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I have the opportunity to go to the Race Track in Saratoga Springs NY in August with my work as an employee trip. I have never been to a horse race track and only rode 1 horse in all my life.
A few Questions:
1. Have you been to Saratoga Springs Race Track? What was it like?
2. We are going to be in the Paddock in a Group Tent whats a Paddock?
3. We are scheduled to arrive around 12:30 and post Time is 1pm? How long does a race last?
I'll find out the day i leave for my trip to PA if i got the tickets to go or not so hopefully I can try this whole employee Trip thing and see a race at the same time!
(I'd do the Nascar trip instead but i'm visiting a Mouse's House then!)
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Saratoga is beautiful - - I think even if you aren't into horse racing you will have a great day out. The grounds are just gorgeous, and if you have an opportunity to explore the town of Saratoga take it! It is filled with nice shops and restaurants. I have been to Saratoga a few times and just love it. It is such a peaceful place! It is fun to play the horses, even if you don't know anything about it, you just might get lucky and win a few bucks!
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The paddock area is where you can see the horses come out prior to their race.
The races last 50 seconds to 1 1/2 minutes depending on the length of the race ( 6 furlongs, mile & 1/2).
There is usually 15-20 minutes between races.
I love Saratoga there is so much history at that park. Are you going on a bus tour or driving separate? One thing that is a bit difficult in Saratoga is parking. The track was built before cars so parking wasn't really taken into account. The first time I went I parked on someone's lawn (with about 20 other cars) and the second time I parked in the general admission lot (free) but it was tough finding a spot. I ended up on the whole other side of the stadium and I had to walk through the paddocks to get to the stadium (which wasn't so bad...I got to see the horses resting and getting ready for their races).
Make sure you check to see what the attire is for where you are sitting. Certain areas require a dress code. New York Racing Association - Saratoga
(Scroll down to see Attire)
Have fun and soak up the history of the place. There are some very colorful people there. I stood next to a guy that wasn't much older then me that was flipping through $100 bills like they were ones!! Too bad he had a wedding band on.
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It's been about ten years since my last trip to Saratoga -- we used to go every year - but if you are going in August, are you going the day of the Travers Stakes? If you are, you'll have the chance to see some very famous horses and jockeys. But it will also be VERY crowded.
Good luck - I hope you get the tickets! It's a really fun day.
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