2026 Purse Increases
Major purse increases are coming to overnight races at Saratoga Race Course in 2026! Purse levels will be raised by nearly 14 percent blended across all categories during the 2026 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival (June 3 - 7) and throughout the summer meet (July 3 - September 7).
| 2026 Purse | 2025 Purse | Increase | |
| MSW | $115,000 | $100,000 | +15.0% |
| 1X | $120,000 | $110,000 | +9.1% |
| 2X | $125,000 | $115,000 | +8.7% |
| Maiden Auction | $90,000 | $80,000 | +12.5% |
| 2YO MSW (NY) |
$115,000 |
$90,000 | +27.8% |
| MSW (NY) | $100,000 | $90,000 | +11.1% |
| 1X (NY) | $105,000 | $95,000 | +10.5% |
| 2X (NY) | $110,000 | $100,000 | +10.0% |
| Str 1X | $78,000 | $70,000 | +11.4% |
|
Average |
$90,961 |
$79,955 |
+13.8% |
The first 2026 Saratoga condition book will be released in June.
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