Saratoga will allow 100 percent capacity

ELMONT, N.Y. – With most COVID-related restrictions lifted in New York by Gov. Andrew Cuomo effective Tuesday, the New York Racing Association announced Wednesday that Saratoga will be open this summer at 100 percent capacity.

Fans will no longer be required to show proof of vaccination, but non-vaccinated individuals will be required to wear a facial covering during their day at Saratoga. As previously announced, fans who do show proof of vaccination will receive free grandstand admission to the July 15 opening day.

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Beginning June 26, the Whitney viewing stand on the Oklahoma training track will reopen to the pubic between 7 and 10 a.m. Prior to the opening of the meet, the stand will be accessible on Saturdays and Sundays only.

Meanwhile, Belmont Park is now open at 100 percent capacity for the remaining four weeks of the meet. However, walk-up general admission ($5) won’t be available until June 24. Until that time, fans must still pre-purchase tickets online.