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Strong numbers despite weather
By DAVID GRENING
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - Despite a dreary start and dreary finish, it was another strong season at Saratoga.
Total attendance was 1,049,309, surpassing the record of 1,011,669 set in 2001. The 2003 mark was a 5 percent increase over last year. The daily average of 29,147 was also a record, surpassing the average of 28,479 in 1989 when the meet was 24 days. (More)

Velazquez's Saranac win a perfect ending
By DAVID GRENING
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. - It was a fitting conclusion to an unprecedented meeting for jockey John Velazquez, as he guided Shoal Water to a 2 1/4-length victory over Urban King in the Grade 3, $108,800 Saranac Handicap on a soggy closing day at Saratoga.
It was one of two victories on the card for Velazquez, who finished the meet with 61 winners from 235 mounts. The 61 victories eclipsed Jerry Bailey's mark of 55 set in 2001 (More)

Crist's Saratoga Journal
By STEVEN CRIST
Every Wednesday and Saturday, Steven Crist will again share his Saratoga experiences, report on trends and offer his strategies for Saratoga. He will also be a frequent guest at this year's Saratoga handicapping seminars at Siro's. Click here.

Horses to Watch
From DRF SIMULCAST WEEKLY
Weekly horses to watch for Saratoga from DRF Simulcast Weekly. The archive begins with the last two horses to watch columns from the Belmont summer meet. Click here.

Handicapper's Saratoga Diary
From DRF SIMULCAST WEEKLY
Dave Litfin's weekly Handicapper's Diary column from DRF Simulcast Weekly. The archive begins with the last two diary columns from the Belmont summer meet. Click here.

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Siro's Seminar Webcast
With host HARVEY PACK
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Join host Harvey Pack and guests each Saratoga racing day (except Mondays) live* from Siro's in Saratoga Springs.
Seminar Time:
10:30-11:30 a.m. EDT

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DRF Saratoga Seminar at Siro's
Seminar archive will be posted shortly after the conclusion of each day's seminar and can be accessed from the same link above.
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SCHEDULE AUGUST 27-31
DAY DATE GUESTS
Wed. Aug. 27 Bill Taylor, Andy Serling
Thu. Aug. 28 Dave Grening, Jonathan Hardone
Fri. Aug. 29 Dave Litfin, Andy Serling
Sat. Aug. 30 Steve Davidowitz, Joe Cardello, Andy Serling
Sun. Aug. 31 Dave Grening, Joe Cardello, Brian Pochman
Hopeful of a Birdstone victory
By NOEL MICHAELS
The highlight of the final weekend of the six-week Saratoga meet is the first Grade 1 race of the season for juveniles, the $200,000 Hopeful Stakes. The nine-horse field for this year's running is loaded with talent which should make for an exciting race. (More)
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Saratoga Players' Guide
The best way to take on Saratoga is with a copy of the 2003 Players' Guides from Daily Racing Form.
Created specially for Saratoga, the 2003 Saratoga Players' Guide is the most powerful tool available for today's handicapper. Click here.
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