Media Advisory: Saratoga Race Course News Conference and Luncheon

 

MEDIA ADVISORY/DAYBOOK ITEM

 

It’s off to the races as plans are unveiled for 40 days of racing during the 142^nd season at Saratoga Race Course

 

WHAT:          Saratoga Race Course News Conference and Luncheon 

 

WHO:             -Charlie Hayward: NYRA President and CEO

-Hal Handel: NYRA Executive Vice President and COO

-PJ Campo: NYRA Vice President and Director of Racing

-Dan Silver: NYRA Director of Communications and Media Relations

 

WHEN:          Monday, June 28 at 11:30 a.m. 

News Conference begins at noon

 

WHERE:       The Desmond Hotel & Conference Center

660 Albany Shaker Road

Albany, N.Y.

 

DETAILS:     As thoroughbred racing prepares to return to the foothills of the Adirondacks, officials with the New York Racing Association will discuss plans for the upcoming meet, which will expand by four days and consist of 40 racing days.

 

                        The 2010 racing season gets underway on Friday, July 23 and runs through Labor Day, Monday, September 6.

 

                        The 30^th annual Open House will take place on Sunday, July 18.

 

NYRA President and CEO Charlie Hayward will be joined by several senior executives to discuss the stakes and racing schedule; marketing promotions; sponsorships and special events, including the debut of new culinary offerings from Union Square Hospitality Group; as well as the horsemen, jockeys and thoroughbreds expected for the 142^nd meet.

 

NYRA officials will also unveil the Spa’s giveaways.

 

                        A buffet luncheon will be served following the news conference.                           

 

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Please RSVP by E-MAIL by June 24 to:

Mark Bardack

Ed Lewi Associates

E-mail: mbardack@edlewi.com

PHONE: (518) 383-6183

FAX: (518) 383-6755

CELL: (518) 867-7943