Saratoga Opening Weekend Recap: Turf Stars Shine, Handle Drops, and Weather Woes

July 13, 2025

In this episode of Sunday Morning Coffee on Past the Wire TV, presented by Sure Bet Coffee and AmWager, Big Race Jim returns from a few weeks on the road to dive into a Saratoga opening weekend that felt… strangely empty. From a deserted Fourth of July festival to a third “Opening Day” in a month, Jim discusses the quirks of the meet’s start and questions whether NYRA may be overcooking the golden goose.

He recaps standout turf performances, including Far Bridge’s dominant Bowling Green victory and Excellent Truth’s gutsy upset over She Feels Pretty in the Diana, Chad Brown’s tenth win in that historic race. Jim also shares his frustrations with turf race scratches and NYRA’s approach to unpredictable weather, urging the sport to embrace creativity and better protect players and horses.

With handle down nearly 20% and fans blaming everything from rain to race quality, Jim explores what might really be going on up at Saratoga. Tune in for sharp insights, turf race analysis, and a candid take on where the game stands—and where it might be headed.

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