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Saratoga Race Course Opens Friday – Marshall Cassidy was "The Voice" [VIDEO]

Jake Thomas — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:39:58 +0000

When that bugle blows at 1pm at Saratoga Race Course the gates will be ready open and the thunder will be ready to rumble as the best thoroughbred horse meet in America will officially get underway!I remember the days of the smooth as silk track announcer Marshall Cassidy calling the races. Tom Durkin was great [...]

Top 5 Saratoga Area Attractions

Kevin Richards — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:57:40 +0000

As tourists prepare to trek to Saratoga Springs, New York for the summer season, we’ve compiled a helfpul list of the Top 5 Saratoga Area attractions. Please add your Saratoga suggestions in the comment section below. Museums/National Parks With so many museums and parks, you’re sure to find one that appeals to your passion. Saratoga [...]

Saratoga Race Course Giveaways Announced for 2012

Sean McMaster — Mon, 25 Jun 2012 13:47:45 +0000

Everyone loves giveaway days at Saratoga Race Course. I know some people who have collected the hats every year. I do love them as well, I know I’m a fan of the blankets. SO now you can be sure not to miss out on your favorite giveaways this year. Remember all items are good with [...]

I'll Have Another Will Not Run at Belmont, Erases Chance of Winning Triple Crown

Joe Student — Fri, 08 Jun 2012 16:12:35 +0000

I’ll Have Another will not run at the 144th Belmont Stakes on Saturday. The horse, who was vying to become the first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978, was ruled out by his trainer Doug O’Neill, who spoke about the matter on ‘The Dan Patrick Show’ on radio Friday morning.

'I'll Have Another': Sean's Projected Triple Crown Winner

Sean McMaster — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 00:59:51 +0000

Saturday is the Belmont Stakes, the last leg of the Triple Crown series of horse racing. This race is nicknamed “The Test of a Champion” as it’s the longest race in the series. I’ll Have Another has won the first two legs, the Kentucky Derby and the Preakness, and will hopefully make horse racing history [...]

Five Places To Watch The Kentucky Derby In Albany Area [LIST]

"Brother" Lou Roberts — Sat, 05 May 2012 15:13:05 +0000

Besides it being Saturday, which is usually enough for most of us to celebrate, but there are two more. It’s Cinco de Mayo, (which is actually celebrated more in the U.S. than Mexico) and the 138th The Kentucky Derby. Yesterday, I was talking to Rob Dawes, the program director for our sister station Q103, about some [...]

Betting On Horses In Saratoga and Golfing – 2 More Things I Suck At

Richie Phillips — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 14:31:57 +0000

How was YOUR weekend? Glad to hear it. I had a very good, yet humbling weekend, thanks for asking! I found yet two more sports I am terrible at! First I had the chance to play golf in a charity tournament for the Hudson River Community Credit Union in Glens Falls. It was [...]

How Does Jake Bet Horses at Saratoga?

Jake Thomas — Wed, 27 Jul 2011 18:26:37 +0000

There are many answers to this question. Ironically none of them are totally right or wrong. I have played horses for years on a small scale at Saratoga only and have a few tips that work for me.

NYRA Officials Getting Big Pay

GNA — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 12:21:44 +0000

A recent inquiry by the state Franchise Oversight Board and its chariman, Budget Director Robert Megna, was made regarding the New York Racing Association and their payroll. Apparently, their top six officers received a nearly $2.25 million total in pay along with some pay increases. Intersting, isn’t it? Wasn’t New York racing in danger of not being around [...]