July 4th Racing Festival generates millions at Saratoga Race Course
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (NEWS10) -- The July 4th Racing Festival at Saratoga Race Course brought thousands to the track over the holiday weekend. With this influx of visitors also came over $80 million in total handle.
According to the New York Racing Association, there was a total of 52,156 attendees. The festival generated $83,634,479 in total handle and sold 19,120 hot dogs.
The total handle generated over the weekend was a 121% increase from the 2024 Festival held at the Aqueduct Race Track.