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Saratoga Race Course

Saratoga Race Course 2014 Summer Meet

Dates: July 18 - September 1
Saratoga Race Course 2014 Summer Racing Schedule: 40 days. Friday, July 18 through Monday, September 1, Labor Day. No racing on Tuesdays.
Post Times: 1pm Eastern.12:35pm Eastern every Wednesday and Thursday for Steeplchase races. On Travers Day, Saturday, August 23, first race post is 11:35am. On Labor Day, Monday, September 1, first post is 12:30pm.

Saratoga Race Course Track Facts and Information

Main Track:1 1/8-mile oval with seven-furlong chute; 4 percent banking on the turns; distance from final turn to the finish line is 1,144 feet.
WTC Mellon Turf: The Mellon (Outer) Turf Course is a one-mile (plus 98 feet) oval; 4 percent banking on the turns; distance from final turn to the finish line is 1,144 feet.
ITC Turf Course: The Inner Turf Course is a seven-furlong (plus 304 feet) oval; 4 percent banking on the turns; distance from final turn to finish is 1,164 feet.
Oklahoma Training Track: One-mile oval with a quarter-mile chute; 2 percent banking on the turns; distance from final turn to the finish line is 990 feet.
Oklahoma Turf Course: Seven-furlong oval; 2 percent banking on the turns; distance from final turn to the finish line is 1,024 feet.
Oklahoma Steeplechase course: Six-furlong oval, five fences.
Clare Court Training Track: Half-mile oval; 1.5 percent banking on the turns.

Saratoga Race Course 2014 Summer Wagering

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will present a $500,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 every Saturday at Saratoga Race Course, a $750,000 guaranteed Pick 4 on Whitney Day August second, and a $1 Million All Graded Stakes Pick 4 on Travers Day, August 23.

Although NYRA offers daily Pick 4’s on races 2 - 5 and the final four races of the day, the $500,000 guarantee applies only to the Late Pick 4 on Saturdays at Saratoga Race Course. The Late Pick 4 is a 50 cent minimum wager in which the bettor must correctly pick the winners of the last four races on the card, usually beginning with race eight.

On Travers Day, August 23, the guarantee will rise to $1 million in conjunction with the 145th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Travers Stakes. The Travers is supported by three additional graded events: the $500,000 Grade 1 Ballerine, the $500,000 Grade 1 Ketal One King’s Bishop, and the $250,000 Grade 2 Ballston Spa. The Late Pick 4 is scheduled to begin with Race 9 on Travers Day.

Saratoga Race Course Exotic Wagering

  • $1 - Rolling Daily Double beginning in Race 1.
  • $1 - Exacta on all races.
  • $1 - Quinella on races two and four.
  • $1 - Rolling Pick 3 beginning in Race 1.
  • $0.50 - Pick 4 on races 2-5 and last four races.
  • $0.50 - Pick 4 on races 3-6 and last four races when steeplechase is first race.
  • $1 - Trifecta on every race with five or more betting interests (stakes, allowances and handicaps with five or more betting interests will offer trifecta betting).
  • $1 - Superfecta on every race with 6 or more betting interests.
  • $1 - Pick 5 beginning in race 1, except on Steeplechase days when it starts in race 2.
  • $2 - Pick 6 on last six races.
  • $1 - Grand Slam begins on the fifth (nine-race card), sixth (10-race card), and seventh (11 race card) race.

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Those planning to play the majority of the Saratoga season should check out Brisnet.com/summer for savings plans on Ultimate PPs, Daily Selections, and ALL-Ways data files for the entire meeting.

Whether you play every day or any day, though, Brisnet.com has the information you need to cash in big at Saratoga and all your favorite tracks.

Saratoga to have plenty of television coverage in 2014:

For the fourth straight year NBC will broadcast from Saratoga to present a national broadcast of the meet's three biggest Saturdays.

Fox Sports1 will be at Saratoga for the first time and is scheduled for three broadcasts as part of the "Jockey Club Tour on FOX" series.

The schedule for the NBC Sports Group's live coverage of the 2014 Saratoga meet is as follows (all times Eastern):

Saturday, August 2

G1 Whitney (NBC), G1 Test (NBC)

5-6 p.m.

Saturday, August 23

G1 Travers (NBC), G1 Ballerina (NBC)

4:30-6 p.m.

Saturday, August 30

G1 Woodward (NBC Sports)

6-7 p.m.

The Schedule for Fox Sports 1's "Jockey Club Racing Tour" Live coverage of the 2014 Saratoga meet (all times Eastern):

Sunday, July 20

G1 CCA Oaks

5:30-7:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 10

G2 Saratoga Special

5-6:30 p.m.

Sunday, August 17

G1 Sword Dancer Invitational

5-6:30 p.m.

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About Saratoga Race Course

Since opening its gates in 1863, Saratoga Race Course has welcomed champion thoroughbreds, renowned trainers, celebrated jockeys and famed horsemen onto its tracks and into the hearts of millions of racing fans - making it one of the nation's most beloved destinations. Its character, elegance and charm have been impeccably preserved for almost a century and a half, and its beauty and tranquility have transcended generations. A truly unique summer oasis nestled in the
foothills of the Adirondacks, the Spa will today and always be affectionately known as "the summer place to be."

