That’s what I heard, over and over, the night of the Belmont Child Care Association benefit last month, and in the days following. “That was so much FUN!” First-timers and veterans gathered for adult lemonades amid an array of silent auction items before entering the dining room at the Gideon Putnam, bedecked to resemble a…
School obligations led me southward earlier this week, away from Saratoga and back to Brooklyn, which looks remarkably verdant and beautiful after two months’ absence. I am happy to be home…I will also be happy to make my way north tomorrow, back for closing weekend at the Spa. Among the many things to look forward…
On Monday night, Saratoga’s jockey colony turned out in full force to sing for the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. This karaoke event, first held during the Keeneland meets, was moved to Saratoga this year, in part, said jockey John Velazquez, to take advantage of the notice that racing gets here, and to increase awareness of…
If you missed last night’s evening for jockey karaoke to benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund, you missed one of the most fun nights of the summer…and my karaoke début, which I don’t think was a complete embarrassment. But I could be wrong about that. Don’t miss out on these upcoming opportunities to do good…
Noooooooo…the meet is half over! And this list of upcoming events is getting shorter…perhaps most depressingly, now I’m posting about events that will take place while I’m back at school! But I will resolutely push those thoughts away, choosing instead to focus on the glory of this morning at Saratoga, which was perfection, and the…
If mid-meet fatigue hasn’t gotten you hiding under the covers, you’ve got plenty of ways to expend that extra energy…and maybe some charity dollars, too? Tuesday, August 9: Tonight, the Economic Opportunity Council will unveil its fourth exhibition of photography by Latino immigrants, “Vision: A look at life behind the scenes,” sponsored by the EOC’s Latino Community Advocacy Program. The…
It’s Tuesday, and we’re taking a bit of a breather…from the track at least. I’m spending today at Albany Law School’s Racing & Gaming Institute, presenting on Thoroughbred retirement and listening to panels talk about OTB and medication and racing legislation. But with no Saratoga racing to occupy our time today, here’s a look at…
This year’s Belmont Child Care Association party in Saratoga brings together two of my favorite things: care for the children of the backstretch workers and appreciation for those who take care of retired racehorses. This year the BCCA honors Fasig-Tipton and Blue Horse Charities. Blue Horse Charities was founded in 2001 by John Hettinger, who…
The first four days of the Saratoga meet saw epic heat, drenching downpours, a Pick 6 carryover, a parade of longshots, and a memorable renewal of the Coaching Club American Oaks. It also featured plenty of activity away from the racetrack, with much more to come. Here’s a look at some upcoming activities and events:…
A week from tomorrow, historic Saratoga Race Course will kick off its 143rd meet. Horses, trainers, jockeys, owners, and fans will descend on the resort town to which summer visitors have flocked since the 19th century. Six racing days a week keep residents and tourists alike busy during the daylight hours, but local and seasonal…
Brooklyn Backstretch 