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Alabama Stakes Headlines Saturday Racing

Saturday, August 22, 2026 · Saratoga Springs, NY

Saturday, August 22, brings one of Saratoga Race Course's major racing programs, with gates opening at 11:00 a.m. and the first post at 12:45 p.m. The card includes the $600,000 Alabama Stakes and the $300,000 Ballston Spa Stakes. NYRA also lists Lustgarten Day, with trainer autograph signings at the Jockey Silks Porch from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The race course is at 267 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs, and admission is required for the day's activities.

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Upcoming Community Events in Saratoga Springs, NY

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August 2026 Schedule

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Wednesday, August 26, 2026

Bolton Landing Stakes Runs Wednesday

Saratoga Race Course has a scheduled racing program for Wednesday, August 26. Gates are set to open at 11:00 a.m., and the first post is scheduled for 1:10 p.m. The day's featured stakes race is the $200,000 Bolton Land...

Thursday, August 27, 2026

Military Appreciation Day Offers Free Admission

NYRA will hold Military Appreciation Day at Saratoga Race Course on Thursday, August 27. Gates are scheduled to open at 11:00 a.m., with the first post at 1:10 p.m. Veterans and active-duty military members will be hono...

Friday, August 28, 2026

Waya Stakes Leads Friday Card

Friday, August 28, is a scheduled racing day at Saratoga Race Course, with gates opening at 11:00 a.m. and the first post at 1:10 p.m. The card includes the $225,000 Waya Stakes and the $200,000 West Point Stakes for Ne...

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Travers Day Brings Major Race Card

Travers Day is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, at Saratoga Race Course. Admission gates open at 9:00 a.m., with the first post at 11:05 a.m. The program features the $1.25 million DraftKings Travers along with five a...

Sunday, August 30, 2026

Saratoga Summer Pin Giveaway Sunday

Saratoga Race Course will offer a 2026 Saratoga Summer pin giveaway on Sunday, August 30. Gates are scheduled to open at 11:00 a.m., and the free pin is available with paid admission while supplies last. The day's featu...

Monday, August 31, 2026

City Council Holds Preliminary Meeting

Saratoga Springs City Council will hold its preliminary meeting at 9:30 a.m. Monday, August 31, in the City Council Room at 474 Broadway, Suite 8. Preliminary meetings give residents a scheduled opportunity to follow th...

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