SARATOGA RACE COURSE TO HOST HISTORIC FREE FAMILY CONCERT WITH DISNEY CHANNEL STAR AND “DANCING WITH THE STARS” RUNNER-UP

First concert in recent memory to be held at Saratoga Race Course in honor of 150th anniversary season

Admission is free, including free reserved seats* available beginning Sunday, June 9

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that Dancing with the Stars runner-up and Disney Channel sensation Zendaya will headline a free family concert during the 33rd annual Open House at Saratoga Race Course on Sunday, July 14. Open House will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. with the concert beginning at 3 p.m.

The concert, which is the first to be held at the historic racing venue in recent memory, comes in celebration of the 150th anniversary of the first organized thoroughbred race meeting in Saratoga, which took place over the course of four days in August 1863.

The annual day of family fun and attractions will be billed as the Opening Ceremonies for the 150th anniversary season at Saratoga Race Course, which officially opens its gates on Friday, July 19 for 40 days of racing through Labor Day, Monday, September 2.

Open House will feature an all-new high-level event this year with a free family concert from top performing artist Zendaya, star of the hit series ! on the Disney Channel. Zendaya’s performance comes fresh off her run as the break-out star and runner-up on this past season’s tremendously popular dance competition reality show Dancing with the Stars on ABC.

Admission to both Open House and the concert, including reserved Clubhouse and Grandstand seats, is free*. In honor of the 150th anniversary season at Saratoga Race Course, TicketMaster ticket handling fees will be limited to only $1.50 per ticket. There will be a limit of four tickets per transaction.

“Saratoga Race Course is a truly tremendous sporting venue that deserves an anniversary celebration worthy of its stature in the community. Hosting a free concert with Zendaya allows us to kick off the season in a grandiose way while staying true to our tradition of affordable family fun during this annual pre-season celebration,” said Rodnell Workman, vice president and chief marketing officer for NYRA. “We look forward to once again welcoming families through the gates as we launch a memorable anniversary season at Saratoga.”

The milestone free concert will feature an exciting, high-energy performance headlined by Disney Channel star Zendaya, who will be joined on-stage by a full band, five dancers and three back-up singers against the backdrop of the track.

The multi-talented actress and Hollywood Records recording artist received national acclaim this spring during her runner-up performance on season 16 of Dancing with the Stars, where she was the first contestant of the season to land a perfect score from the judges. Zendaya has become a mainstay among female entertainers due to her star role on the popular Disney Channel series Shake It Up! which is currently in its third season.

Her debut album is slated for release this fall on Hollywood Records and she is touring select cities throughout the summer season.

Tickets for free* seats in the clubhouse and grandstand can be reserved via Ticketmaster beginning Sunday, June 9 at noon by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Normal business hours for Ticketmaster are Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday to Friday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Ticketmaster Express automated phone line for self-service ticket sales is available after hours at 866-448-7849.

Tickets will be available by mail and at will call on Thursday, July 11 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Friday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, July 13 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, July 14, the day of the event, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Reserved Seats Box Office on Union Avenue at Saratoga Race Course.

In addition to reserved seating, the track apron will be available for non-ticketed general admission on a first-come, first-served basis. No blankets, chairs or pop-ups will be allowed.

Prior to Zendaya’s performance, NYRA will host several exhibition races on the main track in the tradition of the Newman E. Wait, Jr. trials. No pari-mutuel wagering will be available.

This year’s event will continue the longstanding tradition of supporting local community and non-profit organizations through nominal fees for various games and activities and the sale of discounted food and beverages.

The backyard will play host to a variety of activities including pony rides, inflatables, face painting, caricatures and mini golf, among other games. Kids can also take part in an equine- themed art contest in celebration of the 150th anniversary for the opportunity to win a named race and present a trophy in the winner’s circle during the summer meet. Activities will take place from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Additionally, patrons can get a glimpse into the inner workings of the track with free backstretch tours every half hour beginning at 11 a.m. at the Clubhouse entrance.

The 33rd annual Open House will launch a series of high-profile events and activities in celebration of the 150th anniversary season at Saratoga Race Course. The season-long celebration will be highlighted by special on-track activities and events on Saturday, August 3 when Saratoga Race Course commemorates the official anniversary of the first race in 1863.

Saratoga 2013 season passes will be available for purchase at Open House at the Reserved Seats Box Office. The passes, $75 for clubhouse admission and $35 for grandstand, are good for the entire 40-day Saratoga meet, including Travers Day on Saturday, August 24.

The 2013 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course begins on Friday, July 19 and concludes on Labor Day, Monday, September 2. For more information about Saratoga Race Course, log onto www.nyra.com. For additional information about events at Saratoga Race Course, visit www.nyra.com/saratoga/information/events.

*In honor of the 150th anniversary season at Saratoga Race Course, TicketMaster ticket handling fees will be limited to only $1.50 per ticket.

FACT SHEET ZENDAYA CONCERT AT SARATOGA RACE COURSE

CONCERT & TICKETS INFORMATION

• Free concert featuring Zendaya will be held at the annual Open House on Sunday, July 14 at 3 p.m.

• Free reserved seats in the Clubhouse and Grandstand will be available via Ticketmaster beginning Sunday, June 9 at noon.

• Tickets are available by phone at 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

ZENDAYA INFORMATION

• Zendaya stars as Raquel “Rocky” Blue, one half of the comedic duo of young dancers trying to dance her way to stardom on the Disney Channel series Shake It Up!

• The multi-talented actress was a runner-up finalist on season 16 of the popular ABC reality show Dancing with the Stars.

• Her first single is slated for release this July with her first album on Hollywood Records expected this fall.

• She is touring select cities throughout the summer and has performed around the world, including the White House and in the 2011 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

• Zendaya was recently featured in the Wall Street Journal and Essence.