WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9 Johnstone Mile: New York-bred fillies and mares will compete in Wednesday’s $125,000 Johnstone Mile Handicap starting from the Wilson Chute. The Johnstone Mile Handicap honors NYRA’s late Racing Operations Manager Bruce Johnstone, who held that position for…
SARATOGA HIGHLIGHTS: WEEK 5
CODY’S WISH RECEIVES SPECIAL VISITOR ON THE EVE OF THE WHITNEY
Thoroughbred’s namesake travels to Saratoga Race Course with his family for heartfelt visit with Whitney morning-line favorite SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today hosted a special guest at Saratoga Race Course ahead of Saturday’s…
96TH RENEWAL OF THE WHITNEY TO CULMINATE A DAY OF FUNDRAISING AND FASHION AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE
Fundraiser for local breast cancer support organization and pink fashion contest are planned as part of the day’s special activities SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will host one of its signature days of the…
DUNKIN’ HOSTS FOOD DRIVE AT NEWLY REMODELED WYNANTSKILL RESTAURANT
Donated non-perishable food items will benefit Hope 7 Community Center food pantry WYNANTSKILL, N.Y. – As a continuation of the partnership established at the recent grand reopening celebration of Dunkin’ at 69 Main Avenue in Wynantskill, the local restaurant will host…
109-YEAR-OLD WESLEY COMMUNITY RESIDENT CELEBRATES HER BIRTHDAY
Paula Griffith rang in her 109th year with a party at the Embury Café on Friday, July 28 Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – Paula Griffith, a resident of The Wesley Community’s Embury Apartments, celebrated her 109th birthday on Friday, July 28…
SARATOGA HIGHLIGHTS: WEEK 4
WHAT: Week #4 at Saratoga Race Course WHEN: Wednesday, August 2 – Sunday, August 6 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 2 De La Rose: Wednesday’s 20th running of the $135,000 De La Rose, a one-mile inner turf test for older fillies and mares that…
STUYVESANT PLAZA INTRODUCES FAMILY FUN AND FITNESS PROGRAMMING
Lattes & Littles and Revive & Thrive to be offered beginning in August GUILDERLAND, N.Y. – Stuyvesant Plaza continues to expand its community offerings with two new event series focused on the health and well-being of guests. The monthly series…
THE WESLEY FOUNDATION TO HOST ANNUAL SARATOGA 9 & WINE GOLF FUNDRAISER
Aug. 8 event to benefit Wesley Health Care Center’s Life Enrichment Program Saratoga Springs, N.Y. – The Wesley Foundation, the philanthropic arm of The Wesley Community in Saratoga Springs, will host its annual Saratoga 9 & Wine golf fundraiser on…
SARATOGA HIGHLIGHTS: WEEK 3
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 Honorable Miss Handicap: Eclipse-award winning filly Echo Zulu will headline Wednesday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Honorable Miss Handicap, a six-furlong sprint for fillies and mares. Saratoga Live: Saratoga Live presents daily coverage and analysis of the summer meet at…
NYRA TO HOST JOCKEY TRADING-CARD FUNDRAISER ON PERMANENTLY DISABLED JOCKEYS’ FUND AWARENESS DAY
Twenty jockeys will be featured on limited-edition trading cards that are available in packs of five SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will pay tribute to the distinguished jockey colony at Saratoga Race Course while…