The Saratoga Race meet is set from July 3 to September 1, 2025, in Saratoga Springs, attracting racing enthusiasts with its thrilling horse races and social events. A highlight is Travers Day on August 23, known as the "Mid-Summer Derby," featuring top thoroughbreds and a festive atmosphere. The event includes a detailed stakes schedule with significant races like the GI Diana, GI Whitney, and GI Jockey Club Gold Cup, among others, offering a rich experience for attendees.
The highly anticipated Saratoga Race meet is scheduled to take place from Thursday, July 3rd through Monday, September 1st, 2025. This annual event draws racing enthusiasts from all over, offering an exciting atmosphere filled with thrilling horse races, social gatherings, and a chance to enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Saratoga Springs.
One of the most significant days during the Saratoga Race meet is Travers Day, which will occur on Saturday, August 23rd, 2025. This day is often referred to as the "Mid-Summer Derby" and is one of the most prestigious events in the horse racing calendar. On Travers Day, spectators can look forward to watching some of the finest thoroughbreds compete for glory, as well as enjoying a festive atmosphere filled with activities, food, and camaraderie among racing aficionados.
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Saratoga Stakes Schedule:
- Thursday, July 10, 2025: (Listed) De La Rose
- Friday, July 11, 2025: GIII Coronation Cup
- Saturday, July 12, 2025: GI Diana, GII Bowling Green
- Sunday, July 13, 2025: GIII Quick Call pres. by Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
- Wednesday, July 16, 2025: Suzie O'Cain (NYB)
- Thursday, July 17, 2025: Rick Violette (NYB)
- Friday, July 18, 2025: GII Shuvee
- Saturday, July 19, 2025: GI Coaching Club American Oaks, GIII Caress, GII Alfred G. Vanderbilt
- Sunday, July 20, 2025: GII Honorable Miss
- Wednesday, July 23, 2025: GI A.P. Smithwick Memorial
- Thursday, July 24, 2025: (Listed) Curlin
- Friday, July 25, 2025: GII Amsterdam pres. by Albany Med Health System
- Saturday, July 26, 2025: GIII Lake George, GII Jim Dandy pres. by Mohegan Sun
- Sunday, July 27, 2025: GII Glens Falls
- Wednesday, July 30, 2025: Johnstone (NYB)
- Thursday, July 31, 2025: Evan Shipman Stakes (NYB)
- Friday, August 1, 2025: GII National Museum of Racing Hall Of Fame
- Saturday, August 2, 2025 (Whitney Day): GII Saratoga Special, GI Saratoga Derby Invitational, GI Test pres. by Ticketmaster, GI Whitney, GII Troy, GI FanDuel Fourstardave
- Sunday, August 3, 2025: GIII Adirondack
- Wednesday, August 6, 2025: (Listed) Birdstone
- Thursday, August 7, 2025: (Listed) Galway
- Friday, August 8, 2025: GII Ballston Spa
- Saturday, August 9, 2025: GII Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Oaks Invitational, GI Sword Dancer
- Sunday, August 10, 2025: GIII Mahony
- Wednesday, August 13, 2025: (Restricted) New York Stallion Series - Statue of Liberty Division
- Thursday, August 14, 2025: (Restricted) New York Stallion Series Cab Calloway Division
- Friday, August 15, 2025: (Listed) Smart and Fancy
- Saturday, August 16, 2025: Skidmore, GI Alabama pres. by Keeneland Sales
- Sunday, August 17, 2025: (Listed) Bolton Landing
- Wednesday, August 20, 2025: GI Jonathan Sheppard Memorial
- Thursday, August 21, 2025: Albany (NYB) pres. by Albany Distilling Company, Fleet Indian (NYB)
- Friday, August 22, 2025: Seeking the Ante (NYB), Yaddo Stakes (NYB)
- Saturday, August 23, 2025 (Travers Day): GI DraftKings Travers, GI H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, GII Lake Placid, GI Resorts World Casino Ballerina, GI Forego, GI Personal Ensign
- Sunday, August 24, 2025: West Point Hdcp (NYB), Funny Cide (NYB) pres. by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
- Wednesday, August 27, 2025: (Listed) P. G. Johnson pres. by Snap On
- Thursday, August 28, 2025: GIII With Anticipation
- Friday, August 29, 2025: (Listed) Perfect Sting, (Listed) Bernard Baruch
- Saturday, August 30, 2025: GI Spinaway, GIII Prioress, GII Flower Bowl
- Sunday, August 31, 2025: GI Jockey Club Gold Cup, (Listed) Disco Partner
- Monday, September 1, 2025: GI Hopeful, (Listed) Saranac