‘The Price Is Right’ contestant wins Travers Day VIP
package
A contestant on CBS’ “The Price Is Right” won a Travers Day VIP package after
capturing the Showcase Showdown on Thursday’s episode of the iconic game show.
The woman, whose name tag said “Tatiana,” won the package that includes a
trip to Saratoga Race Course for the 2011 Travers S. (G1), a trip to Scotland,
and a sailboat worth a combined value of $37,666. “Tatiana” guessed that the
actual retail price was $35,000 and won when her competitor underbid a separate
prize package by more than $8,000.
“We look forward to welcoming the winner this summer and showcasing all that
Saratoga Race Course and Travers Day have to offer,” New York Racing Association
(NYRA) President and CEO Charles Hayward said. “We expect the winner will have
an experience as memorable as the one thousands of other fans do each year at
the track and the Travers. As a resident of Saratoga, it was quite a thrill for
me to see the city featured on one of the most popular game shows in history.”
The Ultimate Travers Day VIP Experience package includes the following
amenities:
morning workouts.
restaurant located in the historic Clubhouse, from which to watch the races
throughout the day.
a trophy in the winner’s circle on Travers Day.
The award-winning Saratoga Arms hotel, under the personal supervision of the
owners, is located in the heart of Saratoga Springs, New York.
“Our entire staff is very excited about hosting the winner of the game show
The Price Is Right, during one of the most exciting weeks of our racing season,”
said Kathleen Smith, a proprietor of the elegant Saratoga Arms hotel. “From
sitting in our rockers on our flower-filled front porch, to our Irish breakfasts
and spa facilities she will be treated like royalty — as we treat all our
guests who return every year for the Saratoga races.”
Thursday’s episode of The Price is Right will be available for viewing online
at www.cbs.com.
“NYRA and Saratoga Arms deserve the credit for their willingness to put
together a prize package that showcases a lot of what makes Saratoga so
special,” said Todd L. Shimkus, president of the Saratoga County Chamber of
Commerce. “The exposure our community received today by being on this show is a
great way to jump start the promotion of Saratoga County and the 2011 Saratoga
Race Course meet.”
The 142nd running of the $1 million Travers will be held on August 27. The
Travers is the oldest major stakes race in the country for three-year-olds,
dating back to 1864. Saratoga Race Course will celebrate its 143rd season with
opening day on July 22. The racing meet runs for 40 days through September 5
(Labor Day). There is live racing daily except Tuesdays. For more information,
visit www.nyra.com.