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Saratoga Summer Meet Begins Amid Heat | Albany News
Saratoga’s summer racing season roared back with an eleven-race card on a scorching July 3rd, as jockeys sipped orange juice and salt mixtures to stay hydrated and fans braved the heat with coolers full of drinks. Despite extreme temperatures and looming cancellations, the 46-day summer meet kicked off with safety as top priority — veterinarians monitored every horse closely. This year’s July Fourth Festival marks the final edition at Saratoga before the event relocates to Belmont Park next year, with another full card of races, including the Belmont Derby, set for Saturday at 12:35 PM…
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