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State Now Controls NYRA; New Board Appointed

State Now Controls NYRA; New Board Appointed

The New York Racing Association is now the nation's largest state-controlled racing entity, paving a new and highly uncertain future for the not-for-profit corporation that has seen its highs and lows.

 Thursday, October 18, 2012
NBC To Air All 3 Triple Crown Races in 2011

NBC To Air All 3 Triple Crown Races in 2011

NBC and its sister station Versus will air 25 hours of programming surrounding the 2011 Triple Crown, including live coverage on NBC of the Kentucky Derby, Preakness, and Belmont Stakes.

 Tuesday, February 22, 2011

Round Table Sounds Optimism, Cooperation

Participants in The Jockey Club Round Table Aug. 22 in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., sought to convey optimism and opportunity in the face of declines in many facets of the Thoroughbred industry.

 Sunday, August 22, 2010

Live Streaming for Jockey Club Round Table

For the first time, The Jockey Club will provide live video streaming of the Aug. 22 Round Table Conference on Matters Pertaining to Racing in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Friday, July 30, 2010
NYRA: BC Needs Belmont, Rotation of Tracks

NYRA: BC Needs Belmont, Rotation of Tracks

New York Racing Association officials have asked Breeders' Cup to consider Belmont Park has the 2011 host site for the World Championships, and also said a three- or four-track rotation best serves the event.

 Friday, April 16, 2010

Commentary: Fresh Start

By Dan Liebman - The franchise extension is only the beginning. NYRA has many hurdles to return to profitability.

 Tuesday, February 19, 2008
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

Hayward Officially Named CEO of NYRA

The New York Racing Association has named Charles Hayward, a former president of Daily Racing Form, as its new president and chief executive officer. Hayward replaces Terry Meyocks, who resigned following several years of legal and financial turmoil at NYRA.

 Thursday, November 04, 2004

Biszantz to Serve Fourth Term as Chairman of TOBA

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association has re-elected Gary Biszantz as chairman of its board of trustees. It will mark the fourth term for Biszantz. The action was taken Aug. 13 during the organization's annual board meeting in Saratoga Springs, N.Y.

 Saturday, August 14, 2004

NYRA Tightens Access to Barn Area, Paddock

The New York Racing Association, which operates Aqueduct, Belmont Park, and Saratoga, has revised its policy regarding access to the barn and paddock areas.

 Wednesday, March 31, 2004

Phillips Replaces Schwartz on Graded Stakes Committee

The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced today the appointment of John Phillips to the American Graded Stakes Committee in place of New York Racing Association chairman Barry Schwartz. Phillips will serve out the remaining two years of Schwartz's term.

 Tuesday, November 04, 2003

Major Shakeup at NYRA; Meyocks Resigns as President and COO

From press release -- New York Racing Association chairman and Chief executive officer Barry K. Schwartz announced today a major reorganization of NYRA's management structure, including the resignation of president and COO Terry Meyocks.

 Monday, September 29, 2003

Drug Testing Protocol Slated for Graded Stakes in '04

The American Graded Stakes Committee plans to install a drug testing protocol for all graded stakes in 2004 that will require laboratories to perform tests for approximately 140 parent drugs and their analytes.

 Wednesday, July 02, 2003

Biszantz Re-elected Chairman of TOBA

Gary Biszantz was re-elected chairman of the Board of Trustees of The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association Friday.

 Friday, August 09, 2002