Season admission passes, dining reservations and group sales packages for the 2016 meet at historic Saratoga Race Course are now on sale.
Reserved seats for the full 40-day season are also on sale, said the New York Racing Association. Weekly reserved seat packages will go on sale beginning Wednesday, April 20, at 10 a.m.
The full-season and week-long plans are available online through NYRA AccountManager, using the all-new Saratoga Virtual Venue seating map, enabling fans to digitally preview seat locations and sightlines before purchasing tickets.
Daily reserved seats may be purchased through Ticketmaster.com beginning Tuesday, May 3, at 10 a.m.
All tickets to new subscribers will be sold on a first-come, first-served basis, according to available inventory, NYRA officials said.
All reserved seats purchased in advance include admission. Full-season plans include 40 days of admission based on the cost of a season pass.
“Saratoga Race Course is not only home to the premier race meet in North America, but we are also honored to host the most enthusiastic fans in racing each summer. The 2015 meet was one to remember and we are excited as we look ahead to what we expect to be a truly outstanding 148th racing season at the Spa,” said NYRA CEO Chris Kay.
“We look forward to welcoming back the fans, owners, trainers and jockeys who contribute to the exciting atmosphere surrounding 40 days of world-class thoroughbred racing and entertainment at Saratoga Race Course.”
There will be an expanded perks program with exclusive offers and discounts for season pass and season ticket plan holders
Saratoga season passes for fans who are interested in season-long grandstand and clubhouse admission will go on sale beginning Monday, March 28 through NYRA AccountManager. The cost is the same as last year with a grandstand season pass at $35 and a clubhouse season pass being $55. Season passes do not include reserved seating.
A season pass provides fans with admission to 40 days of racing, including the $1.25 million Travers Stakes on Saturday, Aug. 27 and the $1.25 million Whitney on Saturday, Aug. 6. Season passes are valid for one admission.
The 2016 meet will mark the first time that season pass and full-season plan holders will be guaranteed a Saratoga premium giveaway on the day of the giveaway, so long as they are in attendance at Saratoga Race Course and redeem the giveaway item by 3 p.m. Redemptions will begin when gates open to the general public.
“Our enhanced Saratoga Season Perks program is being designed to reward our most loyal fans who wish to enjoy 40 days of thoroughbred racing and entertainment at a savings of more than 80 percent,” said NYRA Senior Vice President Lynn LaRocca. “We are also proud to introduce an array of new incentives, discounts and special offers that will further augment the value of a season pass while enhancing the relationship between NYRA and the local business, arts and entertainment community.”
“The Saratoga Downtown Business Association is thrilled to partner with the New York Racing Association on this exciting new initiative, which encourages year-round consumer activity in the city,” said Maddy Zanetti, vice-president of the Saratoga Downtown Business Association. “Saratoga Race Course and the downtown business community are vital contributors to the ongoing success of Saratoga Springs. We look forward to welcoming loyal racing fans to enjoy the shops, eateries and attractions that make Saratoga so special.”
Additionally, full hospitality space bookings for Saratoga Race Course are currently available for the following hospitality areas: the Rail Pavilion; Luxury Suites (whole suite rentals only); Paddock Tent; Festival Tent; Big Red Spring Tent; and Top of the Stretch. Partial hospitality space bookings will be available beginning March 28.
Group sales reservations will be available through the NYRA Box Office by phone at (844) NYRA-TIX.
For questions about reservations, contact the NYRA Box Office at (844) NYRA-TIX, via email at boxoffice@nyrainc.com or online at NYRA.com/saratoga.