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SLIDESHOW: Snapshots From Opening Weekend at Saratoga

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July 13th, 2019 by Penelope Miller

The peaceful tranquility of a morning in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., where Saratoga Race Course kicked off the summer meet July 11. (Adam Coglianese/NYRA)

Upstate New York drew thousands of fans for a wonderful opening weekend at Saratoga Race Course, where the historic track kicked off its 151st meet in style.

America's Best Racing's Penelope Miller was there from morning training hours to afternoons at the races to share the excitement of a day in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

Mornings are majestic at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

New York Yankees Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera was the New York Racing Association's guest of honor July 12 at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

New York Yankees Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera was the New York Racing Association's guest of honor July 12 at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

New York Yankees Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera signs autographs at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

New York Yankees Hall of Fame closer Mariano Rivera signs autographs at Saratoga. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

The 2019 Saratoga race meet began July 11. Opening weekend at the Spa is a can't-miss racing experience. (Penelope P. Miller/America's Best Racing)

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