The Official Saratoga 2018 Thread. Opening Day Friday July 20th
 

Per me D G Donk was the true Trainer champ at Saratoga for 2017 pound for pound or $ for $ per return on investment!!!

http://www.paceadvantage.com/forum/s...light=Saratoga

I’m not sure that he can repeat last years returns but if he can at least get half of that this year I would be greatful!!!

I will be keeping a sharp eye on his barn for the entire Saratoga season!!!

I will also be looking at his crop of Maidens on the Turf!!!

Hope they have their own timer and not bring the one up from Belmont.:rolleyes:

Frequently Asked Questions about the Saratoga Racetrack

https://www.saratogaracetrack.com/faq/

2018 Saratoga Race Course Giveaway Days

https://www.saratogaracetrack.com/giveaway-days/

Head to the Saratoga Race Course on the giveaway days listed below to get your FREE promotional item with paid admission!

2018 Premium Giveaway Schedule:
1. Sunday, July 22 - Saratoga Baseball Cap
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Baseball Hat Giveaway Presented by Saratoga Casino Hotel

2. Monday, August 6 - Saratoga Umbrella
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3. Monday, August 20 - Saratoga Blanket
race course blanket showing horses racing

Blanket Giveaway Presented by Upstate Ford Dealers

4. Sunday, September 2 - Saratoga Windbreaker
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All Saratoga Race Course guests visiting on giveaway days will receive one voucher with paid admission upon entry. This voucher can be redeemed for a premium item, while supplies last.

As part of the 2018 Season Perks program, season pass and season ticket plan holders are guaranteed a premium Saratoga giveaway item on the day of the giveaway, so long as the pass- or plan-holder is in attendance at Saratoga Race Course and redeems the giveaway item by 3 p.m. Redemptions will begin when the gates open to the general public.

I'm going to Saratoga for the first time on closing day. Will be coming down from a hotel in Vermont.

General Parking: Free!
Free every day, the general parking lots are located off Union Ave. Expect a long walk to the track and difficulty finding spots on popular race days.

What do they consider a long walk?

About the same distance as your hotel in Vermont is.:D

so you recommend comfortable shoes?:D

I figured this was a good place to put NYRA's daily track trends link. I had no idea they had this on their website until earlier, but what a fantastic and helpful resource and timesaver. Kudos to whoever came up with this idea.


https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/racing/track-trends


That link will take you to how the track played each day last season. The recently concluded Belmont meet link is on the page as well.

I do the Track Trends.

Last year, about two weeks ahead of the meet, I read that the materials mix of Saratoga's main dirt track surface had been changed. (More clay had been added.)

Q. Does anyone know if the materials mix for the Saratoga main dirt track surface has been changed again this year? (Or is the materials mix the same as last year?)


-jp

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It's an excellent resource and very much appreciated. Thank you.