At least 30 racehorses died in an overnight fire at a Nelson Avenue barn used by trainers of horses at the nearby harness track, according to the lawyer for the organization that represents owners, trainers and drivers.
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UPDATE (6/16 – 2:40 p.m.) – Statement from Saratoga Casino Hotel Track on June 16 fire
Saratoga Casino Hotel and the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Association are providing an update regarding the barn fire that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning in the backstretch area of the harness racetrack. Officials have confirmed that 17 horses perished in the fire.
Gary Levine & Jimmy Devaux team up for three wins on Monday at Saratoga Casino Hotel
It was a big Monday (June 15) afternoon at Saratoga Casino Hotel for trainer Gary Levine and driver Jimmy Devaux as that tandem teamed up for three victories on the trotting-filled card.
Wolfpack Zach wins again at Saratoga Wednesday
Saratoga Springs, NY – Wolfpack Zach is the winningest horse thus far this season at Saratoga Casino Hotel and on Wednesday afternoon, the rising star added another victory to his tally. Trained…
Soft Shot wins again at Saratoga
Soft Shot became the winningest distaffer in the Fillies and Mares Open this season at Saratoga Casino Hotel on Tuesday (June 9) when the top-flight lady pacer scored in the $18,000 feature for the fifth time in 2026.
Frisco Bay N wins for the fourth time in the Saratoga Casino Hotel Open
Frisco Bay N (Downbytheseaside) won his fourth Open Pace of the season at Saratoga Casino Hotel when on Monday afternoon the Jackie Greene trainee pulled off a bit of an upset.
Levine and Harmon record hat tricks on Monday at Saratoga Casino Hotel
Trainers Gary Levine and Rob Harmon each recorded hat tricks on the Monday (June 1) card at Saratoga Casino Hotel. Levine, a former training champ at the Spa, added three wins to his bulky 2026 tally when trotters Rina Labelle and Full Scale repeated to join Levine stable newbie Dojea Gingerale in recording Monday victories.
Saturday Saratoga feature to Prairie Rocknroll
After finishing second in back-to-back installments of the Open Pace at Saratoga Casino Hotel, Prairie Rocknroll put it all together for a 1:52.2 win in the $18,000 feature at the Spa on Saturday (May 30).
Dustbin Spy upset winner at Saratoga
Dustbin Spy (Chapter Seven) sprung the upset in the $16,100 feature on Tuesday afternoon (May 26) at Saratoga Casino Hotel.
McAssey – Swift duo win three at Saratoga
Trainer Jaymes McAssey is seeking his first career training title at Saratoga Casino Hotel and on Tuesday afternoon (May 29), the meet’s leading conditioner added three wins to his bulky 2026 tally.