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 since then, horses have been saddled in the paddock adjacent to the backyard, just behind the clubhouse....
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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 to keep their weight down eat only 1200 calories per day. Some of them travel with their personal chefs. A jockey’s clothes are called “silks” and are usually the colors of the stable they represent. So, it is not unusual for jockeys to change silks for every race.
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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 the “Sport of Kings” This is due in part, because horse owners were exceedingly wealthy.
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The guide for those who want to learn about the people who make racing happen—the jockeys, owners, trainers and others.
The book also includes information about visiting, dining, seating and understanding how to get the most from a day at the races.
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