OLD SMOKE MEN

From the Rail, to the Clubhouse, and everywhere in between - There is a little bit of Railbird in all of us!

We could think of no better way to pay homage to the Sport of Kings then to evoke the greatest of all time in our logo. Man o’ War delivered some of his most breathtaking performances at our home track; Saratoga Race Course. This was also the track...

Whether it follows the break from the starting gate, jostling for position in the backstretch, rounding the final turn, or lunging frantically at the finish line; “GET ‘EM UP!” is the command of choice for fans urging...

“AND THEY’RE OFF!” This phrase of choice for many race commentators, not only signals the start of a race, but also warms the soul and gets the adrenaline pumping for race fans everywhere. In our opinion, no one said these familiar...

Long considered the greatest accomplishment in horse racing; capturing the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes is a feat that has eluded countless horses over the past 100 years. From Sir Barton in 1919 to Justify in 2018, only thirteen...

“AND THEY’RE OFF!” This phrase of choice for many race commentators, not only signals the start of a race, but also warms the soul and gets the adrenaline pumping for race fans everywhere. In our opinion, no one said these familiar...

The wire is the setting for some of racing's best moments. Where victory and defeat, for horses and bettors alike, are juggled in fractions of a second...  

“AND THEY’RE OFF!” This phrase of choice for many race commentators, not only signals the start of a race, but also warms the soul and gets the adrenaline pumping for race fans everywhere. In our opinion, no one said these familiar...

Man o’ War. Gallant Fox. Secretariat. American Pharoah. Poor Start? Sloppy Track? Gifted Foe? Unfavorable Pace? Depends who you ask…. One thing is certain - many of the most significant upsets in Horse Racing history have taken place...

The origin of the blue canoe, which sits in a lake in the infield of Saratoga Racecourse, has long been disputed. According to local legend, the canoe provided unlucky bettors with transportation back home to New York City via the Hudson River. However,...

Man 'o War, Seabiscuit, War Admiral, Native Dancer, Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Affirmed, Spectacular Bid, Sunday Silence, Rachel Alexandra, American Pharoah, and the list goes on and on...  So many greats have raced under the Weathervane at...

One of the greatest of all time - on and off the track!