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Hometown Jockey wins the Lake George Stakes
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — In the Lake George Stakes, Saratoga jockey Dylan Davis had a chance to reign victorious. Riding his horse Pounce, Davis faced a tough challenge as Pounce wasn't even in the top four with a quarter of a mile to go. In the final stretch, the horse trained by Mark Casse surged ahead and claimed victory, winning by three-quarters of a length.
Billings Outlaws win ArenaBowl championship with victory over Albany Firebirds
EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Isaac Harker threw five touchdown passes — all to Duane Brown — and the Billings Outlaws won ArenaBowl XXXIII on Friday with a 46-41 victory over the Albany Firebirds at the American Dream Meadowlands. Harker and Brown connected on two touchdown passes in...
Force Wins 16U Division at Dalton CRA Tournament
DALTON, Mass. – The Berkshire Force rallied for three runs in the top of the sixth to break a tie and held off the Saratoga Smash in the bottom of the inning to earn a 12-11 win in the 16-and-under division title game at the Dalton CRA Tournament on Sunday.
Second Winner For The Late Improbable As Governor Sam Delivers At The Spa
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – With majority owner Alex Bregman in Seattle for the Houston Astros' game against the Mariners, his partner, Reagan Swinbank, took care of the winner's circle duties Friday at Saratoga Race Course following Governor Sam's (Improbable) impressive maiden-breaking victory. Swinbank said he jumped at the opportunity...
Thorpedo Anna wins Coaching Club American Oaks Stakes
Saratoga Springs, NY (WRGB) — Thorpedo Anna left no doubts in the Coaching Club American Oaks, as trainer Kenny McPeek's horse secured the Grade One race. The 2-1 favorite had previously won the precursor to this year's Kentucky Derby and most recently claimed victory in the Acorn Stakes during Saratoga's Belmont Week.
NYRA to Honor First Responders at Saratoga July 25
The New York Racing Association, Inc. will continue its tradition of honoring police officers, firefighters, paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs) for their dedication and service to the community on First Responders Day, Thursday, July 25, at Saratoga Race Course. First Responders Day is presented this year for the first time by Albany Med Health System.
Future Is Now Faces Familiar Foes in G3 Caress
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.— R. Larry Johnson’s Maryland-homebred Future Is Now headlines a talented 11-horse field as the top-three finishers of last month’s Grade 2 Intercontinental reunite in Thursday’s Grade 3, $200,000 Caress presented by Albany Med Health System, at Saratoga Race Course. Trained by Michael Trombetta,...
Incentive Pay Gives Brown First 2-Year-Old Win Of Saratoga Meet
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – When the seventh race at Saratoga Race Course was finished Saturday, Chad Brown, who deflects credit often, did it once more. The six-time leading trainer at the Spa had just won a $100,000 maiden special weight with the 5-2 favorite, Incentive Pay (Volatile). It was the first juvenile starter of the meet for Brown.
Book’em Danno Surges for Nose Score in Jersey Shore
OCEANPORT, N.J.— Trainer Derek Ryan and Book’em Danno got everything they wanted out of Friday’s $115,000 Jersey Shore Stakes at Monmouth Park — but just barely. Roused by jockey Samuel Marin as he launched a furious stretch drive, Grade 1 winner Book’em Danno surged at the wire to beat Little Ni by a nose in his final prep before the Grade 1 Allen Jerkens at Saratoga on Aug. 24.
Dornoch Exits Haskell Well, Returns to Saratoga
Following his July 20 victory in the $1 million Haskell Stakes (G1) at Monmouth Park, Dornoch walked off the van early the morning of July 21 and into Danny Gargan's barn at Saratoga Race Course. The trainer was still walking on air. "We're very happy. He came out of the...
Varin Wins ESS Feature at Albany Saratoga
MALTA, N.Y. (July 19, 2024) — Danny Varin won the Empire Super Sprints feature Friday night at Albany Saratoga Speedway. Varin, Fonda, New York, charged from seventh starting position for the victory over eighth starting Matt Tanner. Jordan Poirier, Jason Barney from 12th, and Davie Franek rounded out the top five.
