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New York's First Potato Chip and a Race Track Making Horse Racing History

Saratoga Springs in New York is known in history as a turning point in American Revolution. It is known in Hollywood for inspiring films that starred the likes of Gary Cooper, Clark Gable, and Dustin Hoffman. It is even known as the site of mystical spring waters discovered by the Iroquois, and the first potato chip created by the chef at Moon's Lake House. But nowhere is Saratoga more remembered than for the Travers Stakes, the steeplechase, you know it, the race horses.

In 1863, Lizzie W. became the first thoroughbred to cross the finish line at a newly built race track in Saratoga, and she would not be the last of horses turned legends at the Saratoga Race Course. Man o' War, who suffered his only career defeat in 1919 at Saratoga, followed suit. Fourstardave, who won at Saratoga for eight years in a row, had a street in Saratoga Springs named after him when he retired.

Only two months ago, in June 2004, Saratoga thoroughbred Birdstone nabbed the championship title at the 136th Belmont Stakes. He now returns home for the Saratoga Race Course's Racing Season 2004, running from July 28 through September 6. Be there when one of America's most beautiful and popular race tracks makes another year of horse racing history where "Pace Makes The Race!"

Saratoga Season 2004

The 136th racing season of the Saratoga races run from July 28, Wednesday, through September 6, Labor Day. Saratoga thoroughbred Birdstone, who just had an unexpected win at the 2004 Belmont Stakes, returns home to run at Saratoga's major event, the Travers Stakes.

Saratoga 2004 Stakes Schedule

There are 43 stakes races on the meet schedule this year at Saratoga, 30 of which are graded and 13 of which are Grade 1 events, all totaling $9.895 million. Quick now, find the top racing picks and horse betting strategy online before browsing the Saratoga events.

Saratoga Horse Racing History

Saratoga Springs in New York may be known for the American Revolution and the first potato chip but it is even more noted for the Saratoga Race Course. Read about 2004 Belmont Stakes Champion Birdstone, Man o' War, Fourstardave, and more horse racing legends at Saratoga.

Saratoga Race Course Info

Sports Illustrated recently named the Saratoga Race Course as one of the “Top 20 Venues of the 20th Century.” Find out why 350 acres of six race courses and a 385,000 sq. ft. grandstand where “pace makes the race” makes Saratoga New York’s answer to Del Mar in California.

Getting Around Saratoga

In the 141 year old Saratoga Race Course, widely regarded as North America’s most beautiful race track, admission is a measly 3 dollars and parking is actually free! Check out the Clubhouse breakfast, the week-long Travers Festival, and more events not to be missed.

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