SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY â For thoroughbred racing fans, today ushers in a sensation of euphoric bliss that can best be described as 40 days of Christmas morning passion. Many of the best racehorses, jockeys, and trainers in the land have made their annual sojourn to the Spa City to put on a six-week showcase of elite athletic competition at one of the most hallowed sporting venues in the world.
Saratogaâs back â and itâs time to rip open those presents!
After a year in which only a few owners and those essential to the day-to-day operations were able to attend the races at because of the pandemic, enthusiasm for a grand return to the iconic 157-year-old Saratoga Race Course is at a fever pitch.