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A barn fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel destroyed a backstretch stable, killing approximately 17 horses and canceling live harness racing.

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Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

Who
Saratoga Casino Hotel, Saratoga Springs Fire Department, Saratoga Harness Horseperson’s Association, John Matarazzo
What
A barn fire at the Saratoga Casino Hotel destroyed a backstretch stable, killing approximately 17 horses and canceling live harness racing.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:07:30 GMT · 6h 37m ago
Where
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. ·
Why
The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, and is still under investigation.
The Frontline Impact

How this affects you

The incident resulted in a significant loss of livestock for horse owners and trainers, and caused the immediate cancellation of live harness racing at the Saratoga Harness Track, impacting scheduled events and associated businesses.

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