THEY'RE OFF!

August 15, 2022 / Guest User

Music/Video Release inspired by Saratoga Racetrack history
August Saratoga Horse Races
Hall of Fame Horse Trainer Woody Stephens

And they’re off!...and so is the release of a new video: Saratoga Sunrise and Sunup’s new Extended Play recording (EP). Those who have come from near and far to Saratoga this August, share that bond of racing. They’re Off and accompanying songs and instrumentals will strengthen that bond.

The Saratoga Sunrise music/video captures some of those magical moments at the track. This song and video sets the mood for the beauty and power found in a morning at the racetrack in Saratoga.

The title track, They’re Off, was composed to run simultaneously with the classic race distance of a mile and a quarter, associated with the length of the Kentucky Derby, The Travers Stakes Race in Saratoga, and the Breeder’s Cup Classic. The song emulates the excitement of horses breaking from the gate to crossing the finish line.

Additionally, there is the song and video tribute to Hall of Fame Horse Trainer Woody Stephens. He was a charismatic personality and fan favorite in Saratoga, having won five consecutive Belmont Races in the 1980’s. Many consider him to be one of the best trainers of all time. He is responsible for Sunup’s growing affinity for horse racing.

Horse owner, singer-songwriter, and producer Garry Manuel adds guitars, vocals, bass, and strings to this musical experience. Brian Soule is on piano and keyboards. James (Goon) Wilson entwines vocals. All for the love of horses, sensing the experience through genres of acoustic rock, and the singer-songwriter. You'll also find Phil Lake on a couple drum tracks.

Excite your racing companions as you host at the races and crystallize the memories for a life of reflection. View and listen…

Spotify:

https://open.spotify.com/album/5XxTSYP1WfOuKm5P02z52U?si=gtCPOkh5TWKYFwdKy7H_VQ

Apple Music:

https://music.apple.com/us/album/theyre-off-ep/1630670072

Playlists:

Saratoga-Horses:

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/saratoga-horses/pl.u-DdAN8Pau0Ke7o1

Horse Racing Playlist:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3gLrok7pmokolFdNKmuoxx?si=7f003b03a7d64fd0