On Target – CCA Oaks Preview
Thorpedo Anna stepped out of her stall about 20 minutes before sunrise Thursday morning, into the dark and humid air, right on time and right on schedule. The sun wasn’t up but activity in the Oklahoma Annex picked up considerably in those minutes before light poked through the tall trees around the eastern edges of Caroline Street and Fifth Avenue. Buckets clattered, hoses turned on and off to clean feed tubs and fill water buckets, Latin music played, crows crowed, birds chirped and the gentle clip-clop of the first hooves to hit the wash pad cut the early-morning peace.
Donegal Momentum Makes Graded Stakes Debut in G2 Amsterdam
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.— Donegal Racing’s lightly-raced Donegal Momentum is set for his graded stakes debut in Friday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Amsterdam, a 6 1/2-furlong sprint for sophomores, at Saratoga Race Course. Trainer Tom Morley, who saddled The Big Torpedo to win the $150,000 Cab Calloway division of...
Epson Tour celebrates 40 years in Albany
Guilderland, NY (WRGB) — The Epson Tour has become a cherished tradition in the Capital Region, attracting golfers from across the world. The tour serves as a stepping stone for up-and-coming women professional golfers aiming to make their way to the LPGA. This weekend marked the tour’s 40th anniversary...
Caress Provides Rematch of Intercontinental Leaders
Sometimes a race is so good, you have to see it again. That appears to be the case with the July 25 Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course. The top three finishers in the June 7 Intercontinental Stakes (G2T) who were separated by a neck run it back in Thursday's sprint over the same 5 1/2 furlongs at the Spa.
NYS Girls Wrestling Tournament coming to Albany
ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) – One of the state’s newest girls sports is gaining a major championship. The New York State Public High School Athletic Association made it official that a full state tournament will be coming to Albany next year. The date will be Thursday, February 27 at MVP Arena in Albany. It’s the same […]
Virgin Colada Delivers Big Kick to Give Resolute a Notable Victory
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Add Virgin Colada (More than Ready) to the Resolute Racing's burgeoning list of firsts. So, so many firsts in its first season of racing. With her huge finish in the stretch in the seventh race Sunday at Saratoga Race Course, Virgin Colada got to the wire first, a half-length in front of Running Away (Gun Runner) in the 1 1/16-miles maiden special weight contest for 2-year-old fillies and was promptly tabbed a 'TDN Rising Star.' She won her, yes, first start in 1:44.32 and paid $11.20 as the 9-2 second choice in the field of 10.
Appleby-Trained Godolphin Stars on the Saratoga Turf Worktab
Five Charlie Appleby-trained stakes horses from the Godolphin barn breezed over the Oklahoma training turf Friday, including Beautiful Love (Ire) (Siyouni {Fr}), Eternal Hope (Ire) (Teofilo {Ire}), Legend of Time (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), Ottoman Fleet (GB) (Sea The Stars {Ire}) and Cinderella's Dream (GB) (Shamardal). Eternal Hope made...
Siena Water Polo Program Receives All-Academic Awards with Impressive GPAs
The Siena Water Polo program received the Team Academic Award and 12 All-Academic individual honors from the ACWPC for their academic achievements during the 2023-2024 school year. The team earned the Team Academic Award for maintaining a 3.32 cumulative GPA. Two freshmen, Catherine Williamson and Rebecca Currie, achieved a perfect...
Saratoga Picks | Shuvee Stakes 2024
Omar Aldabbagh and Jeff Ganje’s graded stakes-winner Shotgun Hottie bears strong form as she guns for Sunday’s Grade 2, $200,000 Shuvee, a nine-furlong main track test for older fillies and mares, at Saratoga Race Course. The Shuvee is slated as Race 5 on Sunday’s 11-race program at Saratoga...
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