Videos tagged with "143rd"

Saratoga All Access: 12th annual Travers Celebration [02:59]
The 12th annual Travers Celebration -- the premier evening affair at Saratoga Race Course -- returned once again to celebrate the arrival of the 143rd edition of the mid-summer derby on Thursday, August 23. The official party of the Grade 1, $1 million Travers, the Travers Celebration supports the Backstretch Employee Service Team, the Times Union Hope Fund and its newest beneficiary, the Permanently Disabled Jockeys Fund. The elaborate event featured exquisite food stations and beverage offerings, a live and silent auction, and dancing to live music from the New York Players. Event attendees also had the opportunity to have their photo taken with the official trophy of the Travers. Recently appraised at $425000, the 18k gold permanent trophy of Travers designed by Tiffany & Co. is inscribed with all past winners' names. The Travers Celebration has raised more than $1.1 million for non-profit organizations in the thoroughbred industry and throughout the greater Capital Region since its inception over a decade ago. The 2012 Travers Celebration is co-chaired by Mr. George R. Hearst III, Publisher and CEO of the Times Union newspaper; and Mrs. Sharon Dominguez, wife of Ramon Dominguez, winner of the 2011 and 2012 Eclipse Award for Outstanding Jockey. The 2012 Travers Celebration is sponsored by Macy's, Ketel One Vodka, NEWS 10, the Times Union and The New York Racing Association, Inc.
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Saratoga All Access: Annual Stewart's Ice Cream Eating Contest [02:46]
The annual Stewart's Ice Cream Eating Contest returned to Saratoga Race Course today as part of the 17th annual Travers Festival. Contestants were divided into three age groups -- kids, teens and adults -- as they competed to finish a pint of ice cream the fastest. The winners and their finish times are as follows: • Kids Category: Nicholas Demitraszek, age 12, of Tribes Hill, NY in 2 minutes and 21 seconds • Teens Category: Thomas Marola, age 16, of Scotia-Glenville, NY in 50.9 seconds • Adults Category: Mike Nagengast, age 43, of Cohoes, NY in 48.9 seconds The winner in each category received gift certificates for free ice cream, courtesy of Stewart's Shops. The Stewart's Ice Cream Eating Contest is part of the 17th annual Travers Festival, which will culminate in the 143rd running of the Grade 1, $1 million Travers at Saratoga Race Course on Saturday, August 25.
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Saratoga All Access: Racing Fans Cheer for Third Giveaway of the Season [02:17]
Fans gathered at Saratoga Race Course to receive the third giveaway item of the season, a free Saratoga pilsner glass. The clear pilsner glass features the red and gold Saratoga 2012 logo. Fans in attendance on Sunday also witnessed the day's feature race, the Grade 2 Woodford Reserve Lake Placid for 3-year old fillies. Sunday marks the second day of the 17th annual Travers Festival, which celebrates the 143rd running of the $1 million Travers at Saratoga Race Course. The Travers will be held on Saturday, August 25. The final premium giveaway of the season will be the Saratoga Fleece Blanket on Sunday, September 2.
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Opening Day at Saratoga - Friday, July 22 [00:31]
When Saratoga Race Course opens its gates for the 143rd time on Friday, July 22, the Grade 1, $1 million Travers will again be the centerpiece of a 40-day meet that brings together the finest horses, top jockeys, and best trainers in the country, and with good reason. With live racing every day except Tuesday, the Spa offers 52 stakes races, including 17 Grade 1's worth $6.65 million, good for at least one stakes every live racing day through Labor Day, September 5.
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2011-143rd Belmont Stakes 'Behind Scenes Live Coverage' [05:35]
Behind the scenes live coverage of the 2011-143rd Belmont Stakes. Pre-race trainer interviews, post-paddock parade of all entered horses, live up-close race coverage, Winner Circle coverage of Ruler On Ice, awards ceremony and post-race finale. Unique intimate live coverage.
Tags: Belmont Stakes, Ruler On Ice, Animal Kingdom, Shackleford, Nehro, Graham Motion, Mucho Macho Man, John Velazquez, Angel Cordero, Stay Thirsty, Todd Pletcher, Mike Repole, Steve Asmussen, Kelly Breen, Dr. Gregory Beroza, horsedoc, Talking Horses, Bob Costa