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CHRONOFHORSE.COM J U LY/AU G U S T 2 015 119 THE HORSESHOE INN Located across the street from Gate 10 on the backside and nestled between barns, "The Shoe" serves as the con- stant backdrop for horses clip-clopping their way to the track. That's part of why this casual Saratoga institution is where many racing professionals begin and end their days. They also offer one of the best breakfasts in town. "My son Jake's favorite pancake in town belongs to The Horseshoe Inn," says Laurie Wolf, found- ing partner of Starlight and StarLadies Racing, who saddled runners for this year's Kentucky Oaks and Kentucky Derby. "You can leave the backside, grab a bite of breakfast, a nice Bloody Mary, and watch the horses walk to and from the track for the morning works." When the sun goes down, the outdoor bar area comes alive, featuring a wide range of live music played every night during the summer, save for Thursdays, when the track is dark. You can't go wrong with anything on the menu made with barbecued pork, which is smoked on site. I personally recommend the pulled pork quesadilla! 1 Gridley Street, Saratoga Springs. (518) 587-4909. TheHorseshoeInn.com. SARATOGA OLIVE OIL COMPANY If you need to lighten your wallet after winning big at the track, the shopping opportunities in downtown Saratoga are plentiful. Pop in to the Saratoga Olive Oil Company, which offers more than 60 flavors for tasting, in addition to balsamic vinegars. Local brothers Chad and Clint Braidwood opened the flagship store in 2011, and there are now locations in Lake Placid, N.Y., and Burlington, Vt., as well. The beautiful store features furniture and art by local artisans and bread from Mrs. London's Bakery, a local staple. 484 Broadway, Saratoga Springs. (518) 450-1308. SaratogaOliveOil.com. PHOTOS COURTESY OF SARATOGA OLIVE OIL PHOTOS COURTESY OF THE HORSEHOE INN

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