"Saratoga is the August place to be."
That phrase was allegedly coined by Mary Lou Whitney, and it's fitting that we visit Saratoga this Saturday, August 4 for what is locally referred to as Whitney Day.
In addition to the Grade 1 Whitney (entries were drawn today), the card will include the Grade 1 Test, the Grade 3 Waya and the non graded Lure and De La Rose Stakes. First post will be at 1:00 PM Eastern.
While you are waiting for the entries to be posted, here is a link to a lengthy article about the Grand Dame of the Spa that makes for very interesting reading:
https://saratogaliving.com/marylou-w...r-of-saratoga/