It's almost horse racing season again. That magical time of year when a $2 bet can somehow make hundreds with an exacta, trifecta or superfecta.
On top of this, there's free stuff (according to The Saratogian).

• July 31: A black baseball cap with red Saratoga Race Course logo
• Aug. 14: A white t-shirt with black Saratoga Race Course logo
• Aug. 21: A black gym bag with red Saratoga Race Course logo
• Sept. 4: A black longsleeve shirt with red Saratoga Race Course logo

NYRA officials also announced several special events, some new and others returning favorites, that will be held this year. Those events include:

• Two twilight racings days
• A Mardi Gras celebration
• Mid-summer St. Patrick's Day celebration
• Yankees-Red Sox Rivalry day
• College Day

But, really, the only incentive I need is knowing that I'm visiting the oldest organized sporting venue, of any kind, in the country. Ok, Ok, that and the bobble head dolls.