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Jockeys are among the top athletes in the world. They are typically riding at 40 mph and most will suffer a serious injury during their careers. Rarely do they work beyond 35 years. They typically weigh from 108-118 pounds and … Continued

For many trackgoers, the important thing is not horseshoes and jockey’s silks but what the spectators are wearing. Fashion is at the forefront for many going to the track each summer. There has been a long tradition of pageantry in … Continued

For more than a hundred years, horses were saddled in Saratoga’s backyard, under the trees; no fences or other barriers separated the horses from the customers who wanted to see them. Security concerns ended this practice in the mid-1980s, and … Continued