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Saratoga Gets Its Own Pro Basketball Team
SARATOGA SPRINGS — The Spa City will soon be adding a new attraction: a professional basketball team called the Saratoga Racers. The Racers will be part of the American Basketball Association (ABA), a re-launched version of the legendary 1970s league that once featured stars such as “Dr. J” Julius Erving and Moses Malone. Saratoga will compete in the East Region’s White Division, which also includes the Albany 518 Ballers, Buffalo eXtreme, and Hudson Valley Rivermen.
Saratoga Grad Headed to Hall of Fame
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Kelsey Chmiel, a 2019 Saratoga Springs High School graduate, will be inducted into the Greater Capital Region Track, Field, and Cross Country Hall of Fame. She was selected in her first year of eligibility. While running for the Blue Streaks, Chmiel captured state and federation championships,...
Saratoga Jockey Karaoke Returns July 28
Get ready for a night of music, laughter, and unforgettable performances as the 12th Annual Riders Up! jockey karaoke contest, benefiting the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund (PDJF), returns to Saratoga Springs. This one-of-a-kind event, now one of the most highly anticipated evenings on the Saratoga race meet's social calendar, will take place on Sunday, July 28th at Vapor Night Club.
Fierceness dazzles in Jim Dandy as trainer Todd Pletcher wins race for second straight year
In his first appearance since a disappointing showing at Churchill Downs, Fierceness reminded the racing world just how dominant he can be Saturday night at Saratoga Race Course, winning the Grade 2, $500,000 Jim Dandy Stakes in convincing fashion for trainer Todd Pletcher.
Allerdice Hardware golf tourney benefits Kelly’s Angels
A total of 150 golfers teed off in Washington County on Thursday morning for a good cause. Allerdice Hardware, based in Saratoga Springs, held its annual charity golf tournament at Kingsbury National Golf Club. Forty-two teams played and tried to win some great prizes like grills, smokers and drill sets....
Saratoga Notebook, Presented by NYRA Bets: Casse Off to Blazing Start at Saratoga
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – It has been a sizzling start to the Saratoga summer for Hall of Fame trainer Mark Casse. Horses from his barn have done little wrong in the first 11 days of the 40-day meet at Saratoga Race Course. Casse has started 19 horses so far...
Big Three Emerge for Title Chase at Albany-Saratoga – DTD Exclusive
Things at the top of the point standings at Albany-Saratoga Speedway are getting congested as three drivers are vying for the top spot. Last Friday night, the three drivers in the hunt to date finished in the top three positions, with Jack Lehner earning his third win of the season, Peter Britten, the current point leader, finishing in second, and Marc Johnson coming home third. Coincidentally, Lehner’s win on Friday tied him for the most this season with Johnson at three.
'Veteran' Simulate Shows the Way in Saratoga Maiden Special
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – A pinch of seasoning produced a maiden-breaking recipe for Simulate (Kitten's Joy) Saturday in the opener at Saratoga Race Course. Making his second career start for Hall of Fame trainer Bill Mott, Simulate was in front from gate to wire on the inner turf course to win the $100,000 maiden special weight for 2-year-olds by a head over State's Rights (Constitution). The son of Camou (War Front), a half-sister to GI winner Lea, completed the 1 1/16 miles contest in 1:45.46. He paid $19.60 as the 8-1 fourth choice in the field of 10.
Mahaney Best On Stan Da’ Man Night At Albany-Saratoga
MALTA, NY – Mike Mahaney has had a lot of frustrating nights at Albany-Saratoga Speedway this season. Friday wasn’t one of them. On a night when everything was decent, from his race car to his starting position, Mahaney ended it in spectacular fashion, chalking up his first victory of the season in the 32-lap modified feature that highlighted the annual Stan Da’ Man Night at the historic Malta track.
'TDN Rising Star' World Record Runs Them Off Their Feet in Amsterdam
Siena Farm and WinStar Farm's 'TDN Rising Star' World Record (Gun Runner), third last out in the Maxfield Stakes at Churchill Downs June 30, received a much more aggressive ride from Flavien Prat Friday and ran a compact–but talented–field off their feet in the GII Amsterdam Stakes at the Spa.
Dontlookbackatall Steps Up for Graded Score in Caress
When morning-line favorite Roses for Debra scratched with a fever the morning of the race, her stablemate Dontlookbackatall was more than happy to finish the job with a late-closing victory in the $200,000 Caress Stakes (G3T) at Saratoga Race Course. The graded win was the first for the Pennsylvania-bred daughter...
Give John Kimmel An Assist for Brown's Maiden Win with Chancer McPatrick
SARATIOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.–Give an assist to trainer John Kimmel for fellow conditioner Chad Brown's latest 2-year-old win at Saratoga Race Course. Well, after the seventh race at the Spa was complete Saturday afternoon and Chancer McPatrick (McKinzie) was getting his picture taken, it was rival trainers Kimmel and Brown who were huddled together. They shared some laughs and a handshake.
Jefferson Street Faces 'Rising Star' Duo in Amsterdam
A small, but very select field of five 3-year-old colts is set to face the starter in Friday's $200,000 GII Amsterdam Stakes at Saratoga, a contest in which an argument could be made for each of the entrants. Godolphin's Jefferson Street (Street Sense) broke his maiden by nine lengths as...
A Year After Maple Leaf Mel Broke Down, Melanie Giddings Still Trying To Deal With Her Emotions
The anniversary is right around the corner, a gruesome tragedy that nobody who was at Saratoga that day will ever forget. It was among the darkest days in the long history of racing upstate. But nobody had it worse than trainer Melanie Giddings, who, in a fraction of second, saw Maple Leaf Mel (Cross Traffic) go from the sure winner of the GI Test Stakes to a horse who broke down inches before the wire and could not be saved.
Schuylerville Softball Players Make All-State Team
SCHUYLERVILLE — Three Schuylerville High School varsity softball players have been named to the 2024 Class B New York All-State Team. Pitcher Sophia Wahl, who graduated last month, was selected to the First Team, while infielder Gracelyn Kilburn and outfielder Riley Keefer both made the Third Team. Wahl received...
Silver Knott Takes on G2 Bowling Green
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y.— Godolphin’s Silver Knott will look to run his win streak to three in Sunday’s Grade 2, $250,000 Bowling Green, an 11-furlong inner turf test for older horses, at Saratoga Race Course. The 4-year-old Lope de Vega gelding is trained by Charlie Appleby, who boasts...
Race Lens Jim Dandy preview with Charles Trent
Fierceness most impressive in the Florida Derby (G1) March 30 at Gulfstream Park (Juliana Colombo) Charles Trent uses Race Lens and the Race Lens angles to preview The Jim Dandy Stakes at Saratoga on Saturday. Is this simply a showdown between Fierceness and Sierra Leone or do any of the...
Greylock Thunder Travel Squads Compete in New York, Greenfield
FORT EDWARD, N.Y. -- The Greylock Thunder 14U travel softball team went 1-1 on Saturday at the Titans Fastpitch Tournament. The Thunder, which started the tournament with a 5-0 win over Clifton Park's Miss Shen Storm on Friday, earned a 6-5 win over the South Troy Dodgers on Saturday morning.
Thorpedo Anna Will Run Against The Boys In The Travers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – With one dominating win after another so far this season, it was time for a new challenge for the imposing 3-year-old filly Thorpedo Anna (Fast Anna). Her trainer Kenny McPeek gave it to her on Saturday when he announced that Thorpedo Anna will make her...
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