New York Racing Association, Inc.
The meeting begins Thursday, July 14 and continues through Monday, September 5.
The Saratoga Summer Encounter Condition Book is now available online at nyra.com/Saratoga.
“We are pleased to be able to provide these pocket increases to the middle core of our racing program,” said Frank Gabriel, Jr., Senior Vice President of Racing Operations at NYRA. we. “We look forward to continuing to support our riders at the upcoming Saratoga summer meeting. These purse increases should only add to the already competitive race offered at the nation’s biggest race. ”
All open two and three races out of allowance will increase from $15,000 to $120,000 and $125,000, respectively, while a race off allowance will increase from $12,000 to $115,000. Limits one and two in addition to allowances will increase from $5,000 to $95,000 and $100,000, respectively.
The $50,000 starters allowance will add $8,000 and provide a $70,000 wallet while the races asking for $50,000 will provide an $80,000 wallet, up $8,000 from last year. Additionally, there will be a $6,000 increase for the $40,000 level, a $5,000 increase for the $25,000 level, and a $4,000 gain for both the $32,000 and $20,000 levels. All claims wallets that exceed the 2:1 claim price ratio are subject to approval by the New York State Gaming Commission.
The Women’s Open Special Weightlifting Races at Saratoga will enjoy a $5,000 boost, rising to $105,000. The New York Maiden’s special weight will increase from $3,000 to $88,000.
