Saratoga to Host Stanley Cup

The National Hockey League's Stanley Cup–one of the most celebrated trophies in sports–will travel to Saratoga Race Course Aug. 31. Fans of hockey and horse racing will have an opportunity to take photos with the Stanley Cup at no charge when it is on display from 3 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jockey Silks Porch.

Awarded annually to the National Hockey League's championship team, the Stanley Cup currently resides with the Florida Panthers, whose principal owner is Vinnie Viola of St. Elias Stable.

“We are grateful to Vinnie Viola for bringing the iconic Stanley Cup to Saratoga Race Course, an appropriate setting where champions compete every summer,” said NYRA President & CEO Dave O'Rourke. “We know our fans will enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to take photos with the Cup, and we thank the Florida Panthers organization for allowing us to share in the celebration of their success.”

Saturday's 13-race card at Saratoga will feature a special first post of 12:05 p.m. with admission gates opening at 10:30 a.m.