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The New York Racing Association (NYRA) has launched Fan Appreciation Week at Saratoga Race Course, beginning today (August 27). As the 2025 summer meet comes to a close, fans can enjoy a variety of special offers and events. Throughout the week, NYRA will provide discounts on food, beverages, and tickets, along with unique experiences like the Breakfast and Breeding Farm Tours. These tours, available Thursday through Sunday, include a buffet breakfast and a visit to a local breeding farm.
On Sunday, fans can participate in the final giveaway of the season, receiving a red quarter-zip sweatshirt with paid admission. Additionally, NYRA will donate 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to community organizations in Queens, Nassau, and Saratoga Counties. The Saratoga Race Course mascot, Gallop, will help distribute these backpacks at the Salvation Army Back to School Expo.
The week will also feature a series of graded stakes races, including the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup on Sunday, offering a "Win and You're In" berth to the Breeders' Cup Classic. Fans can enjoy a special edition of Saratoga Live on FOX, covering the event from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Eastern.
For more details on Fan Appreciation Week and the full schedule, visit NYRA's official website.