Saratoga Race Course entrance
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Saratoga Race Course – news and races for August 9, 2025 (including our picks and betting strategies) [Starter level $]

Perfect racing conditions are expected at Saratoga Springs on Saturday, August 9, 2025, with mostly sunny skies and a high temperature of 83°F and low of 57°F. Light and variable winds from the south at 6 mph will provide ideal conditions for both horses and spectators. The current track conditions are reported as Fast for the dirt surface and Firm for the turf course, with the first post scheduled for 1:10 PM ET.
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Pick Pony Trackside Ticker for August 8, 2025 9:57 AM

Remington Park launches its 2025 Thoroughbred racing season today, celebrating its 20th anniversary with 62 scheduled race dates through December 20. Major events this season include the Grade 3, $400,000 Oklahoma Derby, $300,000 Remington Park Springboard Mile, and the inaugural $250,000 Great West Turf Sprint. Executive VP Matt Vance highlighted the participation of top trainers, jockeys, and horses, but as of the latest update, no specific entrants, tips, or alerts for today's carded races have been released.