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NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks.

 Friday, April 12, 2013
NYRA's 2-Year-Old Stakes Bonus Back in 2013

NYRA's 2-Year-Old Stakes Bonus Back in 2013

A $100,000 bonus will be offered to the connections of any juvenile who breaks its maiden during the Aqueduct winter/spring or Belmont Park spring/summer meet and wins a graded stakes at a NYRA track in 2013.

 Friday, March 01, 2013
Aqueduct Approved to Drop Six Live Dates

Aqueduct Approved to Drop Six Live Dates

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will drop six scheduled live race days from the 2013 Aqueduct winter/spring meet calendar, a decision approved by the New York State Racing and Wagering Board Jan. 31.

 Thursday, January 31, 2013

NYTHA Contributes $10,000 to T-bred Aftercare

The Breeders' Cup announced today that its "Text to Donate" campaign has received a contribution of $10,000 from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.

 Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Study Documents Equine Industry Impact in NY

Study Documents Equine Industry Impact in NY

The equine industry in New York represents a $4.2 billion economy responsible for 33,000 direct and indirect full-time jobs, a group of racing-related organizations said in a study released Oct. 16.

 Tuesday, October 16, 2012

NY Regulators Adopt Safety Recommendations

Prodded by a rash of equine deaths at Aqueduct Racetrack last winter, the New York State Racing and Wagering Board Oct. 11 imposed what officials promised will be the first round of rules intended to make for safer racing.

 Thursday, October 11, 2012

NY Horsemen Present Medication Reform Policy

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association April 13 announced a plan to reform medication policies in Thoroughbred racing that it believes addresses many of the issues that have brought criticism to the sport.

 Friday, April 13, 2012
Rule to Void Claims of Dead Horses Enacted

Rule to Void Claims of Dead Horses Enacted

State regulators in New York have enacted new rules voiding claiming sales of horses that die during a claiming race or are euthanized on-track after a race.

 Monday, April 02, 2012

Panel to Investigate Aqueduct Breakdowns

Leading veterinarians and a Hall of Fame jockey will be among those studying the 20 fatal breakdowns of horses racing at Aqueduct Racetrack since December, New York officials announced March 22.

 Thursday, March 22, 2012

NYRA Announces Enticing Bonus for 2YOs

NYRA has announced a $100,000 bonus for any 2-year-old who breaks its maiden at the 2012 Belmont Park spring meet and goes on to win a graded stakes at Saratoga, Belmont, or Aqueduct in 2012.

 Thursday, March 01, 2012
New York Equine, Ag Interests Form Alliance

New York Equine, Ag Interests Form Alliance

In response to proposals for expansion of casino gambling beyond the existing facilities at racetracks, representatives of the state's racing and agricultural industries have joined forces.

 Tuesday, February 07, 2012

NYRA Schedules 'Spirit of Giving' Weekend

The New York Racing Association, Inc.'s annual "Spirit of Giving" weekend is scheduled for Dec. 4-5 at Aqueduct Racetrack, featuring the United States Marine Corps Toys for Tots campaign and the "Stocking Stuffer" promotion.

 Tuesday, November 23, 2010
NYTHA Donates $10,000 to Rescue Organization

NYTHA Donates $10,000 to Rescue Organization

The New York group that is caring for horses rescued from Center Brook Farm has received a $10,000 donation from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association to support the organization's programs and services for animals that are unwanted, neglected, lost and/or abused.

 Thursday, July 09, 2009
NYRA Schedules Another Mullins Hearing

NYRA Schedules Another Mullins Hearing

The New York Racing Association has scheduled another hearing June 24 to investigate trainer Jeff Mullins' actions in the Aqueduct detention barn April 4.

 Monday, June 22, 2009
NYRA Announces Purse Increases for Belmont, Saratoga

NYRA Announces Purse Increases for Belmont, Saratoga

The New York Racing Association July 29 announced significant purse increases for its 2007 Saratoga Meet. Purses will also increase for the final three weeks of Belmont Park's Spring/Summer Meet beginning July 4.

 Friday, June 29, 2007

N.Y. Bill Giving THA More Money Goes to Spitzer

A measure in New York to increase the amount of money Thoroughbred owners pay from purses to the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association has gained legislative approval and now goes to Gov. Eliot Spitzer for his consideration.

 Friday, June 22, 2007

Bill Would Aid New York Horsemen; Bomze Resigns

Legislation passed by the New York Senate would increase for one year funding the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association receives from purses.

 Thursday, May 10, 2007

Real Estate Firm Newest Empire Racing Partner

Empire Racing has announced that it has aligned itself with SL Green Realty Corp., Manhattan's largest owner of commercial office real estate.

 Tuesday, September 05, 2006

Minnie the Moocher, No Moocher at Saratoga

How did the New York Racing Association choose the name Cab Calloway for one of the divisions of its Saratoga stakes for New York stallion-sired horses?

 Monday, August 07, 2006

Dennis Brida Joins Empire Racing Associates

Empire Racing Associates (ERA), a New York horsemen and breeder bidding entity, announced April 25 the appointment of Dennis Brida as executive vice president of racing operations/industry relations.

 Tuesday, April 25, 2006

Robert Flynn Resigns From NYRA Board

Robert F. Flynn announced his resignation from the New York Racing Association's Board of Trustees April 7, citing his responsibilities as executive director of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.

