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Travers Day Brings Major Race Card

Saturday, August 29, 2026 · Saratoga Springs, NY

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 additional graded stakes, including the Ballerina, H. Allen Jerkens Memorial, Forego, Personal Ensign, and Lake Placid. NYRA lists the event at 267 Union Avenue in Saratoga Springs. Residents attending should plan around the earlier opening and first-post times.

This local community update for Saratoga Springs, NY is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026 and is presented by Jessica Hurta. To view more upcoming local headlines, community events, and real estate market insights specific to the Saratoga Springs, NY area, explore the event calendar and property resources below.

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