Since the inaugural meeting was held in August 1863, Saratoga Springs has been the scene of memorable races, often featuring legends of the sport.
Few remember the filly Los Angeles, who thrived at Saratoga, winning sixteen stakes races, or the reasons why the track was closed three times for.
Although some of the epic moments are still familiar today, such as Upset\'s defeat of Man o\' War in the 1919 Sanford Memorial, many of the triumphs and defeats that were once famous have been forgotten.
Since the inaugural meeting was held in August 1863, Saratoga Springs has been the scene of memorable races, often featuring legends of the sport