Saratoga Race Course is back in the headlines as fans rally around racing amid industry changes and safety debates at the beloved NY track. Historical note: opened 1863 in Saratoga Springs, one of America's oldest major venues.
The Belmont Stakes is returning to Belmont Park after a three-year halt for a $550 million reconstruction that reshapes the facility while preserving the historic white pine. The project consolidates NYRA racing to two sites and promises enhanced racing surfaces, new suites and amenities ahead of the 159th Belmont Stakes.