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Saratoga Special Editions

In 2001, we launched The Saratoga Special newspaper to cover the peerless racing season at New York’s Saratoga Race Course. All these years later, we’re still doing it. All editions available as PDFs online. Click on the cover or publication date to access. The current archive goes back to 2007, but we’re working on adding the early years to complete the archive.

August 16, 2025

Alabama Day. Six fillies tacked 1 1/4 miles in the Saturday feature. La Cara, Nitrogen and Good Cheer headline and get joined by Norway-based Queen Azteca. Plus a big stable tour with Mark Casse, another tour de force by Future Is Now and all the rest.

August 13, 2025

Big Blue. Godolphin's El Cordobes ruled the Sword Dancer and Maryland-based Laurelin stayed undefeated in the Saratoga Oaks Saturday as the calendar turns to Week Six for previews.

August 9, 2025

Far Bridge gallops into Saturday, looking to repeat in the Grade 1 Sword Dancer. Laurelin looks to win her fifth consecutive race in the Saratoga Oaks.

August 6, 2025

That's a wrap. Blockbuster second session of Fasig-Tipton select sale sets records and showcases stars.

August 5, 2025

Big Shot. Gun Runner-America colt tops first session of Fasig-Tipton yearling sale.

August 4, 2025

The sales are here. We preview the select sale, which kicks off Monday night, take a look at the first Flightline yearlings and cover Sunday's races.

August 3, 2025

Man Up. Champion Sierra Leone overpowers strong Whitney field with late charge. Plus a Brad Cox stable tour, Saturday coverage and Sunday previews.

August 2, 2025

Fierceness gets shined up for today's Whitney, a Breeders' Cup rematch with Sierra Leone and part of huge Saturday card.

August 1, 2025

Goodbye July, hello August. Smarty Jones graces the cover on Hall of Fame Day.

July 30, 2025

The End of July. Kentucky Derby/Belmont winner Sovereignty rules Jim Dandy in local prep for Travers.