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.
(Saratoga Casino & Raceway) STGA - Qualifiers have been postponed until Wednesday, Dec. 3 at 9:30 AM. Every effort will be made for Live Racing on Tuesday, Dec. 2nd to be conducted. You will receive a text when decision is made.
The final qualifiers of the 2025 meet will be held on Tuesday, December 9. The first and only 2026 pre meet qualifiers will be Tuesday, January 27 at noon. The following week we will have qualifiers Monday, February 2 and Tuesday, February 3 at 9:30. Starting on Tuesday, February 10 qualifiers will be at 9:30 for the remainder of the meet.
On Sunday, December 14, 2025, Saratoga Casino Hotel will host a retirement ceremony for 14-year-old Standardbreds who raced at Saratoga Harness at any time during their career. The ceremony will begin at approximately 11:30 am. If you would like to participate, please contact Amy Gentile asgentile@saratogacasino.com by 11/26/2025.
Saratoga Casino and Raceway notices: The main track will be closed on Thursday 11/20/25 and Friday 11/21/25 due to fence repairs. If horses are entered incorrectly, the entry will be refused. This includes missing claiming tags, class drops and entering in incorrect classes.
Thanksgiving and Friday after Thanksgiving are administration holidays for SCH. Purse checks for Sunday 11/23, Monday 11/24 and Tuesday 11/25 will run on Wednesday 11/26/2025. Purse checks for Wednesday 11/26 will be cut on Monday 12/1/2025
Repairs to the main track fence are being completed today and the main track will be open Saturday, November 1st. A temporary starting car is expected to arrive tomorrow. Unless there are unforeseen circumstances, live racing will take place on Sunday, Nov. 2nd as scheduled.
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