Vic Zast Saratoga Diary

Vic Zast’s daily journal of the Saratoga premier summertime race meet and the characters who make their annual pilgrimage there.

Last Gasp

3 Sep 2013 8:00 AM
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Historic meet ends on a high note for many.... Read More

What Was and Could Have Been

2 Sep 2013 8:00 AM
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Sesquicentennial events made 2013 the summer of Marylou Whitney.... Read More

Twice Upon a Time

1 Sep 2013 12:39 PM
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Alpha enjoys Saratoga slop for the second time in winning Woodward.... Read More

Burials

30 Aug 2013 9:06 PM
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Saginaw is euthanized on day sesquicentennial mementos are placed in time capsule.... Read More

Cut from the Same Cloth

30 Aug 2013 8:04 AM
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Fashion comes in every form at the racecourse.... Read More

Newsmaker of the Meet

28 Aug 2013 9:17 PM
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Ramseys Set Saratoga Owners' Record.... Read More

Veteran Days

28 Aug 2013 8:05 AM
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Veterans of various descriptions enter the spotlight... Read More

Transformation

26 Aug 2013 8:20 AM
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Saratoga enters its final week as crowds begin to thin... Read More

University of Lukas

25 Aug 2013 9:23 AM
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Student learns from mentor that hope is a powerful tool.... Read More

Cajuns and Mohicans

23 Aug 2013 8:47 PM
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Tempo rising at Spa Course for Travers Stakes.... Read More

What's Up, Pussycat?

23 Aug 2013 8:05 AM
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Puzzling developments emerge at the start of Travers Week... Read More

Following a Blue Moon

21 Aug 2013 9:26 PM
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First day of Travers week filled with honorees and favorites.... Read More

Coming Up Rosie and Rosario

20 Aug 2013 8:39 PM
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Riding feats override hoopla on final day of Alabama Week.... Read More

Tough to Take

18 Aug 2013 8:00 PM
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Visitors leave disappointed after disqualification in stakes race.... Read More

Strong Mandate

18 Aug 2013 11:00 AM
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Joyous moments and tragic events collide.... Read More

Photo Finishes

17 Aug 2013 8:31 AM
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Close races highlight a Friday card viewed by 22,940 fans.... Read More

Misters after Mses.

15 Aug 2013 8:46 PM
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Day after Fabulous Fillies Day a winner.... Read More

Ladies Have Their Day

14 Aug 2013 9:41 PM
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Pink is the color of the racecourse.... Read More

Voguing Ink

13 Aug 2013 9:53 PM
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Emcee reveals sleeves as track reveals trends.... Read More

Two Views

12 Aug 2013 8:00 AM
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Tragedy overwhelms building interest in Saratoga meet.... Read More

Standard of Perfection

11 Aug 2013 12:57 PM
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Reigning Horse of the Year rewards big crowd with near-record performance.... Read More

Six New Hall Members

9 Aug 2013 9:17 PM
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One jockey, five horses and Belmont II and Mellon honored.... Read More

Belly Floppers, Dancers

8 Aug 2013 9:53 PM
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Steeplechase racing meets international day festivities.... Read More

Price is Right

7 Aug 2013 9:47 PM
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Fan's menu for fun pleases the most people.... Read More

M'ams and Sirs

6 Aug 2013 9:15 PM
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Thoroughbred breeders bring a lift to the surroundings.... Read More

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