Saratoga 2022
July 14 - Sept. 5
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Derrynane seeks smoother trip in Galway Stakes
David Grening Aug 8, 2022
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Bankit, Sea Foam face off in shortened Evan Shipman
David Grening Aug 10, 2022
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Rich Strike works five furlongs before heading to Saratoga for Travers
Marty McGee Aug 10, 2022
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With help from new agent and old allies, Castellano reinvents himself
David Grening Aug 10, 2022
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Saratoga or Saratoga Race Course is a horse racing track located in Saratoga Springs, New York. It is one of the oldest sports facilities still operating in the country, having been founded in 1863. The Saratoga meeting runs from mid-July through Labor Day weekend every year.
Saratoga is home to some of the best stakes races in the country, as well as the best stakes schedule. Every single day of the meet features a top-class race, something no other track can boast. The $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) tops the meet, followed by the $1 million Whitney (G1) and the Saratoga Derby (G1). The $750,000 Sword Dancer (G1), $700,000 Saratoga Oaks (G1), $600,000 Personal Ensign (G1), $600,000 Forego (G1), $500,000 Test (G1), and $500,000 Fourstardave (G1) are just some of the other major races.
Saratoga, which is commonly known as The Spa, is also affectionately known as the “Graveyard of Champions” because some of the sport’s most notable defeats happened there. Man o’ War suffered his only career defeat at Saratoga in 1919, Secretariat lost the 1973 Whitney to Onion, Rachel Alexandra was defeated by Persistently in the 2010 Personal Ensign, and Triple Crown winner American Pharoah looked invincible until Keen Ice won the 2015 Travers Stakes.
Although most of the races at Saratoga are on the flat main turf or dirt course, there are several Steeplechase races that take place each year. In 2022, the Wilson Mile chute, a fixture long gone since 1972, was rebuilt for use during the races.
Q: When is the 2022 Saratoga Meet?
Saratoga runs from Thursday, July 14 through Monday, September 5. Other than Labor Day there is no racing Monday or Tuesday.
Q: What are the best races at Saratoga?
The biggest race is the $1.25 million Travers Stakes (G1) which is run on August 27. It is one of five Grade 1 races on the day, including the $750K Sword Dancer and the $600K Personal Ensign. Other big races include the $1 million Whitney (G1) and $1 million Saratoga Derby (G1) on August 6 and the $500K Fourstardave Handicap (G1) on August 13.
Q: How do you bet on Saratoga?
DRF Bets offers daily wagering and race viewing for Saratoga.
Q: What time does Saratoga start?
Post time at Saratoga is usually 1:05pm, but it is 12:35pm on August 6 and September 3, 4, and 5, and 11:35am on August 27.
Q: What bets does Saratoga have? And Where can I get Saratoga odds?
Saratoga’s wagering menu includes Win, Place, Show, Exacta, Trifecta, Superfecta, Daily Double, Quinella, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 5, Pick 6, and a Grand Slam.
DRF Bets will have live odds for Saratoga.
