Racing fans can experience Saratoga Race Course in style this summer by entering to win exclusive VIP packages for all 40 days of racing, including Travers Day.

Dunkin’ Donuts is offering Clubhouse reserve packages for every day of the meet, Northeastern Fine Jewelry is offering Clubhouse Box packages for six select dates, and Coca-Cola and Hannaford Supermarkets are teaming up to offer an exclusive package to the 142nd running of the Travers Stakes on Saturday, August 27.

“Watching the races at Saratoga Race Course is an experience to cherish for racing enthusiasts and casual fans alike,” said Hal Handel, NYRA Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. “We appreciate Dunkin’ Donuts, Northeastern Fine Jewelry, Coca-Cola and Hannaford Supermarkets for supporting the 2011 meet by offering these extraordinary packages to experience the thrilling racing that Saratoga has to offer.”

Coca-Cola and Hannaford Supermarkets are offering racing fans the chance to experience the Travers Stakes in style with the exclusive Win, Place or Show: Ultimate Travers Package.

The VIP grand prize – the “Win” package – includes two-night accommodations (two rooms, double occupancy) at the Holiday Inn Saratoga Springs; breakfast for four and reserved seats in the Clubhouse on Travers Day; a Paddock Tour; Post Parade programs and $400 in spending money.

First runners-up will win the “Place” prize package which includes Grandstand reserved seats for two on Travers Day; $200 in spending money; and a $100 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Four contestants will be awarded a first runner-up prize.

Second runners-up will win the “Show” package including Grandstand reserved seats for two on Travers Day; $100 in spending money; and a $50 Hannaford Supermarkets gift card. Two fans will be selected to win a second runner-up prize.

Fans can enter to win by completing an entry form at more than 50 participating Hannaford Supermarket locations in New York and Vermont. No purchase is necessary; must be 18 years or older to enter. Entry forms are available through August 6.

The Dunkin’ Donuts “40 Days at Saratoga” sweepstakes provides Dunkin’ Donuts guests the opportunity to win one of 40 VIP Clubhouse packages for a day at Saratoga Race Course. One prize will be awarded for each day of racing during the 2011 meet, which runs through Monday, September 5.

The VIP package includes four Clubhouse reserved seats at Saratoga Race Course, Clubhouse admission, Post Parade program books and two parking passes.

Guests can enter to win by completing an entry form available at any participating Dunkin’ Donuts location in the greater Capital Region, the Berkshires and western Vermont. No purchase is necessary; must be 18 years or older to enter. Winners will be notified the week prior to event date.

Northeastern Fine Jewelry is offering racing fans the opportunity to experience the exuberance and luxury of Saratoga Race Course with a chance to win one of six exclusive VIP Clubhouse Box packages, which include private use of a Clubhouse Box at Saratoga Race Course, Post Parade programs and parking passes.

Prize packages are available for the following dates:

• Sunday, July 31: the Ruffian Handicap, a Breeders Cup qualifying race.
• Sunday, August 7: the Alfred G. Vanderbilt and Honorable Miss Handicap plus “Galloping Grapes – A NY Wine Event” to benefit the Times Union Hope Fund (includes four tickets to the wine festival).
• Monday, August 15: the Three Chimneys Saratoga Special plus four tickets to the Travers Celebration on August 25, the official party of the Travers Stakes.
• Friday, August 19: “Fabulous Fillies Day.”
• Friday, August 26: Travers Eve and the American Red Cross’ “Battle of the Brews” (includes four tickets to the beer tasting event).

Individuals can enter to win by completing an entry form available at any of Northeastern Fine Jewelry’s three area locations: 1575 Western Avenue in Albany; 1607 Union Street in Schenectady; and 4620 Main Street in Manchester Center, VT.

In addition, track patrons can visit Northeastern Fine Jewelry and luxury Swiss watchmaker IWC Schaffhausen at the Saratoga Style tent (outside the Clubhouse, adjacent to the Paddock) to win a VIP Clubhouse Box package on Wednesday, August 31. Patrons can enter to win by visiting the Saratoga Style tent at Saratoga Race Course on Wednesday, July 27; Wednesday, August 17; Friday, August 19; and Wednesday, August 24.

For more information about Saratoga Race Course, call (518) 584-6200 or visit www.nyra.com.