Saratoga Springs

Billed as an intensive, premier forum for industry insiders and stakeholders, but also for patrons of sport, the 2024 Racing and Gaming Conference in Saratoga Springs, New York is set for Aug. 12-14. Once again, session master Patrick Brown, who possesses a diverse background in government, the law and gaming, has put together an ambitious slate, and he spoke with the TDN to discuss how this year's conference is rounding into form. TDN: Pat, what is different about this year's Racing and Gaming Conference? I always think that each time...

   In this series, the TDN takes a look at notable successes of European-based sires in North America. This week's column is highlighted by the victory of Measured Time in the Manhattan S. on Saturday.   Blue Is The Colour In Manhattan Godolphin homebred Measured Time (GB) (Frankel {GB}) doubled his top-drawer tally in the GI Manhattan S. during the Belmont S. Festival at Saratoga (video). Trained by Charlie Appleby, the 4-year-old colt has a record of three wins from four starts in Britain with a second at listed level...

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to several on- and off-site events and programs during the week of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival. For a complete description of events and to purchase tickets to select events, please visit https://racingmuseum.org/events. This summer's events include: Belmont Memories with Tom Durkin - June 5 Old Tavern Farm Tour - June 7 Belmont Stakes Day Saturday Morning Social, sponsored by George & Sharyn Neble, Chevaux Racing, LLC - June 8 Ongoing events during the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival:...

The sixth annual Photo Finish juried exhibition hosted at the National Museum of Racing is now accepting submissions from professional and amateur photographers. Hopefuls are encouraged to submit up to two entries relating to Thoroughbred racing in America. These include, but are not limited to, racing and training scenes, backstretch shots, life on the farm, and crowd emotions. Creative and unique perspectives are also encouraged. Applications are available at the Museum's visitor services desk as well as digitally here. A panel of judges from racing and arts communities will select...

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will host the second annual "Countdown to the Triple Crown" fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 3, the repository said in a release Thursday. Scheduled exactly three months prior to the 150th GI Kentucky Derby, the museum benefit will feature dozens of silent auction items. An online auction full of unique pieces and experience packages will also be offered. Guests can attend the event in person at the museum from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET. or bid on special packages online....

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's Executive Committee has approved changes regarding the institution's Historic Review committee process based on feedback received from the chair and members, the institution said in a Friday release. Beginning this year, the Historic Review Committee will start an annual rotation to examine a specific era of American racing history. Only candidates from within the designated era will be considered for Hall of Fame induction during that year's review process. Previously, the Historic Review Committee met three out of every four years...

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will play host to the second annual "Countdown to the Triple Crown" fundraising event on Saturday, Feb. 3 and is seeking auction donations, the repository said in a release Thursday. The winter fundraiser, scheduled exactly three months prior to the 150th Kentucky Derby, will feature dozens of silent auction items. An online version of unique items and experience packages to benefit the NMRHF will also take place. Guests can attend the event from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. ET or bid...

In early August, during the second session of this year's Fasig-Tipton New York Bred Yearlings Sale, a member of the Hidden Lake Farm consignment's team led a uniquely colored grey Ghostzapper filly into the sale ring and handed her off to the ringman on duty, Eddie Ortiz. As the auctioneer introduced the filly and bidding ensued, each nervous flick of her ear was met with a reassuring stroke down her neck, along her back and across the underside of her belly. Quiet words were spoken, only heard by Ortiz and...

The catalogue for the Fasig-Tipton Saratoga Fall Mixed Sale, set to be held on Tuesday, Oct. 17 in Saratoga Springs, New York, is now available online. A total of 337 horses are set to sell in the Humphrey S. Finney Pavilion beginning at 10:00 a.m. ET. "Following a strong sale last year, this year's catalogue has grown remarkably by 44%," Fasig-Tipton President Boyd Browning said. "There is good quality and diversity among the covering sires in the broodmare offerings, and we have 244 weanlings catalogued--nearly all of which are New...

SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY - The Fasig-Tipton New York-Bred Yearlings Sale gained momentum throughout its opening session, ending with figures ahead of last year's opening session after a brisk evening of just 100 catalogued head. A colt by Violence brought the night's top price when Chris Baccari, bidding alongside trainer Ken McPeek, went to $380,000 on behalf of country singer Toby Keith. The yearling was consigned by Hill 'n' Dale at Xalapa. A total of 53 yearlings sold Sunday for $5,999,000. The average of $113,189 was up 5% from last year's...

Fernando Toro, who was officially inducted into the National Museum of Racing's Hall of Fame Aug. 4, will be presented his Hall of Fame plaque and jacket in a special ceremony at Del Mar Saturday, Aug. 19. Toro, 82, a resident of Carlsbad, Calif., was unable to attend the traditional induction ceremony in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. He will be recognized at Del Mar after the running of the GI Del Mar Oaks, a race Toro won twice during his career. Hall of Fame jockey Laffit Pincay, Jr. will present Toro...

A power outage at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday afternoon before the fifth race delayed the start and eventually forced NYRA to cancel that event. The loss of power affected other properties near the course after a tree apparently fell on Union Avenue. Power was lost throughout Saratoga Race Course at 3:19 p.m. ET and substantially restored at 4:01 p.m. with various critical systems brought back online for the sixth race to go at 4:31 p.m. The card resumed with adjusted post times beginning with race six. Power was lost...