On the recordJuly 20, 2010
Today, I want to join my colleagues in celebration of Saratoga Race Course's 142nd season. Saratoga Race Course, located just outside the southern Adirondack region of New York State, is the oldest organized sporting venue in the country. Since 1863, Saratoga Race Course has been a summer destination enjoyed by many families, racing enthusiasts, and individuals from across this Nation and, indeed, around the world. The history in Saratoga Springs and at the track provide visitors with a window into the vibrant past of upstate New York. Saratoga Race Course is also the home of the oldest major thoroughbred horse race in America, the Travers Stakes. The Travers Stakes, named after William R. Travers, the first president of the race course, has been exciting patrons since 1864.