 Friday, April 07, 2006

Bomze Re-Elected as NYTHA President

Richard Bomze was re-elected as New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) president for his third term.

 Tuesday, November 15, 2005

Trust Created for New York Purse Money

New York Racing Association president Charles Hayward and New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association president Richard Bomze announced Aug. 22 a trust account has been established to protect horsemen's purse money.

 Monday, August 22, 2005

NYRA Makes Security Barn Adjustments

The New York Racing Association is "100 percent committed" to race day security barns, but has taken immediate action to address concerns expressed by horsemen at Saratoga Race Course, NYRA president Charles E. Hayward said July 29.

 Friday, July 29, 2005

NYRA Pursues Video Lottery Revenue Pact

New York Racing Association officials say they are rushing toward a new video lottery terminal revenue sharing deal with horsemen and breeders that would avoid the need for pending legislation at the state Capitol to reach a VLT agreement.

 Sunday, June 12, 2005

New York Horsemen and NYRA Initiate Ferdinand Fee to End Horse Slaughter

In an effort to help end the slaughter of horses in the United States for human consumption, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the New York Racing Association have partnered to launch the Ferdinand Fee, a completely voluntary $2 starting fee for owners and horsemen wishing to contribute. The program honors Ferdinand, who won the 1986 Kentucky Derby (gr. I) and was slaughtered for meat in Japan in 2002.

 Thursday, June 02, 2005

Deal Reached on VLT Splits in New York; Industry's Future Discussed

The New York Racing Association has struck a tentative deal with horsemen on a revenue-sharing arrangement for future proceeds from video lottery terminals at Aqueduct Racetrack.

 Tuesday, May 17, 2005

NYRA, NYTHA to Fund R&D for Improved Testing

The New York Racing Association, in conjunction with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, will fund additional research and development into improved equine testing for performance enhancing substances.

 Friday, January 21, 2005

Robert Flynn Named to NYRA Board

Robert F. Flynn has been named to the Board of Trustees of the New York Racing Association. The appointment is subject to the approval of the New York State Racing and Wagering Board.

 Thursday, December 16, 2004

Horsemen's Account Funded, NYRA Reports

The New York Racing Association announced Sept. 3 that it has fully funded the account maintained for the benefit of its horsemen, who are represented by the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA), using the proceeds from recently completed business transactions.

 Friday, September 03, 2004

Horsemen's Bill Introduced in New York Senate

Two weeks after floating its legislative proposal around the state Capitol, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association has found a legislator to introduce a measure that would force the New York Racing Association to reimburse millions of dollars it borrowed from the horsemen's purse account.

 Friday, March 19, 2004

Plan Requires NYRA to Repay Purse Fund

The New York Racing Association would be legally required to reimburse horsemen in the state for the millions it borrowed from their purse fund to pay for its operations, according to a proposal being quietly shopping around to state legislators.

 Friday, March 05, 2004

NYRA Fined $3 Million; Two Officials, Four Tellers Indicted

The New York Racing Association, under investigation for more than three years, was indicted Thursday on fraud and conspiracy charges. Besides the indictment of NYRA, the U.S. Attorney's office in Brooklyn also unsealed indictments against two former directors of the parimutuel department as well as four former tellers on conspiracy and tax fraud charges.

 Thursday, December 11, 2003

NYRA Indicted; Avoids Trial and Retains Right to Operate Tracks

The New York Racing Association, under investigation for more than three years, was indicted Thursday on fraud and conspiracy charges. Despite that, NYRA will be able to retain its franchise to run three premier Thoroughbred tracks in New York under a "deferred prosecution'' deal in which it will escape a trial in return for reforming its operations, according to the deal agreed to by federal prosecutors and the NYRA board of trustees.

 Wednesday, December 10, 2003

Personnel, Purses Subject of Private NYRA Meeting

The trustees of the New York Racing Association, a target of allegations of wrongdoing and mismanagement, met in private Sept. 24 to devise ways to keep from losing the franchise to operate the state's premier Thoroughbred tracks.

 Thursday, September 25, 2003

NYRA, Horsemen Strike Agreement on VLT Revenue

A dispute over video lottery terminal revenue splits has been resolved by the New York Racing Association and the group that represents horsemen at NYRA-operated racetracks.

 Friday, May 30, 2003

New York Racing Industry Upset With VLT Plan

Gov. George Pataki has rocked the New York racing industry with a plan to dramatically alter the revenue-sharing arrangement for the state's long-stalled video lottery program and also impose a higher tax on pari-mutuel handle.

 Monday, February 03, 2003

Richard Bomze Re-elected President of the NYTHA

Richard Bomze has been re-elected president of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association

 Thursday, October 24, 2002

New York THA Donates to Research Foundation

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association has donated $37,000 to the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. The New York THA, which represents horsemen at Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga, donated money to the foundation last year as well.

 Wednesday, May 22, 2002

Horsemen: New York Has Poor OTB Model

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, in a statement released Aug. 19, said it "firmly believes" the owner of New York City Off-Track Betting Corp. should be the operator of New York's Thoroughbred racing franchise, in this case the New York Racing Association.

 Tuesday, August 21, 2001