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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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Sights and Sounds on Travers Day 2012 [00:44]
Saratoga Race Course
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Turbulent Descent - 2012 Ballerina (G1) [01:39]
Odds-on favorite Turbulent Descent earned her fourth career Grade 1 victory in the first start for her new connections, taking over at the top of the stretch and going on to a 1 ¼-length win over Derwin's Star in Friday's $500000 Ballerina at Saratoga Race Course. Purchased privately by Michael Tabor, Mrs. John Magnier and Derrick Smith this summer and sent to trainer Todd Pletcher, the 4-year-old Congrats filly was making her second start of 2012 and first since taking the Desert Stormer Handicap on June 17 at Betfair Hollywood Park. Away from the gate alertly, Turbulent Descent raced three-wide alongside Island Bound and Nicole H as All Due Respect led through an opening quarter-mile in 23.02 seconds, with the half going in 45.33. Moving up with Nicole H on the turn, Turbulent Descent quickly assumed command straightening for home and was never threatened as she galloped under the wire in 1:22.13 for the seven furlongs.
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Racing 101 Tent Returns to Saratoga for Alabama Weekend [01:10]

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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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