Tuesday, July 17, 2012

MEDIA TOUR: NYRA TO ANNOUNCE MAJOR ON-TRACK TECHNOLOGY ADVANCEMENT AND HIGHLIGHT NEW FOOD AND BEVERAGE OFFERINGS FOR 2012 MEET

Tuesday, July 17, 2012

 

Contact: Dan Silver

dsilver@nyrainc.com

 

Mark Bardack

mbardack@edlewi.com

MEDIA ADVISORY/DAYBOOK ITEM

 

NYRA to announce major on-track technology advancement and highlight new food and beverage offerings for 2012 meet

 

WHAT:          The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will announce a major new initiative for the 2012 meet that will update the on-track technology available to patrons at Saratoga Race Course.

 

                        The announcement will take place during a media tour that will also showcase the new food and beverage options for the upcoming meet, including the Saratoga Beer Garden and the revitalized hospitality area at the Carousel.

 

WHEN:          Wednesday, July 18

                        11:00 a.m.

 

WHERE:       Saratoga Race Course

Tour to depart from Jockey House

                                     

WHO:             -Stephen Travers, Vice President and Director of Hospitality and Group Sales, NYRA

                        -Tom Thill, Vice President & Chief Information Officer, NYRA

                        -Dan Silver, Director of Communications, NYRA

                       

DETAILS:    NYRA will announce a major new on-track initiative during a media tour to highlight various upgrades at Saratoga Race Course for the 2012 meet.

 

                        The tour will also provide media with a sneak peak of the new food and beverage options at Saratoga Race Course, including the revitalized hospitality area at the Carousel, the Saratoga Beer Garden, local vendors at Restaurant Row, and the newest culinary offering at The Post, El Verano Taquería.

 

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