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A barn fire at Saratoga Casino Hotel destroyed a backstretch stable, killing nearly 20 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 Saratoga Casino Hotel destroyed a backstretch stable, killing nearly 20 horses and canceling live harness racing.
When
Tue, 16 Jun 2026 16:07:30 GMT · 5h 22m ago
Where
Saratoga Springs, N.Y. ·
Why
The fire broke out around 2:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 16, though the cause is still under investigation.
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Approximately 17 horses died in a barn fire at the Saratoga Harness Track, leading to the cancellation of live harness racing and significant loss for horse owners and the racing community.

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