Horsemen-Access to backstretch

shha61205
Jun 7, 2024
1 min read

Due to the Belmont Stakes weekend, Nelson Avenue will be closed to northbound traffic beginning at 6 pm on tonight 6/7 and Saturday 6/8.

Horsemen should use the Crescent Avenue or Jefferson Street entrances to Saratoga Casino Hotel and enter the backstretch through the West Gate.

The West Gate will open at 5 pm today and at 12 noon tomorrow.

Please see map for details. https://saratogany.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/West-Gate.pdf

Ship-ins should allow for extra travel time.

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