Saratoga's Oklahoma barn area, training track to open next week

The barn area on the Oklahoma side of Saratoga will open on Tuesday and training can begin over the training track on Thursday, the New York Racing Association announced Friday.

Typically, and by statute, the barn area opens in mid-April, but the opening was delayed due to the coronavirus pandemic. Prior to the meet starting, the Oklahoma side is largely populated by the big outfits such as those of Chad Brown, Todd Pletcher, Bill Mott, and Christophe Clement.

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The Oklahoma barn area, including the Whitney viewing stand, will be closed to owners and the general public. Access will be restricted to essential personnel duly licensed by NYRA and the New York State Gaming Commission.

All personnel working at the Oklahoma training track must test negative for COVID-19 or test positive for the antibodies for COVID-19. This applies to both local personnel as well as those arriving from other regions.

All personnel approved to be on the property will be required to complete a daily health screening and temperature check conducted by trained EMTs.