SARATOGA SPRINGS — The New York State Racing Association (NYRA) announced Tuesday the promotions schedule for the upcoming summer racing season at Saratoga Race Track.
SARATOGA BASEBALL CAP: Sunday, July 23: The first giveaway of the 2017 season will pay tribute to the theme of opening weekend – Hats! Racing fans will receive a red and white Saratoga baseball cap, presented by Saratoga Casino Hotel. In addition to the Saratoga hat giveaway, the day’s festivities will include the 26th annual Hat Contest, presented by Hat Sationa! By DEI.
SARATOGA SHORT-SLEEVE T-SHIRT: Monday, August 7: Racing fans will take home the second giveaway of the 2017 meet, a gray short-sleeve t-shirt featuring a red Saratoga Race Course logo. The giveaway corresponds with the weekly Berkshire Bank Family Mondays series, which features free children’s activities and entertainment at the Berkshire Bank Saratoga Pavilion.
SARATOGA COOLER BAG: Monday, August 21: The season’s penultimate premium giveaway – a red and black Saratoga cooler bag – will kick off the countdown to the $1.25 million Travers, which will be run for the 148th time on Saturday, August 26.
SARATOGA CLOCK: Sunday, September 3: Fans will celebrate closing weekend of the 2017 Saratoga meet with the final giveaway of the 2017 season – a Saratoga wall clock, presented by Foxwoods Resort Casino. The clock features an image of thoroughbreds racing down the stretch against the iconic Saratoga grandstand and clubhouse roofline.
All giveaways are free with paid admission, while supplies last.
For more information, visit NYRA’s website.
