Saratoga Racecourse Ready for Ten-Race Card on August 24, 2025
The Saratoga Racecourse is set to begin the track action again on August 24th, 2025 with ten races on the card. The racing fans will witness a thrilling racing fixture set across the day. The racing events will begin at 1:10 pm and will conclude with the last race at 6:19 pm. A major highlight of the day will be made by the West Point Stakes Presented by Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital.
From the first bell to the last call, the historic track will feature a blend of maiden hopefuls, seasoned claimers, and allowance runners, with purses ranging from $34,000 to $150,000. Trainers and jockeys alike are preparing for a day where every stride counts, and fans can expect a full spectrum of Saratoga’s late-summer excitement.
Opening Salvo: Maiden Special Weight
The curtain rises with a $90,000 maiden special weight over one mile on turf, reserved for New York-bred fillies and mares. Among the entries, Hello Beauty (J: Lanfranco Dettori) adds international flair, while Sassetti (J: Jose L. Ortiz) and Night Jasmine (J: Joel Rosario) represent the home barns’ strongest hopes. In all, thirteen line up in a race that could launch the career of Saratoga’s next turf star.
Sprinting in the Second
At 1:44 pm, the card turns to a $50,000 claiming race over 5 1/2 furlongs for fillies and mares who have never won twice. Hue (J: Manuel Franco) and Parade Ring (IRE) (J: Jose L. Ortiz) lead a large field where speed from the break will be decisive.
Allowance Class on Dirt
The third, with $95,000 at stake, invites state-bred runners to test 6 1/2 furlongs on dirt. Uncle George (J: Lane J. Luzzi) and Leo’s Reward (J: Luis Saez) are joined by Man in Finance (J: Kendrick Carmouche), each with the form to shine under Saratoga’s demanding stretch.
Turf Stamina Test
By 2:52 pm, the turf will host an allowance optional claiming over 1 3/8 miles with $110,000 on the line. Stayers like Alimara (FR) (J: Flavien Prat) and National Archive (J: Irad Ortiz, Jr.) headline a dozen entries, ensuring a stamina-laden contest.
Afternoon Momentum
Through the afternoon, contests range from a maiden claiming sprint (Race 5) to a 6 1/2 furlong allowance worth $110,000 (Race 6). Notable names include Bluesette (J: Lanfranco Dettori) and Fort Nelson (J: Junior Alvarado), both bringing intrigue to their divisions.
The Undercard Build-Up
Race 7 offers a $55,000 maiden claiming mile where Classic Cara (J: Lane J. Luzzi) and Mint Tea (J: Katie Davis) will vie for breakthrough wins. Then, at 5:10 pm, the stage belongs to the West Point Stakes, Saratoga’s feature. With $150,000 at stake over 1 1/16 miles on turf, horses like Gem Mint Ten (J: Romero Ramsay Maragh) and Sheriff Bianco (J: Jose L. Ortiz) are set to test their turf class before an expectant crowd.
Closing Drama
The ninth race, a $110,000 allowance sprint, will showcase mares like Paula’s a Star (J: Manuel Franco) and Grammy Girl (J: Jose L. Ortiz). The finale, a $34,000 claiming race, ensures drama to the last stride, featuring Gatsby (J: Manuel Franco) and Beachwalker (J: Flavien Prat) as the evening shadows lengthen over Saratoga.
A Day Steeped in Saratoga Tradition
From maidens taking their first steps in the big leagues to established runners in the West Point Stakes, the August 24 card offers a snapshot of what makes Saratoga so revered: unpredictability, quality, and spectacle. Racing fans will once again watch the story unfold stride by stride.
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