Aug. 5 is Fabulous Fillies Day at Saratoga
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Photo: Skip Dickstein
Racing at Saratoga Race Course
The New York Racing Association will honor local breast cancer survivors during Fabulous Fillies Day Aug. 5 at Saratoga Race Course in partnership with To Life!, a Capital Region non-profit organization that provides support services to breast cancer patients and their families.
All fans are encouraged to wear pink during their visit to Saratoga. Decorative pink bunting will adorn the admissions gates, paddock, and winner's circle for the afternoon.
DETAILS:
12:30 p.m.
The day will begin with a special performance of the National Anthem from breast cancer survivor Tammy Ogsbury of Malta, NY.
1 to 3 p.m.
The "Best in Pink" fashion contest where fans who wear their most fashionable outfit—prominently featuring pink—may win a special prize package. Fans can enter at the Jockey Silks Room Porch. Participants will receive a keepsake magnet photo with a suggested $5 donation to support To Life!
Approx. 1:58 p.m.
Local breast cancer survivors will join riders from the Saratoga jockey colony in the paddock to announce "Riders Up" ahead of the third race. Jockeys competing throughout the afternoon will wear pink armbands in recognition of the day's events.
Approx. 2:15 p.m.
NYRA will welcome local breast cancer survivors to the winner's circle for the day's third race, which will be named in their honor.
Approx. 4:29 p.m.
The winners of the "Best in Pink" fashion contest will visit the winner's circle to present the trophy for the day's seventh race.
Throughout the Day
The featured drink will be the Ketel One Pink Lemonade available exclusively during Fabulous Fillies Day at bars and restaurants on track.