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Opening day at the track
Saratoga Race Course's 141st season of racing kicked off Wednesday with a big crowd on hand. Posted on July 29, 2009.
Michele Riggi of Saratoga Springs reacts at a luncheon hosted by Marylou Whitney at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday.
Horse and handler approach the paddock area during opening day at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday.
Fans picnic during the 141st season opening day at the Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday.
Debbie Hall, a summer resident of Greenfield Center who lives in New York City, tries to pick a winner during the 141st season opening day at the Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday.
Fans watch the second race during opening day.
Fans picnic during opening day at Saratoga Race Course.
Jockey Alan Garcia, in yellow, is escorted back to the jockey quarters after winning the first race aboard Good Prospect during opening day at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday. Jockey Kent Desormeaux is at far left in the picture.
Sophia Aureli, left, and her sister Venice, both of Rochester, look over the second race to pick a winner for their dad, Daniel Aureli, at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday.
Fans picnic during opening day at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday.
Caitlin Kane of Burnt Hills, a junior at the University of Deleware, makes a pulled pork sandwich at the Carolina Barbecue Co. at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday.
Summer dresses make a fashion statement on opening day of the 141st season at Saratoga Race Course.
