The Runhappy Travers Stakes is coming to Saratoga Race Course this Saturday, and if you’re planning to attend New York’s biggest day of summer racing, we have ten things you need to know before you go. 1. The Travers is also known as the "Mid-Summer Derby."
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Great Eats Trifecta: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner Picks in Saratoga Springs
A day at the races is only part of the experience that racing fans can enjoy when visiting Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The whole city is centered around Saratoga Race Course’s meet during the summer, and you can also enjoy pastimes such as casino gambling, shopping, nightlife, and of course, loads of great dining while you are in town.
Thoroughbred Makeover Diary: Encouraging Dressage Tests at the Virginia Horse Center
Ever since I was a little girl, I have always wanted to show at the Virginia Horse Center. It’s about two hours away from our town and such a beautiful facility. I was so excited to discover that the Virginia Starter Horse Trials were being held there and offered just dressage tests in addition to the horse trials. Fin had conquered being stalled last month, but I also did not want Kentucky to be her first overnight show experience. This seemed like the perfect opportunity to get Fin in a bigger environment, practice our dressage tests, and practice our traveling skills!
Where to Watch/Listen: Horse Racing Coverage Aug. 17-21
The upcoming weekend on the horse racing calendar is absent any Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” preps – a rare occurrence this season and into early fall – but still is populated by several major stakes, highlighted by the Alabama Stakes for 3-year-old fillies at Saratoga, the
