Another great thing about Schenectady is its proximity to Saratoga Springs. A couple of weeks ago I mentioned heading to the Saratoga Polo Association and that it was one of the four oldest Polo Associations in the United States and today I am headed to the Saratoga Race Track to watch the thoroughbred’s race. As for its history, Saratoga Race Course first opened in August of 1863 and is the oldest organized sporting venue of any kind in the United States. Wow, such history in our own backyard!
Today, I attended the Track with other Junior League members and friends and it was a wonderful day filled with friendship, fun and excitement. The Carousel restaurant is a great place to have lunch. They have a wonderful buffet, their own betting windows and it is just a very short walk to the top of the grandstands where you get a great view of the track, are able to cheer on your horses and watch the finish of the race. Although I have to admit that my biggest win of the day was $.60 on a 2/5 exacta. Definitely not going to have to worry about the IRS asking for my ID number. My advice in the future to my friends, is to bet on the horses that I don't.
A photo of the JLSS members in attendance.Next week is the Travers Stakes, the oldest (1864) major thoroughbred horse race in the United States and named for one of the Saratoga Race Course founders, William R. Travers.
If you have never attended the running of the Travers, I suggest you do so this weekend. It will be one of the highlights of your visit to Saratoga Springs.
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