The Saratogian (Saratoga, NY)

Full slate of events this weekend lined up SUNDAY, JULY 28

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NYRA Press Office aspiring handicappe­rs the opportunit­y to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registrati­on begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstarda­ve Sports Bar with early entrants receiving a special NYRA Bets promotiona­l item.

At the Post Live with Andy Serling: Join NYRA’s Andy Serling as he talks with Hall of Fame jockey Gary Stevens and trainers Mike Maker and Stanley Hough during At The Post Live with Andy Serling from The Parting Glass in downtown Saratoga Springs at 8 p.m. The show, which is presented by NYRA Bets, airs on ESPN Radio 104.5 FM “The Team” and features interviews with racing industry newsmakers discussing the Saratoga meet. At the Post Live can also be accessed via the Across the Board with Andy Serling podcast.

Curlin: The day’s feature is the $100,000 Curlin for 3-year-olds at nine furlongs.

Taste NY: Craft Beer & Cider: The Friday edition of the popular weekly tasting event will offer guests the opportunit­y to sample craft beers and ciders produced exclusivel­y in New York State. Live music will accompany the tasting each Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participat­e.

PDJF Awareness Day: Saratoga Race Course will unite with racetracks across the country with autograph signings and photo opportunit­ies as part of PDJF Day Across America. Riders from the Saratoga jockey colony will sign autographs on the Jockey Silks Room Porch from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a suggested donation to PDJF. Fans who donate $5 will receive a commemorat­ive “Riders Up!” poster, while supplies last, and will be entered to win a framed limited edition “150 Years of Racing at Saratoga” print.

Fashion Saturdays: Designed to showcase the tradition of style in thoroughbr­ed racing, the weekly event will feature women’s and men’s fashion apparel from local retailers, as well as a selection of home décor and jewelry items. The event will be held each Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion.

Amsterdam: Sunday’s card will feature the Grade 2, $200,000 Amsterdam for 3-year-olds going six and half furlongs.

Family Fun Day at The Rail at the 1863 Club: Racing fans of all ages will have the opportunit­y to experience Saratoga’s newest hospitalit­y venue during this family-friendly day at the 1863 Club. Guests will enjoy a kid-friendly buffet and ice cream sundae station within the first-floor banquet space. Activities will include a magician, balloon animal maker and face painting. Tickets are $75 for adults and $45 for kids and are available by calling the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX.

Berkshire Bank Family Adventure Sundays: The popular kid-oriented weekly event will feature a wide variety of free family-friendly activities, games, attraction­s and educationa­l activities each Sunday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Coca-Cola Saratoga Pavilion. The theme for this week’s event is “Hocus Pocus,” featuring magic spell lessons, a giant cauldron and a createyour-own witch hat station. Children are encouraged to wear costumes.

Low Roller Challenge Handicappi­ng Contest: Every Sunday will include the Low Roller Challenge Handicappi­ng Contest, which allows aspiring handicappe­rs the opportunit­y to experience the thrill of tournament play for $40, with $30 going towards live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. Registrati­on begins at 11 a.m. near the Fourstarda­ve Sports Bar with early entrants receiving a special NYRA Bets promotiona­l item.

For more informatio­n about upcoming special events at Saratoga Race Course, visit https://www. nyra.com/saratoga/tickets/ events.

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