Opening day at Saratoga is the most exciting day of the year.....hands down. For those of you who are saying, "track, what track,"? Here's a little background for you...
Saratoga is a special place that is only open for 6 weeks each year; late July through Labor Day. They run horses here. I meet close friends (some that I only see during these 6 wonderful weeks) Many of them come from far away just to bask in the sun at this lovely race course while enjoying some of the best racing in the world. We enjoy great food and beverages throughout the day, sometimes while sitting in lavish box seats, or at a fabulous table in the Turf Terrace, or sometimes just roaming around the second floor of the Club House. No matter what, if you're there, you are sure to see us.
Win or lose we're in heaven. We just love it here. There's much more to it than just the racing. After the last race(usually around 6:00pm) we all walk about 200 yards to the northwest to our other favorite spot, Siro's. This place is amazing. There are 3 bars under canopys. Its the only place you can fold a slice of pizza into a tiny little square, its that thin...yet sooooo good! They have a raw bar as well, clams, shrimp, etc...etc...we usually stroll inside around 8pm to the piano bar to find a packed house...this is where the real entertainment starts...
During the second week of the meet we attend the Fasig-Tipton Yearlings sales...one of the many highlights for me during the meet. They have the best cheeseburgers you will ever eat (aside from the Noon Mark Diner in Keene Valley) If you're thirsty (which we always are) they offer $9 cocktails too (not kidding).
Just the thought of this is so exhilarating, I must now stop before I scream with joy....once we're a little closer, I'll continue this; the countdown is on....only about 96 more days until opening week is upon us all!
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