Rain keeps falling in Spa City
It’s been a wet start to the track season. The Spa City has seen more than its share of rain in the past few days. Heavy downpours have taken their toll and turf racing had to be canceled for two days. As our Dave Detling reports, the weather is the one thing people aren’t betting on.
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Updated: 07/24/2008 07:24 PM
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Wet weather continues at the track
The 140th track season at Saratoga got off to a wet start. And while they didn't come out in the numbers NYRA was hoping for, tens of thousands of racing fans braved the elements for the season opener. Dave Detling joins us from the Saratoga bureau with what that means for day two at the Spa.
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Updated: 07/24/2008 01:08 PM
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Skelos to stop in Saratoga
Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos continues his upstate tour today with a meeting at the Saratoga Race Course with Assemblyman Roy McDonald and other officials.
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Updated: 07/24/2008 10:03 AM
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Wet start to Saratoga racing season
Well, it's not the weather racing fans were hoping for, but plenty of people braved the elements to watch the horses take to the track for the first time this year and those we spoke with say Mother Nature couldn't spoil their day. Our Dave Detling has more from the Saratoga Race Course.
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Updated: 07/24/2008 06:48 AM
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The track and the economy
Traditionally, people come from far and wide to visit the historic Saratoga Race Course. But with rising fuel and food prices, are people stretching their dollars to make the trek? Our Steve Ference set out to find out.
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Updated: 07/24/2008 06:45 AM
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NYRA looking forward to great season
It was a soggy wet start to the 140th racing season at Saratoga, but NYRA officials are still looking forward to a great season. Kaitlyn Ross has more now on Opening Day and the outlook for the season ahead.
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Updated: 07/24/2008 06:44 AM
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Weather keeps people away from downtown Saratoga
Tens of thousands of people passed through the turnstiles at the Saratoga Race Course for the 140th opening day and traditionally, fans make their way to the bars and restaurants downtown. But as our Ken Jubie reports, spirits downtown were a bit soggy this time around.
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Updated: 07/24/2008 06:43 AM
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Opening Day at the track
The Spa City is pumped for another exciting season of horse racing. The 140th season at the Saratoga Race Course kicks off today.
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Updated: 07/23/2008 01:32 PM
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Great giveaways at the track
There may not be any bobble heads on the list this year, but NYRA officials said there are several great giveaways this racing season.
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07/23/2008 10:23 AM
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Spa City gearing up for opening day
The clock's counting down until the gates open at the Saratoga Race Course. Crews are busy with final touches before Wednesday's crowd. But as our Dave Detling reports, they're not the only ones gearing up.
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Updated: 07/23/2008 06:58 AM
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PCBs found in area drinking water supplies
A new report by the New York State Department of Health says PCBs are in a number of town and village drinking water supplies. Our Steve Ference finds out what it means - and what may be done about it.
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07/22/2008 05:27 PM
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Track horses arrive at airport
It's a sure sign the Saratoga racing season is upon us. A plane carrying thoroughbred horses en route to the race track arrived at the Albany International Airport bright and early Monday morning.
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Updated: 07/22/2008 06:25 AM
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