The New York Racing Association Inc. will celebrate women and their contributions to both the Thoroughbred industry and the world of sports during Fabulous Fillies Day Thursday, Aug. 8 at Saratoga Race Course. All fans are encouraged to wear pink to show their support for breast cancer awareness during their visit to Saratoga Race Course. The day will include a luncheon at The Rail at the 1863 Club, the all-new hospitality venue located on the Clubhouse turn, to benefit The Breast Cancer Research Foundation (BCRF) which will honor the first female jockey to win a race against men at a nationally recognized racetrack in the United States.
NYRA will also celebrate local breast cancer survivors in partnership with To Life! Additionally, fans will have an opportunity to meet several legendary female athletes, including world-class figure skating champion and two-time Olympic medalist Nancy Kerrigan who is representing the Aurora Games, the inaugural, all-women's sports and entertainment festival slated to take place in Albany, NY, later this month.
“Fabulous Fillies Day is an annual tradition of our summer meet and we are pleased this year to highlight the accomplishments of women in both the Thoroughbred and sports industries,” said NYRA CEO & President Dave O'Rourke. “We encourage fans to join us as we celebrate these great achievements while raising funds and awareness for breast cancer research.”
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