Saratoga, NY – Saratoga Casino Hotel has announced that beginning next Wednesday (July 22) licensed harness owners may attend live racing. In accordance with guidelines issued by the New York State Gaming Commission, only licensed owners of horses programmed to race on a particular day/night may attend the races. No unlicensed guests, children, etc. are permitted. Owners must make a reservation in advance. No same day walk-ins will be allowed.

Also beginning Wednesday, licensed owners will be permitted access to the backstretch. Owners must pre-register at least 48 hours prior to their first visit so they can be added to the master list. Again, only licensed owners may enter. No guests or children will be admitted. Access to the backstretch is only through the Stable Gate on Nelson Avenue.

Face masks must be worn and physical distancing practiced at all times on racetrack property. The complete Owner Protocols for Live Racing and Backstretch Access, including deadlines for reservations, can be found at https://saratogacasino.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Owner-Protocols.pdf.

Owners who wish to make a reservation to attend live racing or to pre-register for backstretch access should email asgentile@saratogacasino.com or call 518.581.5747 Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m.