Adam Shinder

Fans cheer for their horse on Opening Day at the Saratoga Race Course on Friday, June 3, 2026, in Saratoga, NY. (Jim Franco/Times Union) Jim Franco/Times Union When: Today at 2:50 p.m. ET Where: Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. What: Four gr... See more

Firebirds quarterback Sam Castronova looks for a receiver during a game against the Beaumont Renegades on Friday, June 5, 2026, at the MVP Arena in Albany, NY. (Jim Franco/Times Union) Jim Franco/Times Union Firebirds defensive back Lorenzo Jones celebrat... See more

Jockey Paco Lopez turns in the saddle on HarperÕs Corner to look for the competition on the way to the win in the 108th running of The Schylerville at the Saratoga Race Course Friday July 3, 2026 in Saratoga Springs, NY. Skip Dickstein Heeere’s Johnny wit... See more

After an incident at the top of the stretch in the 8th race, the Wild Applause stakes three of the four jockeys involved, Dylan Davis left, Paco Lopez center and Tyler Gaffalione, are seated near the inside rail of the turf course at the Saratoga Race Cou... See more

Counting Stars jockey Irad Ortiz Jr., left, enjoys a happy moment with trainer Mark Casse after winning the Acorn at Saratoga Race Course this past June. Skip Dickstein Opening weekend at Saratoga Race Course will take place without several of the track’s... See more