SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. â The New York Racing Association, Inc., in conjunction with New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, today announced Saratoga Race Course will re-open to fans at near full capacity for the 2021 summer meet. Season and weekly ticket plans for the 2021 meet, which opens on Thursday, July 15 and continues through Monday, Sept. 6, will go on sale on Wednesday, June 9 at 10 a.m. at NYRA.com. Season admission passes will also be available for purchase at that time. In order to re-open Saratoga Race Course to fans at near full capacity, NYRA will designate most sections for vaccinated fans only, including the popular Saratoga backyard. This policy aligns with current New York State guidance for large outdoor sports and entertainment venues, which allows for fully vaccinated sections to operate at full capacity without social distancing measures in place.