Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 26, 2019 Journalists Share Posted July 26, 2019 On the eve of the GII Jim Dandy S., the local prep for the GI Runhappy Travers S., the New York Racing Association (NYRA) began the official countdown to the 150th running of the $1.25 million race by announcing a series of community events leading up to the “Midsummer Derby.” Among the notable names on hand to announce the celebrations were Saratoga Springs’s mayor Meg Kelly, Hall of Fame jockey Javier Castellano, officials from NYRA, and local business leaders. “Travers 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,” said NYRA CEO and President David O’Rourke. “We are excited to partner with the city and community to extend our celebration beyond the track gates and into downtown.” Nearly two dozen Travers 150 pole banners will be hung along Broadway in Saratoga Springs’s downtown district beginning July 30. A meet and greet autograph session with the meet’s leading riders will take place Aug. 20. There will be live entertainment downtown coinciding with the post-position draw, also on Aug. 20. A window-decorating contest with a racing theme will be held for local businesses, while fans will have the opportunity to win Clubhouse reserved seats by completing forms available at each merchant participating in the contest. The Travers will be run Saturday, Aug. 24. For more information, visit NYRA.com. The post NYRA Announces Local Travers Countdown Celebrations appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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