Saratoga

NYRA Preview: Saratoga 8/25

What a historic day of racing we just witnessed. Yesterday lived up to everything I ever could’ve hoped to and more. Each race had a different storyline and provided thrill […]

Saratoga

NYRA Preview: Saratoga 8/24

This day has been circled on my calendar since the beginning of 2019, and it’s finally here: the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1)! With seven graded stakes races (six Grade […] Read More

Saratoga

NYRA Preview: Saratoga 8/23

We are only a day away from the mid-summer classic, but don’t be in such a Travers Stakes (G1) mindset that you overlook the Friday card. Not only will there […] Read More

Saratoga

NYRA Preview: Saratoga 8/22

After watching the Travers Stakes (G1) draw Tuesday night, I’m counting down the hours, minutes, even seconds. We are just two days away from the biggest day of the meet, […] Read More

Saratoga

NYRA Preview: Saratoga 8/21

I’ve waited for this weekend since the beginning of the meet and we’ve finally made it. On Saturday will be the Travers Stakes (G1), the pinnacle of the Saratoga summer. […] Read More

Saratoga

Saratoga Skinny: McGaughey, Code of Honor Seeking Historic Triumph in 150th Travers

Horse racing’s rich history defines its essence. When a sport has races that have been run since 1864, amidst a country deeply immersed in the middle of a Civil War, […] Read More

Saratoga

NYRA Preview: Saratoga 8/18

We cap this spectacular week of racing with the Summer Colony Stakes for fillies and mares 4-years-old and upward. Sunday’s card also wraps up a great week of maiden special […] Read More

Saratoga

NYRA Preview: Saratoga 8/17

Saturdays at Saratoga are always special, but this coming one is really significant. The card includes the Smart and Fancy Stakes, the Lake Placid Stakes (G2), and the 139th running […] Read More

Saratoga

NYRA Preview: Saratoga 8/16

As we close out the work week, we have one of the locals’ favorites this Friday, the $100,000 Skidmore Stakes. Since being added five years ago, this turf sprint shows […] Read More

Saratoga

Another great day of racing is upon us this Thursday, highlighted by the $100,000 Union Avenue Stakes for state-bred fillies and mares. For everyone (like myself) who consistently watches the […] Read More