Saratoga’s racing season kicks off with the thrilling and long-awaited Opening Day. From exciting new gluten-free and vegan bites at the track to kid-friendly activities and behind-the-scenes tours, this episode is packed with everything you need to know. They talk about jockeys to watch this season, like Katie and Dylan Davis, and how Mackenzie bumped into Dave Portnoy (yes, Stool President himself)—sparking a full-on campaign to get him on the podcast… Natalie’s new article also gets a major spotlight, covering all the can’t-miss events of the season. From ghost tours and museum visits to the excitement of horse ownership, Saratoga is packed with experiences this year. Sponsored By Julie & Co Realty  https://saratogaliving.substack.com/p/seasons-greetings-9c2 FEATURED MEMBERS: Discover Saratoga  https://www.discoversaratoga.org/  Saratoga Living  https://saratogaliving.com/  Bright Sighted Media  https://brightsighted.com/  Saratoga Race Course  https://www.saratogaracetrack.com/  NYRA https://www.nyrainc.com/ Purdy’s  https://www.purdyswine.com/ Side Cap https://www.sidecapbrew.com/about  Kru Coffee  https://www.krucoffee.com/  Ninth Planet https://www.ninthplanetbev.com/  By the Bottle https://bythebottleshop.com/  The Coat Room  https://thecoatroom.com/  Therapeutic Horses https://thsaratoga.org/  National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame  https://www.racingmuseum.org/  The Morning Show (during breakfast) Laura Breakfast at Saratoga  https://cms.nyra.com/saratoga/visit/breakfast-at-saratoga   Breakfast and Breeding Tour  https://oldtavernfarms.com/pages/breeding-breakfast-farm-tours Song Hill Thoroughbred Tavern Farm  https://www.jamesbondracing.com/  Sugar Plum Farm  https://www.sugarplumfarmsaratoga.com/  Winner’s Circle Experience https://cms.nyra.com/saratoga/visit/experiences  BEST (Backstretch Employee Service Team) https://www.bestbackstretch.org/ Third Race Call  Experience  https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/  NYRA STAR Program (Students of Thoroughbreds and Racing) https://www.nyra.com/saratoga/visit/nyra-star/  Kos Sauna  https://www.kossauna.com/  Lago by Druthers  https://www.druthersbrewing.com/   Standard Fair https://www.standardfaresaratoga.com/  Libby’s https://libbysupperclub.com/  History Museum Ghost Tours https://www.saratogahistory.org/ghost-tours-summer-2025  Heritage Area Visitors Center https://www.discoversaratoga.org/saratoga-springs-visitor-center/  Sara’s Kitchen  https://www.saraskitchen518.com/  Putnam Market https://putnammarket.com/  Cardona's https://www.cardonasmarket.com/  CHAPTERS: 00:00 Rental Fashion: Affordable Style Choices 00:44 Celebrity Encounters: Awkward Moments and Gossip 02:26 Saratoga Racing: Excitement and New Experiences 06:45 Culinary Delights: Food and Beverage Innovations at the Track 10:34 Local Business Spotlight: New Ventures and Collaborations 12:39 Horse Racing Culture: Community and Events 16:55 Unique Experiences: Naming Races and Special Tours 20:38 Celebrating Local Talent: Jockeys and Their Impact 24:26 Philanthropy and Community: Celebrity Contributions 26:57 Upcoming Attractions: New Restaurants and Events 30:52 Personal Connections: Becoming a Horse Owner Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices