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Horse Racing in Saratoga Springs NY

Saratoga Springs is home to the oldest thoroughbred racetrack in America. For just eight weeks each summer, guests at our Saratoga Springs hotel enjoy the Saratoga Race Course, host to the most elite horses in the world. 2024 Racing Dates: July 11 – September 2 The New York Race Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced the stake … Read More

8 Best Tips for a First Time Visit to Saratoga Race Course

~Know Before you Go to Saratoga~   Visiting the Saratoga Race Course for the first time? Plan your day at the races with these 8 tips from the Saratoga Arms! owners and staff! 1. Know Your History of the Saratoga Race Course The Saratoga Race Course is the first modern sports facility built in the … Read More

How to Watch the Saratoga Races in 2020

The Saratoga Race Course is — as of this writing — slated to open for the season on July 16. Of course, 2020 might have other plans for horse racing. With the COVID-19 outbreak still impacting many parts of the country, our Saratoga community is waiting to hear if the track will be open to … Read More

Horse Racing Season Itinerary, Simplified

72 Hours in Saratoga Springs during Racing Season

Your Racing Season Itinerary, Simplified The best time of year is upon us – horse racing season! For 8 weeks, beginning July 15th, this season is sure to bring excitement, and here at our downtown Saratoga’s award-winning hotel, we couldn’t be more ready! That’s why we’ve taken it upon ourselves to craft the perfect itinerary so … Read More

Watching racing at the Saratoga Race Course

Top 10 Things to Do at the Saratoga Race Course

Racing Season for Non-Gamblers Saratoga Springs, NY is the place to be in the summer! Many flock to our wonderful upstate New York town to see the thoroughbred racing at the famous Saratoga Race Course, but what can you do if you don’t bet? As a family-run hotel rated #1 in Saratoga Springs on TripAdvisor.com, … Read More