Summer Lecture Series

Race Course Architecture
Paul Roberts, Speaker
$10 members/$15 non-members per lecture

See below for dates, details and locations.

Paul Roberts will present three lectures on historic race courses world-wide. The last of which will feature research from his newly published book The Spa: Saratoga’s Legendary Track. After each lecture, Mr. Roberts will host a book signing.
In May 2007, the Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation formed the Saratoga Race Course Preservation Coalition to advocate for a thoughtful, balanced approach to the preservation and modernization at the Saratoga Race Course. Paul Roberts of Turnberry Consulting, London was appointed in 2008 by New York Racing Association (NYRA) to advise the direction of capital improvements on the Saratoga Race Course’s three tracks, following the confirmation of NYRA’s new franchise.  The Saratoga Springs Preservation Foundation as part of the Saratoga Race Course Preservation Coalition wishes to aid NYRA in preserving the future integrity of the buildings and landscape features of Saratoga Race Course.
Tuesday, July 26      7pm
Ascot: England’s Royal Racecourse
Saratoga Arts Center, Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway
Paul Roberts will speak on the development of the Queen’s racecourse from the first races in 1711, organized by Queen Anne, to the last re-developments of 2005. This illustrated lecture will examine the changing structure of the race course, its connection to the monarchy, and explore 300 years of worth of buildings. Reservations preferred. Seating is limited.
Tuesday, August 2     7pm
Historic Race Courses of the World
Saratoga Arts Center, Dee Sarno Theater, 320 Broadway
Paul Roberts will discuss the historic structures remaining in world racing. This lecture will review a bygone age and identify how the precious buildings of world famous race courses are being used today.
Reservations preferred. Seating is limited.
Wednesday, August 10    7pm
The Spa: Saratoga’s Legendary Track
Fasig-Tipton, Humphrey S. Finney Sales Pavilion, 250 East Avenue
Paul Roberts will lecture on his new book of the same title, focusing on the original buildings of 1864 to developments made by New York Racing Association (NYRA). Mr. Roberts will discuss every phase of Saratoga Race Course’s remarkable past. Reservations preferred.
To reserve seating, please call 518-5887-5030 or email sbosshart@saratogapreservation.org
The last lecture in the series is sponsored by NYRA and Fasig-Tipton: