NYRA celebrates its fans all week long
NYRA Press Office
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will thank its fans with a series of special offers during Fan Appreciation Week at Saratoga Race Course. Fans will enjoy savings on reserved seats and reserved tables in the Fourstardave Sports Bar and Miller Lite Picnic Paddock, as well as numerous food and drink specials. F
Fans will have another opportunity to take home a premium giveaway item during the Saratoga Giveaway Sale on Wednesday, August 28 and Thursday, August 29.
NYRA will host a Dog Adoption Clinic on Friday, August 30 from noon to 4 p.m. in partnership with News 10 ABC and Pet Connection with Steve Caporizzo.
Fans can enjoy a Southwestern-Style Labor Day Weekend BBQ in the all-new 1863 Club Friday, August 30 through Monday, September 2.
Labor Day Weekend (August 31-September 2) will feature a special first post time of 12:30 p.m. and a total of seven graded stakes, including the Grade 1, $750,000 Woodward presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday, August 31.
Fans on Sunday, September 1 will enjoy the final giveaway of the season - a Saratoga zip-up hoodie sweatshirt, presented by Lia Infiniti. Free with paid admission, while supplies last.
Labor Day will mark a mandatory payout for the new Empire 6 in which the entire net pool plus jackpot amount will be distributed to those bettors selecting the greatest number of winners on Monday’s card.
Live racing resumes at Saratoga on Wednesday, August 28 with a 12:50 p.m. first post. The Empire 6 jackpot carryover is $367,918. and distilleries during this weekly event. Live music will accompany the tasting 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.
Low Roller Challenge Handicapping Contest: Thursday 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.
At the Post Live with Andy Serling: Join NYRA’s Andy Serling as he talks with NYRA CEO & President Dave O’Rourke, trainers Chad Brown and Dale Romans and NYRA Director of TV Broadcast Operations Eric Donovan 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. BANKROLL: $653.60 I must use this space to comment on the antics of two people who have been very nice to me at various points in my racing career. On Wednesday, Laffit Pincay III and Jonathon Kinchen decided to swap wardrobes, leading to Laffit looking like a tourist (albeit one with hair that is somehow always perfect) and Jonathon looking unusually dapper. Big Red Spring in the backyard. NYRA will underwrite adoption fees for animals placed with a new family during the clinic. Only dogs will be available for adoption. Participating animal shelters and rescue groups include: Companion Animal Placement Program; German Shephard Rescue of NY; Greyt Companions; and the Saratoga County Animal Shelter.
Southwestern-Style Labor Day BBQ: Fans are invited to enjoy a southwestern-style Labor Day Weekend BBQ while experiencing The Rail at the 1863 Club, the first-floor banquet space I’m going to stay away from the “who wore it better?” discussion that has ensued. To be blunt, nobody can look good in Hawaiian shirts (sorry, guys). Having said that, it was a witty, clever idea that got a chuckle out of a bunch of horse racing fans, many of whom have the same tolerance for humorous fun as the dearlydeparted Grumpy Cat. Well done, gents! WEDNESDAY’S RESULTS: Nic and Zoe got cooked at the all-new 1863 Club. The event, hosted Friday, August 30 through Labor Day, Monday, September 2, is $85 per person. Reservations are available at Ticketmaster.com.
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 from noon to 5 p.m. in the CocaCola Saratoga Pavilion. Guests will enjoy five samples for $5. Must be 21 years or older to participate. on the front end in the seventh, and we dropped another $30. THURSDAY’S PLAY: My action comes late in the card. I sincerely hope #6 CRYSTALLE doesn’t go favored in the ninth race (the P.G. Johnson), as I think she’s the horse to beat. In addition to a $10 win/place bet, I’ll single her in $5 doubles that end with #5 EIGHTY SEVEN NORTH, #9 MOLLY’S NIGHTHAWK, #12 GUNBOAT DIPLOMACY, and #13 IDEATIONAL. TOTAL WAGERED: $40