Saratoga Dispatch × Saratoga Tracksider

A historic partnership

Momentum meets legacy.

About the partnership

Abby Tegnelia

Founder & Publisher · The Saratoga Dispatch

Proven Saratoga media executive and former CEO of Empire Media Network, overseeing Saratoga Living and Capital Region Living magazines. A Columbia Journalism School graduate, Tegnelia brings deep experience in premium local publishing, editorial leadership, events, custom content, and sponsor partnerships.

David Catalfamo

Founder & Publisher · The Saratoga Tracksider

Sales and strategic partnerships leader and founder of Capitol Public Strategies Media, a former New York State economic development official with experience overseeing statewide tourism and destination marketing, including the I LOVE NY campaign.

The who's who of Saratoga read the Saratoga Dispatch — the actual movers, shakers, and CEOs.

The Saratoga Tracksider is read by the people who are the meet — horse owners, trainers, breeders, and bettors, the business leaders behind the sport, and the families who plan their entire summer around the Spa.

What readers say

"I really appreciate the Dispatch — I had a consult call with a woman this morning who found me because of it."

— Kelly Messier, Founder, The Nutrition Connection

"The Tracksider is the first thing I open before I make a single bet."

— Saratoga Tracksider reader

The opportunity

When it comes to Saratoga, you won't find a more targeted or more motivated audience than the combined readership of the Saratoga Dispatch and the Saratoga Tracksider. Our combined readership is the room every racing, hospitality, and luxury brand wants to be in.

Rates & packages

Simple, transparent pricing.

Most flexible

Post Position

Your spot on the field. Up to 300 words to tell your story in an integrated feature, plus your logo and multiple links — woven naturally into both newsletters.

$499 / placement

Up to 300 words

Logo included

Multiple links

Best value

Across the Board Season Package Best value

Consistent presence. Book 2 or 3 placements and save — run them any time during the season.

2 placements$799

3 placements$999

3+ placements recommended for maximum impact and recall.

Contact us for larger packages.

High impact

The Headliner Advertorial / Sponsored Story

A full editorial feature written by us — your story, told in our trusted voice and approved by you — and sent as its own email to both audiences.

$1,000 / story

Very limited availability

500–650 words

Runs in the Dispatch & the Tracksider

By approval only.

Exclusive: only one presenting sponsor per Marquee Race Day

The Winner's Circle Stakes Day Sponsorship

Own the conversation on Saratoga's biggest racing days.

$3,500 per Marquee Race Day Sponsorship

Available for select Marquee Race Days

Jim Dandy Day — Saturday, August 1
Whitney Day — Saturday, August 8
Alabama Day — Saturday, August 22
Travers Day — Saturday, August 29

These are the days when Saratoga attention is at its highest — across racing, restaurants, hospitality, nightlife, retail, real estate, and the broader summer economy.

Marquee Race Day Sponsorship includes

Presenting sponsor placement on the selected Marquee Race Day.
Top-of-newsletter placement across the Saratoga Dispatch × Saratoga Tracksider partnership.
Sponsor logo and message included in the Marquee Race Day placement.
Direct link to the sponsor's website, reservation page, offer, or campaign.
Category exclusivity for that selected Marquee Race Day.
Three additional sponsor mentions during race week.
Optional integrated feature during the meet to tell a deeper sponsor story.