Saratoga: The Ultimate Racing Experience Book

Almost two hundred miles north of the hustle and bustle of New York City-nestled snuggly in the foothills of the Adirondacks-sits the town of Saratoga Springs. Ever since pioneer Gideon Putnam set up the area's first lodging, visitors have flocked to the town to sample the curative waters of its various mineral springs. But on August 3, 1863, just one month after the Battle of Gettysburg had ended, visitors started coming to Saratoga for another reason: Thoroughbred horse racing. For the past hundred-plus years, Saratoga Race Course has been the sight of Thoroughbred racing's greatest race meet. During the six weeks of the 2003 meet, the Horsephotos team scoured the town and track to capture, on film, images of what makes Saratoga so special. The result is Saratoga: The Ultimate Racing Experience, a collection of photographs that brings the town and track to life. Each photo paints a vivid portrait of Saratoga during the racing season-from the early morning workouts to the last call at Siro's, from the winners' circle after the Travers to the gardens of Yaddo, from the track's storied paddock to the mansions on Union Avenue...and everything in between.Read More