{"id":33750,"date":"2019-08-07T11:44:38","date_gmt":"2019-08-07T15:44:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/?p=33750"},"modified":"2019-08-08T12:40:10","modified_gmt":"2019-08-08T16:40:10","slug":"city-chamber-business-association-involved-in-events-celebrating-150th-travers-stakes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saratoga.com\/saratogabusinessjournal\/2019\/08\/city-chamber-business-association-involved-in-events-celebrating-150th-travers-stakes\/","title":{"rendered":"City, Chamber, Business Association Involved In Events Celebrating 150th Travers Stakes"},"content":{"rendered":"
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A typically large crowd is expected at Saratoga Race Course for the Travers Stakes.
Courtesy NYRA<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will run a series of community events during the official countdown to the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers.
\nThe most famous race at Saratoga Race Course will be held Saturday, Aug. 24.
\nThe City of Saratoga Springs, the Downtown Business Association and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce worked with NYRA on the celebration that will feature downtown events leading up to the summer season\u2019s marquee race.
\n\u201cTravers Day is always a highlight of the summer racing season and this year will be even more memorable as we mark the 150th anniversary of this historic race,\u201d said NYRA CEO and President Dave O\u2019Rourke. \u201cWe are excited to partner with the city and community to extend our celebration beyond the track gates and into downtown.\u201d
\n\u201cThe Travers was big news when it began in 1864, and it\u2019s been big news ever since. There is an energy downtown, and everywhere in our city, during Travers Week that cannot be compared with anything else,\u201d said Mayor Kelly. \u201cThe city\u2019s longstanding and rich partnership with NYRA spent working to develop new ideas and programs has had an outstanding effect. Saratoga Season Perks is one of the recent initiatives, which gives season pass holders discounts and special offers for 55 city business partners … The 150th Travers stands to be one of the best.\u201d
\nAs the oldest stakes race for 3-year-olds in the United States, the Travers is an annual highlight of the Saratoga meet. It will be televised on the FOX Broadcast Network in a one-hour show on Aug. 24 that begins at 5 p.m.
\nA highlight of the celebration will be a meet-and-greet and autograph session with Saratoga\u2019s leading riders on Tuesday, Aug. 20. The event, which will benefit the Permanently Disabled Jockeys\u2019 Fund, will take place in downtown Saratoga Springs prior to the official post-position draw for the 150th Runhappy Travers.
\n\u201cBesides the chance to meet up with Saratoga\u2019s leading riders, the Chamber will work with our members to offer additional live entertainment to create a fun and festive celebration of the Travers 150th downtown,\u201d said Chamber President Todd Shimkus. \u201cWe really appreciate NYRA, under David\u2019s leadership, engaging with the downtown business community and partnering with us to ensure that this year\u2019s Travers celebration attracts people and visitors to the downtown and Saratoga Race Course.\u201d
\nThe Saratoga Springs Downtown Business Association encouraged shops, restaurants and businesses to be a part of the Travers anniversary celebration by participating in a window-decorating contest. Winners will be chosen by a panel of judges from NYRA, the Saratoga Springs DBA and the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce.
\nThe top three window displays will receive special recognition during the Travers post-position draw.
\nFans will also have an opportunity to win a pair of Clubhouse reserved seats for the Travers by completing the enter-to-win form located at each merchant participating in the window decorating contest. Entries will be accepted through Monday, Aug. 19.
\n\u201cThe running of the Travers is one of Saratoga\u2019s most exciting summer traditions,\u201d said Saratoga Springs DBA President Deann Devitt. \u201cThe DBA is thrilled to work beside our partners to spread the excitement of this historical event past the gates of the track and into our downtown businesses.\u201d
\nGrandstand admission for Travers Day may be purchased in advance for $10 or on the day of the event for $15, subject to availability. Clubhouse admission is available for $25. Clubhouse upgrades will not be available on Travers Day. Travers Day admission may be purchased online at Ticketmaster.com or in-person at the NYRA Box Office at Saratoga Race Course.
\nFor more information about Saratoga Race Course, visit NYRA.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will run a series of community events during the official countdown to the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers. The most famous race at Saratoga Race Course will be held Saturday, Aug. 24. 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