Brett's surgeries are in his past and he is home recovering. The Beckwith family thanks everyone for their prayers and support. Knowing Brett, he will be in the bike as soon as possible.

Section 902 of the New York State Racing, Pari-Mutuel Wagering and Breeding Law requires the Commission to assess the projected deficit of the racing regulation account to racetracks and horsemen. As a result of the assessment, effective 5/1/2026 , the starting fees will increase from $29 to $42. This reflects an increase from $19 per start paid to Morrisville (for the drug testing deficit fund) to $32 per start. The $10 fee paid to the NYSGC will remain the same.

Platinum AS repeats in Saratoga Open – U.S. Trotting News

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Thomas McTygue was a past president of the Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association, Inc. (SHHA) and a long-time horse owner and harness racing advocate. This scholarship is given in his memory. The SHHA’s Thomas McTygue Scholarship is given to a graduating high school senior pursuing a two or four-year degree and who is a member of the SHHA, or whose parent, guardian or relative is a member in good standing of the SHHA. The SHHA member must have had a prior year and a

THE WASH STALL DRAINS ON THE HILL DRAIN TO A SINGLE MAIN WHICH IS CURRENTLY FROZEN SOLID. ROTO-ROOTER WILL NOT BE ABLE TO CLEAR THIS UNTIL TEMPERATURES RISE AND REMAIN FOR A LONG PERIOD OF TIME SO THE MAIN CAN THAW. TRAINERS CAN BATHE HORSES IN THE PADDOCK. TRAINERS MUST CALL MAINTENANCE IN ADVANCE AT 518-581-5752 AND LEAVE A MESSAGE STATING WHEN AND HOW MANY HORSES THEY ARE GOING TO BATHE, SO PLUMBERS CAN KEEP THE PADDOCK DRAIN PIPES CLEAR. HORSEMEN AT THEIR BARNS O

If ownership transfers are not completed at time of entry, the entry will be refused. Saratoga Casino and Raceway

This coming week there will be 2 days for qualifiers. Draw will be Sunday for Monday, and Monday for Tuesday. Qualifiers begin at 9:30am. After that they will be held on Tuesdays with limited availability. Saratoga Casino and Raceway.

Gary “Leo” F. Leonardi, 70, husband of Tarja Butcher, of Perth, NY suddenly passed away Monday January 26, 2026. Born June 15, 1955, in Albany, NY. He was the son of the late Frederick Leonardi and Jeanne Burhans Leonardi. Gary attended Colonie Central High School and graduated in 1973. Gary dedicated his life to and was a passionate and successful standard bred horse trainer. Gary kept himself busy with many projects. Gary’s spare time was spent taking care of his meticulous

Charles Henry Harrison, 81, of Stillwater, NY, passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his family, on January 26th, 2026. Born on December 25, 1944, in Saratoga Springs, NY, he was the son of the late Henry Charles Harrison and Edna Mae Carleton. A lifelong resident of the Saratoga area, Charles—known to most as “Chuck”—was deeply rooted in his community and its traditions. After graduating from Saratoga High School, Chuck proudly served in the United States Coast G

Due to the storm, the draw schedule for Sunday and Monday cards will be on Thursday, January 29. The Tuesday card will be drawn on Friday, January 30. The race office will officially open on Tuesday, January 27.

Due to the impending storm, qualifiers have been moved to Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

NOTICE FROM SARATOGA CASINO HOTEL Effective February 1, 2026, the use of sawdust for bedding will no longer be permitted on the backstretch at Saratoga Casino Hotel. The only allowable bedding material is shavings. Both bagged shavings and bulk shavings are acceptable. This is a requirement from our manure removal company. Beginning January 19, 2026, anyone attempting to deliver sawdust to the backstretch will be denied entrance. If you currently use sawdust for bedding,

Three-Year-Old Pacer – Mr. Huggins Trainer- Larry Stalbaum Owner- Gary E. Smith Three-Year-Old Trotter – Steven Goldstein Trainer -Michelle Crawford Owners-Steven M. Goldstein and Jackie S. Goldstein Claiming Pacer – Swiss Cotton Trainer- Melissa Beckwith Owner- William A Hartt Claiming Trotter – Captain Chesley Trainer- Jaymes McAssey Owner- Paul O’Neil Claiming Mare – Mikilob Ultra Trainer- Melissa Beckwith Owner-Howard Jacobs Pacer of the Year – Unrivaled Hanove

Due to the weather conditions during the winter, the hours for the jog track are changing so maintenance may work on the track to ensure the surface is safe for the next morning. Non-race days: The jog track will close at 1PM Race days: The jog track will close at 3PM This is a joint effort by the racing community to attempt to keep the jog track surface safe for the horses. Everyone’s cooperation is greatly appreciated. The SHHA

(Saratoga Harness) Due to the impending storm, live racing is canceled today.

Yesterday, a horse owner was a target of a phishing attempt and he called to make Saratoga Casino Hotel and Saratoga Harness Horsepersons aware. The Horse Owner, Received a phone call stating that he was from the Saratoga Race office and needed updated information for new purse distribution forms we are going to have in 2026. The person had a conversation with the owner about how his horses had been racing as well as about us cancelling racing the day before due to snow. He

There will be racing today December 2, 2025. Post time 12pm.