Whitney Day at Saratoga Race Course

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Celebrate Whitney Day 2025 at Saratoga Race Course

Mark your calendar for Saturday, August 2, 2025, as Whitney Day returns to Saratoga Race Course—one of the summer’s most anticipated events. This day combines high-stakes racing, vibrant fashion, and heartfelt tradition, all in celebration of the iconic Marylou Whitney, whose legacy continues to inspire generations of fans and horsemen alike.

New for 2025, the Grade 1, $750,000 FanDuel Fourstardave has been added to the already stacked Whitney Day card, making it even more thrilling. The afternoon now boasts four Grade 1 races and six stakes overall, headlined by the $1 million Whitney—the 98th running of this historic race.

This year’s Whitney promises a blockbuster showdown featuring:

• Fierceness (2024 Travers winner)

• Sierra Leone (2024 Breeders' Cup Classic winner)

• White Abarrio (2023 Breeders' Cup Classic winner)
  ...plus several strong challengers ready to shake up the field.

Post time for the Whitney is 5:41 PM ET, but the excitement begins well before then.

From 1 PM to 3 PM, racegoers can join the Best in Pink fashion photo contest at the Jockey Silks Porch—a nod to the signature style and flair of Marylou Whitney. Expect Saratoga to be awash in shades of pink, with guests turning out in glamorous race-day fashion.

First post is at 12:05 PM, so arrive early and make the most of a packed afternoon. Save $5 on admission by purchasing your tickets in advance.

Whether you’re here for the fashion, the festivities, or the fierce competition on the track, Whitney Day 2025 delivers a full Saratoga experience that’s not to be missed.