “Riders Up” ahead of the third race. Jockeys competing throughout the afternoon will wear pink armbands in recognition of the day's events.

Fans are invited to participate in the “Best in Pink” fashion contest. They can enter by having their photo taken at the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 1 to 3 p.m. Participants will receive a keepsake magnet photo with a suggested donation of $5 to support To Life!

One woman and one man will be selected as the contest winners. Each winner will receive a double magnum bottle of Whispering Angel Rosé and two Clubhouse reserved seats for a day of their choice during the 2021 season.

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