The excitement of the Saratoga Summer Meet continues to build, and the upcoming raceday on Saturday, July 12, 2025, promises another thrilling showcase of competitive racing. With a full 12-race card lined up across both dirt and turf, and featuring purse money surpassing $2 million, fans are in for a spectacular afternoon at the iconic Saratoga Racecourse.
The day kicks off at 12:35 PM with Race 1, a $100,000 maiden special weight for two-year-old colts and geldings over six furlongs on the dirt. Among the top contenders are THROCKMORTON, CURTAIN CALL, TAPIT’S LEGACY, TAGERMEEN, WISE WORDS, and TIME TO STRIKE.
Race 2 begins at 1:07 PM, another $100,000 maiden race over six furlongs on dirt, restricted to two-year-old fillies. Leading hopefuls include SPA PROSPECTOR, JETTY’S HOME, FANCY FOOTWORK, FRAUDSTER, GINGER ALE, ATROPA, and ASKING.
The third contest of the day is a $95,000 claiming race over seven furlongs on dirt, scheduled for 1:40 PM. A competitive field includes RANGER BATTALION, JOEY MUSCLES, MEGA MAGIC, FEVER NIGHT, UNCLE JIM, ART FAIR, and JERRY’S OUT.
Race 4 starts at 2:13 PM, offering a $58,000 purse for three-year-olds and up running over six furlongs on dirt. Leading entries are HATCH, GRAYWING, HONORARY DEGREE, SITKA, BURNINHUNKOFLOVE, CEEPEEGEE, LOST IN ROME, and CONNIVING.
The action shifts to turf in Race 5 at 2:46 PM, a $115,000 allowance race over 1 1/16 miles for three-year-olds and older. Notable contenders include CLEAR CONSCIENCE, UNION TRAIL, SON OF A BIRCH, ITSALLCOMINTOGETHA, RESILIENCE, DAUNT, MAGICAL WAYS, ACTIVIST INVESTING, RETOUCH, BAKERS STREET, CERTIFIED LOVERBOY, LIGHT THE WAY, SAGAMORE MISCHIEF, ACCRETIVE, and MAGNOLIA MIDNIGHT.
Race 6 at 3:20 PM is another maiden special weight with a $100,000 purse, covering 5 1/2 furlongs on dirt for two-year-old fillies. Watch for GRAND GALA, ALWAYS READY, THREE SIXTY, PISCES MOON, LOOKS TO KILL, SANTINA, DELIGHTFUL DARLING, PULSTAR, TWO BITS, CHRYSALISM, and COLLECTIVE BEAUTY.
The seventh event at 3:54 PM is a $115,000 allowance race over 1 1/8 miles on dirt. A strong field includes TOP GUN ROCKET, QUICK TO ACCUSE, MALARCHUK, DIGITAL OPS, DETERMINEDLY, DRAKE’S PASSAGE, LE GRIS, FILM STAR, SOCIETY MAN, HOLIDAY PAY, BRAMITO, and OLYMPIC DREAMS.
One of the highlights of the afternoon is Race 8 at 4:29 PM, offering a $200,000 purse over a testing 1 3/8 miles on inner turf. Standout contenders include STARTING OVER, EL REZEEN, TAWNY PORT, TUCSON, WEBSLINGER, HARROW, FAR BRIDGE, CORRUPTION, YO DADDY, KUCHAR, and GAME WARDEN.
Race 9 follows at 5:03 PM, a $110,000 turf race over 1 1/8 miles. The field is stacked with talent, including MOVE TO GOLD, DEBT LIMIT, BE OF COURAGE, TARAJ, NAVY SEAL, GILDED CRAKEN, CLASSIC CREATION, RAMBLIN’ WRECK, BULLDOZE, THEN, COMMON DEFENSE, BETTRLUCKYTHANGOOD, WAITLIST, ROCKETEER, REGISTER, and FRIZZANTE.
Race 10 at 5:36 PM is a high-level dirt sprint for three-year-olds and up, covering seven furlongs for $120,000. Entries include DUBYUHNELL, TWENTY FOUR MAMBA, LITTLE NI, GENERAL PARTNER, SCOTLAND, LIGHT MAN, ILLUMINARE, RUNNINSONOFAGUN, HOWGREATISNATE, CONCRETE GLORY, and UNCLECHARLIESGIFT.
The feature race of the day is Race 11, the prestigious $500,000 Dunkin’ Diana Stakes, scheduled for 6:14 PM on inner turf. Reserved for fillies and mares aged four and up, this 1 1/8-mile race includes elite performers such as SHE FEELS PRETTY, CHOISYA, LADY CLAYPOOLE, EXCELLENT TRUTH, DYNAMIC PRICING, and BE YOUR BEST.
Closing out the day is Race 12 at 6:49 PM, a $100,000 maiden special weight over 5 1/2 furlongs on turf, for fillies and mares aged three and up. Noteworthy participants include REGALTON, TATER TOT, MY DIVINE SPIRIT, SHE WANTS WAR, SONJA HENIE, GIRLS ROCK, FAST MARKET, HIDDEN AGENDA, GELLHORN, PANACHE, and CARA’S CHIANTI.