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Saratoga Race Course 2014 Summer Meet Stakes Schedule


Date Race Grade Purse Age Distance
Fri., Jul. 18 Schuylerville III $150,000 F2YO 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Fri., Jul. 18 Sir Cat* $100,000 3YO 1 Mile (Turf)
Sat., Jul. 19 TVG Diana I $500,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Turf)
Sat., Jul. 19 Sanford III $150,000 2YO 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sun., Jul. 20 Coaching Club American Oaks I $300,000 F3YO 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Sun., Jul. 20 Lucky Coin $100,000 4&UP 5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)
Mon., Jul. 21 Shine Again $100,000 F&M 3&UP 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
Wed., Jul. 23 Lake George II $200,000 F3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)
Thu., Jul. 24 Quick Call $100,000 3YO 5 1/2 (Turf)
Fri., Jul. 25 Curlin $100,000 3YO 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Sat., Jul. 26 Amsterdam II $200,000 3YO 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Jul. 26 Jim Dandy II $600,000 3YO 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Sun., Jul. 27 Shuvee Handicap III $200,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Mon., Jul. 28 HRTV Honorable Miss Handicap II $200,000 F&M 3&UP 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Wed., Jul. 30 Coronation Cup $100,000 F3YO 5 1/2 (Turf)
Thu., Jul. 31 A. P. Smithwick Memorial (Steeplechase) I $100,000 4&UP 2 1/16 (Turf)
Thu., Jul. 31 Evan Shipman (NYB) $100,000 3&UP 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Fri., Aug. 1 Smirnoff Sorbet Caress $100,000 F&M 3&UP 5 1/2 (Turf)
Sat., Aug. 2 Alfred G. Vanderbilt Handicap I $350,000 3&UP 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 2 De La Rose $100,000 F&M 4&UP 1 Mile (Turf)
Sat., Aug. 2 Whitney I $1,500,000 3&UP 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 2 Test I $500,000 F3YO 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 2 Lure $100,000 4&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)
Sun., Aug. 3 Waya $100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)
Mon., Aug. 4 NYSS Cab Calloway Division $100,000 3YO 1 Mile (Turf)
Mon., Aug. 4 NYSS Statue of Liberty Division $100,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf)
Wed., Aug. 6 John's Call $100,000 3&UP 1 5/8 (Turf)
Thu., Aug. 7 Birdstone* $100,000 3&UP 1 3/4 (Dirt)
Fri., Aug. 8 National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame II $200,000 3YO 1 1/16 (Turf)
Sat., Aug. 9 Fourstardave Handicap II $500,000 3&UP 1 Mile (Turf)
Sun., Aug. 10 Adirondack II $200,000 F2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sun., Aug. 10 Saratoga Special II $200,000 2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)
Mon., Aug. 11 Tenski $100,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf)
Wed., Aug. 13 Troy $100,000 3&UP 5 1/2 (Turf)
Thu., Aug. 14 Saratoga Dew (NYB) $100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Fri., Aug. 15 John Morrissey (NYB) $100,000 3&UP 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 16 Knob Creek Lake Placid II $300,000 F3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)
Sat., Aug. 16 Alabama I $600,000 F3YO 1 1/4 (Dirt)
Sun., Aug. 17 Sword Dancer Invitational I $500,000 3&UP 1 1/2 (Turf)
Sun., Aug. 17 Alydar* $100,000 4&UP 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Mon., Aug. 18 Summer Colony $100,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Wed., Aug. 20 Better Talk Now $100,000 3YO 1 Mile (Turf)
Thu., Aug. 21 Union Avenue (NYB) $100,000 F&M 3&UP 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)
Thu., Aug. 21 New York Turf Writers Cup (Steeplechase) I $150,000 4&UP 2 3/8 (Turf)
Fri., Aug. 22 Personal Ensign Invitational I $500,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Fri., Aug. 22 Lord & Taylor Tale of the Cat $100,000 3&UP 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 23 Travers Stakes I $1,250,000 3YO 1 1/4 (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 23 Ketel One King's Bishop I $500,000 3YO 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 23 Ballerina I $500,000 F&M 3&UP 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 23 Ballston Spa II $250,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)
Sun., Aug. 24 Albany (NYB) $250,000 3YO 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Sun., Aug. 24 West Point presented by Trustco Bank (NYB) $150,000 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)
Sun., Aug. 24 Yaddo (NYB) $150,000 F&M 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)
Sun., Aug. 24 Fleet Indian (NYB) $200,000 F3YO 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Sun., Aug. 24 Funny Cide (NYB) $200,000 2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sun., Aug. 24 Seeking the Ante (NYB) $200,000 F2YO 6 1/2 Furlongs (Dirt)
Mon., Aug. 25 Smart N Fancy $100,000 F&M 3&UP 5 1/2 Furlongs (Turf)
Wed., Aug. 27 P. G. Johnson $100,000 F2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)
Thu., Aug. 28 With Anticipation II $200,000 2YO 1 1/16 (Turf)
Fri., Aug. 29 Riskaverse $100,000 F3YO 1 Mile (Turf)
Sat., Aug. 30 Prioress II $300,000 F3YO 6 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 30 Bernard Baruch Handicap II $250,000 3&UP 1 1/16 (Turf)
Sat., Aug. 30 Forego I $500,000 3&UP 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sat., Aug. 30 Woodward I $600,000 3&UP 1 1/8 (Dirt)
Sun., Aug. 31 Spinaway I $350,000 F2YO 7 Furlongs (Dirt)
Sun., Aug. 31 Glens Falls III $150,000 F&M 3&UP 1 3/8 (Turf)
Mon., Sep. 1 Saranac III $300,000 3YO 1 1/8 (Turf)
Mon., Sep. 1 Hopeful I $350,000 2YO 7 Furlongs (Dirt)