{"id":31670,"date":"2019-02-14T11:32:02","date_gmt":"2019-02-14T16:32:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/?p=31670"},"modified":"2019-02-15T12:44:56","modified_gmt":"2019-02-15T17:44:56","slug":"season-at-saratoga-race-course-will-begin-july-11-but-still-maintains-40-days-of-racing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.glensfalls.com\/glensfallsbusinessjournal\/2019\/02\/season-at-saratoga-race-course-will-begin-july-11-but-still-maintains-40-days-of-racing\/","title":{"rendered":"Season At Saratoga Race Course Will Begin July 11, But Still Maintains 40 Days Of Racing"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Fans enjoy a day at the races during last year\u2019s meet at Saratoga Race Course. This year, the meet will start July 11, but there will be no racing on Mondays and Tuesdays, except for Labor Day.
Courtesy NYRA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The New York Racing Association has extended the summer racing season at Saratoga Race Course.
\nNYRA adjusted racing dates for the Belmont Park spring\/summer meet and the Saratoga summer meet to ensure the continuity of racing operations in New York in light of proposed timelines for the construction of a new arena at Belmont Park, officials said.
\nThe Saratoga meet will begin on July 11, but the number of racing days remains at 40. In the past, each Tuesday was a dark day when races were not held. This season, Monday and Tuesday will be dark days, except for Labor Day, which traditionally is the final day of the meet and will remain so.
\nAccording to NYRA, the adjustment is based on initial timelines presented by Empire State Development (ESD) and the New York Arena Partners (NYAP) for the potential construction of an arena for the National Hockey League\u2019s New York Islanders at Belmont Park.
\nThe construction timeline presented by ESD and NYAP through the public hearing process in early January indicates that work on the new arena at Belmont Park could begin as early as the second quarter of 2019, leading to potential disruption during morning training and afternoon racing. These changes to the racing calendar are designed to protect equine and human athletes, and to mitigate potential impact to horsemen and the backstretch community.
\nAs approved by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), the Belmont Park spring\/summer meet will feature a revised 48-day calendar to commence on Friday, April 26 and run through Sunday, July 7.
\n\u201cGiven the initial and proposed timelines for the potential construction of a new arena at Belmont Park, we believe it is the responsible action to move our racing operations to Saratoga Race Course slightly earlier than usual this summer,\u201d said NYRA Interim CEO David O\u2019Rourke. \u201cWe appreciate the patience of our horsemen, fans and the community in awaiting this announcement. We are working diligently with our stakeholders to ensure a smooth transition to this new calendar.\u201d
\n\u201cThe New York Thoroughbred Horsemen\u2019s Association (NYTHA) and New York\u2019s horsemen understand that the possible construction on the Belmont property will require flexibility and accommodation from the state\u2019s entire thoroughbred community,\u201d said NYTHA President Joe Appelbaum. \u201cWe will work with NYRA to ensure the safety of our horses and riders and to do all we can to protect the thousands of jobs in our backstretch community as we navigate this challenging time. NYTHA supports the interim solution NYRA has worked out for summer racing dates. While it presents certain complications, we all get to spend five extra days a year in Saratoga \u2013 which is always good for the soul.\u201d
\nSaratoga Springs Mayor Meg Kelly offered her steadfast support of the adjustment to the Saratoga race meet calendar.
\n\u201cThe city stands firmly ready to support NYRA in any way we can. We have no doubt that the new calendar has been thoughtfully planned and will be expertly executed,\u201d said Mayor Kelly. \u201cThe new schedule will bring both anticipated and unanticipated benefits to our summer racing season, and we will use the city\u2019s resources to make it even more successful than ever.\u201d
\nSaratoga-based stakeholder organizations, including the Saratoga Race Course Local Advisory Board and Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, offered their endorsement.
\nThe Grade 1 Whitney stakes will run on Saturday, Aug. 3; and the 150th anniversary running of the Travers will take place on Saturday, Aug. 24.
\nFor more information, visit NYRA.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The New York Racing Association has extended the summer racing season at Saratoga Race Course. 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