EXCLUSIVES / FEATURES
Harness Driver Brett Beckwith Is on the Cusp of Stardom
Over the last year or so, Caitlin Clark has made women’s basketball front-page news, first as a member of the Iowa Hawkeyes, and now as point guard with the Indiana Fever. To fans of horse racing I ask, Is Brett Beckwith the Caitlin Clark of harness racing?
They are virtually the same age (Clark 22, Beckwith 21). They both participate in sports overshadowed by higher-profile,...
Jessica Leonard: Painting the Winner’s Circle
Life oftentimes comes full circle. That’s the case for Orange County–based painter Jessica Leonard, who grew up near Saratoga Springs and still comes back every summer to paint. And this track season, she’s having a bit of a moment, with an exclusive solo exhibition at Spa Fine Art Gallery July 26-Sept. 2. “The Winner’s Circle” exhibit celebrates equine culture with paintings on unique circular...
The Wild Horse Opening on Caroline Street
For the last few summers, Dango’s has been one of the hottest late-night bars in Saratoga, with the line to get in often stretching...
Joel Rosario: Making All The Right Moves
Joel Rosario will never forget his first visit to Saratoga Race Course. In August 2010, the young jockey arrived at the Spa to ride...
Seize the Grey’s Splashy Belmont Berth
It was exhilarating watching 17-1 longshot Dornoch win the Belmont Stakes in front of a sold-out crowd of 50,000, but leading up to the...
Why Cult Neighborhood Hangout Pint Sized Changed its M.O. and Rebranded as DIVE
August Rosa has seen a lot in the decade since he opened his first beer store/bar in Albany.
“We’re all sick of talking about the...
Five Horses To Watch at Saratoga This Summer
It’s understandable that the 3-year-old male horse division traditionally takes center stage at Saratoga Race Course. Following the Triple Crown series, the focus of...
Jesse Frohman’s ‘Equine Elegance’ Photography Exhibit Coming to The Adelphi Hotel
Experience the breathtaking beauty and spirited essence of horses through the lens of acclaimed photographer Jesse Frohman, whose latest exhibition, entitled "Equine Elegance," will...
Track Stars: James Rowe and James McLaughlin
In the rich history of the Belmont Stakes—the oldest of the American Triple Crown races—nobody has distinguished themselves in the legendary event quite like...
Trio of Chefs Elevating The Wine Bar’s Culinary Offerings
With a name like The Wine Bar, it’s not entirely surprising that a lot of Saratogians don’t know that the longtime Broadway establishment serves...
New York City Ballet Celebrates its 75th Anniversary With a Rousing Lineup at SPAC
New York City Ballet will hit the SPAC stage July 9-13 for its annual summer residency—and this year, the dancers’ arrival also marks an...
Sacred Saratoga’s On-site Spa Brings a New Level of Relaxation to Your Wedding Day
If there’s one thing most modern-day weddings are not, it’s relaxing. Between wrangling the florist, photographer, hair/makeup artists and venue, there’s not much time...
inti figgis-vizueta Takes up Residency at Opera Saratoga
Even though she’s never composed an opera before, that won’t stop award-winning, NYC composer inti figgis-vizueta from writing one—in a tight six-week window no...
Saratoga Hidden Horseshoes Returns for Second Summer
Sure, you can buy a Saratoga souvenir to commemorate this unique Belmont summer—but wouldn’t it be more fun to find one? Saratoga Hidden Horseshoes,...