Saratoga Race Track
The oldest throughbred race track in the United States, Saratoga Race Course – often referred to as The Spa – is located in upstate New York, and is the premier summer racing venue in the country, and features dual turf courses. Saratoga also hosts an annual thoroughbred sale.
Saratoga Race Track Layout
Along with the 1 1/8 mile dirt course, the track also features an one-mile outer turf course (the Mellon Course) and an inner seven-furlong turf track. Saratoga also holds steeple chase racing on the turf.
Track History & Facts
Even if you've never been to the Saratoga Race Track, you probably know about it. The Saratoga Race Track, located in New York, is an American icon. The Saratoga Race Track has been featured in Hollywood motion pictures such as: Billy Bathgate, the Horse with Dreamy Eyes and the Oscar-nominated motion picture Seabiscuit.
Just how popular is horse racing at Saratoga? The town of Saratoga Springs only has a population of around 27,000 residents. Yet, every summer when the thoroughbreds return to the Saratoga Race Course, the population of Saratoga Springs more than triples. When you visit Saratoga Springs or the Saratoga Race Course you are surrounded by history. There are more than 1,000 buildings listed in the national register of historic places. Saratoga Springs restaurants and nightspots have become a must visit locations for vacationers. Some will tell you, it just does not get any better than a day at the The Spa.
Saratoga Betting Odds
When you can’t get to the track, wagering through an online racebook is the best way to get in on the action. Our recommended racebooks give competitive odds, and guaranteed customer service.
