Saratoga Casino Hotel to Feature 15th Annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace
SARATOGA SPRINGS, New York (July 18, 2024) – On Saturday, July 20 Saratoga Casino Hotel will host its premier racing event of the season, the 15th Annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace. Some of America’s top pacers, trainers and drivers will be vying for a purse of $250,000.
The evening will also feature six New York Sire Stakes races for two-year-old pacing colts. Overall purses for the night exceed half a million dollars.
This year’s Gerrity Pace is a full field of eight, including back-to-back 2023/2024 MGM-Borgata winner, Hellabalou, from the stable of North America’s leading trainer, Ron Burke. Local favorite, Rocknroll Runa A, will be in solid contention for trainer/driver, Larry Stalbaum.
“This year’s Gerrity had a very interesting post draw which should have a big impact on the outcome,” said Race Secretary, Peter Iovino.��“We expect our fans will be treated to an exciting and competitive race with action throughout.”
Post time for the first race on Saturday is 5:00pm. Parking and admission are free. SaratogaBets horseplayers that visit Saratoga Casino Hotel on Gerrity Night (and every Saturday throughout 2024) will have the opportunity to earn an additional 15% bonus on all winning Saratoga Harness wagers placed through a self-service terminal.
Photo Caption: Winner of the 14th Annual Joe Gerrity Jr. Memorial Pace, Idealsomemagic A on July 22, 2023, driven by George Brennan.
About Saratoga Casino Hotel
Saratoga Casino Hotel, located on Crescent Avenue in Saratoga Springs, NY, features slot machines, electronic table games, a luxury hotel, Vapor, Morton’s® The Steakhouse, a casual dining restaurant, full-service bars, deli and a variety of guest services. Simulcast wagering is available and live harness racing runs February through mid-December. For more information, please visit www.saratogacasino.com or call 800-727-2990. Must be 18 years of age or older to play video gaming machines or wager on horses. Please play responsibly.
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