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Why Saratoga jockeys are being lured away our last weekend

Aug 28, 2025

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Why Saratoga jockeys are being lured away our last weekend

Here’s who you’ll see if headed to the track this beautifully chill, for-the-locals weekend.

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How Travers stacked up against this year’s epic Whitney, Fasig-Tipton

Aug 25, 2025

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How Travers stacked up against this year’s epic Whitney, Fasig-Tipton

Sovereignty was must-see TV but a boring bet — what did this mean for NYRA?

Abby Tegnelia

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Party time: Local celeb wins with Caroline St. horse

Aug 16, 2025

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Party time: Local celeb wins with Caroline St. horse

Plus: Saturday morning Dish on Doc Severinsen and Renée Fleming at SPAC

Abby Tegnelia

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The corgi video that will make you sob (with joy)

Aug 11, 2025

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The corgi video that will make you sob (with joy)

And other weekend track tidbits that everyone’s talking about.

Abby Tegnelia

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Memorial race honors beloved member of Saratoga track family

Aug 11, 2025

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Memorial race honors beloved member of Saratoga track family

Friday’s Race 9 was dedicated to Bob Verbanic, whose early story embodies the behind-the-scenes magic of Saratoga track life.

Abby Tegnelia

Immigration

Whitney winner suspended, but racing for now

Aug 6, 2025

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Whitney winner suspended, but racing for now

New nonprofit gets retail boost. Counties off sanctuary list.

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Saturday’s Whitney-winning jockey suspended but will race today

Aug 6, 2025

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Saturday’s Whitney-winning jockey suspended but will race today

A Friday incident at the Spa got the reigning Eclipse Award-winner a three-day suspension — midway through a fantastic season.

Abby Tegnelia

food

Seinfeld heckler, track-exclusive treat, FOMO: Dish Saratoga

Jul 26, 2025

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Seinfeld heckler, track-exclusive treat, FOMO: Dish Saratoga

All that's worth dishing about this week.

Abby Tegnelia

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What Journalism’s headlining weekend win means for Saratoga

Jul 21, 2025

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What Journalism’s headlining weekend win means for Saratoga

What the Preakness winner’s epic, come-from-behind victory at the Haskell means for Saratoga.

Abby Tegnelia

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Jul 18, 2025

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MLB great Jayson Werth back in the Saratoga winner’s circle

And more exciting moments from an unusually wild mid-week day at the track.

Abby Tegnelia

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This moving Opening Weekend race brought tears to a stunned crowd

Jul 14, 2025

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This moving Opening Weekend race brought tears to a stunned crowd

An unexpected win landed a teary trainer and widow in the Winner’s Circle.

Abby Tegnelia

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Jul 9, 2025

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A sure-thing bet at the track? Giveaway days.

7 giveaway days, 7 prizes. Here's what you could add to your collection this year.

Saratoga Dispatch

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New dad Tyler Gaffalione is back, but will he make July 4 fest?

Jul 2, 2025

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New dad Tyler Gaffalione is back, but will he make July 4 fest?

Star jockey is racing for the first time since injury leave — where he’ll be on the Fourth, and when he’s returning to the Spa.

Abby Tegnelia

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Andy Serling names his top 5 horses to watch this summer at the Spa

Jul 2, 2025

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Andy Serling names his top 5 horses to watch this summer at the Spa

A major rivalry sparks excitement as we gear up for Saratoga’s (kinda) regular season.

Abby Tegnelia

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History comes alive for July 4 track celebration

Jul 2, 2025

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History comes alive for July 4 track celebration

A first-time NYRA collab brings founding-era flair to the inaugural July 4th Racing Festival.

Abby Tegnelia

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Saratogians mourn the death of horse racing icon D. Wayne Lukas

Jun 30, 2025

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Saratogians mourn the death of horse racing icon D. Wayne Lukas

The legendary Hall of Fame trainer won his last Triple Crown race for hundreds of horse owners with Saratoga ties.

Abby Tegnelia

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Why Saratoga jockeys are being lured away our last weekend

How Travers stacked up against this year’s epic Whitney, Fasig-Tipton

Party time: Local celeb wins with Caroline St. horse

The corgi video that will make you sob (with joy)

Memorial race honors beloved member of Saratoga track family

Whitney winner suspended, but racing for now

Saturday’s Whitney-winning jockey suspended but will race today

Seinfeld heckler, track-exclusive treat, FOMO: Dish Saratoga

What Journalism’s headlining weekend win means for Saratoga

MLB great Jayson Werth back in the Saratoga winner’s circle

This moving Opening Weekend race brought tears to a stunned crowd

A sure-thing bet at the track? Giveaway days.

New dad Tyler Gaffalione is back, but will he make July 4 fest?

Andy Serling names his top 5 horses to watch this summer at the Spa

History comes alive for July 4 track celebration

Saratogians mourn the death of horse racing icon D. Wayne Lukas

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