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Race 1: #7 Pretti Xtreme
Race 2: #3 Governor Sam
Race 3: #5 Brown Eyed Cat
Race 4: #7 Allied Attack
Race 5: #10 Sacred Image
Race 6: #6 Braca
Race 7: #7 Pay The Juice
Race 8: #1 Tax Implications
Race 9: #4 Tricky Temper
Race 10: #1 Dancing Dean
Race 11: #9 Shakrevenge
SARATOGA FRIDAY, AUGUST 16
Skidmore and Union Avenue:
Saratoga Springs will be prominently represented in Friday’s stakes action with the $150,000 Skidmore, a 5 1/2-furlong juvenile turf sprint, serving as the co-feature with the rescheduled $125,000 Union Avenue Handicap for New York-bred fillies and mares going six furlongs.
Premium Giveaway #3: Saratoga Trucker Hat (Photo):
The third premium giveaway of the season is a red and white Saratoga Trucker hat. This one-size-fits-all cap features a white Saratoga logo embroidered on a red patch above a red brim, with a white mesh wrap around the back. The premium giveaway is free with paid admission, while supplies last.
Betting Basics with Matthew DeSantis:
NYRA Bets Content Producer and Handicapper Matthew DeSantis will teach betting basics during Breakfast at Saratoga to give fans their best shot at walking away a winner. Classes will be held from 9 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. at The Porch.
Berkshire Bank Horse Sense:
Fans can pet a retired thoroughbred every Friday through Sunday from noon to 2 p.m. at Berkshire Bank Horse Sense. The family-friendly attraction is located inside Gate A and is presented by Berkshire Bank.
Tasting Trifecta:
Fans can enjoy complimentary samples of Cayman Jack Canned Cocktails and White Claw Hard Seltzer at the Boston Beer and White Claw Gazebos, respectively. Less than a furlong away outside the Jim Dandy Bar, presented by Great Jones Distilling Co., fans can sample the Bushmills Belfast Derby. Available to those 21 and older from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., while supplies last.
Saratoga Race Course Runs on Dunkin’:
Fans can enjoy samples of Dunkin’ Refreshers and SPARKD’ Energy by Dunkin’ outside Gates B and C beginning at 3:30 p.m. Complimentary Dunkin’ cards will also be distributed to guests departing the track, while supplies last.
Community Outreach Booth:
NYRA will host Saratoga Center for the Family, which educates, empowers and strengthens communities to reduce the effects of abuse, trauma and family dysfunction.
Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage:
The Purdy’s Summer Concert Stage will host live music from Rodeo Barons.
