Ten Fun Facts About Saratoga
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The oldest racetrack in the country opens Friday, and thousands will make their annual pilgrimage to upstate New York’s Saratoga Race Course for opening day. Get ready for summer at the Spa with the 10 interesting facts below.
1. The first Saratoga race meet was held in 1863, making it the oldest sporting venue in the U.S. at more than 150 years old.
2. Saratoga was founded by John “Old Smoke” Morrissey, a famous boxer and eventual Congressman who also happened to be a gambler and casino owner.