Saratoga Harness Horseperson's Association

A barn fire that broke out early Tuesday morning has claimed the lives of 17 horses at Saratoga Casino Hotel, which sits off Nelson Avenue in Saratoga Springs and is directly across the street from the Thoroughbred track. The barn housed a total of 18 horses and was completely destroyed. One horse escaped the barn and sustained minor injuries. No people were hurt, according to the casino hotel and fire department. The horses belonged to two trainers who stabled their horses in the barn. Trainer Robyn Mangiardi lost 11 horses,...