The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will team up with Charles Town to host a Cross Country Pick 4 on Saturday, April 21, featuring races at Aqueduct Racetrack and Charles Town, highlighted by the Grade 2, $1.2 million Charles Town Classic.
Prominent bloodstock agent J.J. Crupi and Vinnie Viola had quite an afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack April 7, with a victory in the Carter Handicap (G1) by Army Mule and a Wood Memorial Presented by NYRA Bets (G2) triumph by Vino Rosso.
Vino Rosso will carry momentum into the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1) following his breakthrough victory April 7 in the $1 million Wood Memorial Stakes presented by NYRA Bets (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Despite getting squeezed at the start, the Speightstown colt used a rush along the outside to win the $250,000 Bay Shore Stakes (G3).
Vino Rosso fought past Enticed in the Aqueduct Racetrack stretch, then survived an objection and inquiry regarding a bumping incident in the lane to capture the Wood Memorial presented by NYRA Bets (G2) April 7.
On the heels of capturing the Aqueduct Racetrack winter-meet title, trainer Rudy Rodriguez has no plans to slow down this spring, entering three contenders for the $150,000 Excelsior Stakes (G3).
Returning from a five-month layoff in a grade 1 stakes is not a typical move for most horses, yet trainer Mark Casse has no qualms about the spot he chose for Awesome Slew's 5-year-old debut.
Corms Racing Stable's Divine Miss Grey looks to keep her win streak alive when she headlines a field of eight April 6 in the $150,000 Distaff Handicap (G3) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
The New York Racing Association has canceled simulcasting at Aqueduct Racetrack for March 21 due to a nor'easter forecast to impact the New York City metropolitan area throughout the day.
The connections of Gronkowski plan to ship him to the United States for a start on dirt in one of the country's biggest preps for the Kentucky Derby Presented by Woodford Reserve (G1).
Free Drop Billy may not have a divisional champion to contend with Saturday, but the $300,000 Gotham Stakes (G3) still presents its share of challenges for the Dale Romans trainee as he heads a field of nine entered.
Mr. Amore Stable's homebred Champagne Stakes (G1) winner Firenze Fire works a half-mile in :50.69 at Belmont Park for the March 10 Gotham Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct.
A winter storm forced cancellations in the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic.
New York-bred Midnight Disguise—three-for-four over Aqueduct's main track—faces seven 3-year-old fillies in the March 3 Busher Stakes in New York.
Grade 1 winner Firenze Fire looks to go two-for-two at Aqueduct Racetrack and boost his standing in the Road to the Kentucky Derby in the process when he heads a compact field of six in the $250,000 Withers Stakes (G3) Feb. 3.
Fox Sports 2 has plans for six Saturday broadcasts this winter and spring that will features top stakes races from Aqueduct Racetrack, Gulfstream Park, and Santa Anita Park.
Two new financial reviews by New York's chief fiscal watchdog suggest the New York Racing Association continues to overstate the financial health of its racing operations by using VLT proceeds to make its racing business look rosier than it is.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association announced Jan. 20 that Aqueduct Racetrack in New York City has earned reaccreditation from the NTRA Safety & Integrity Alliance.
Marc Keller's Quezon stayed comfortably off the pace, gained the lead in the stretch, and cruised to a 4 1/4-length win in the first running of the $100,000 La Verdad for New York-bred filly and mare sprinters Jan. 19 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Due to rapidly warming temperatures in the New York City area following last week's severe winter storm, Aqueduct Racetrack's Jan. 11 card has been canceled after it was determined track conditions were unsuitable for racing.
A forecast winter storm and extremely cold temperatures have forced the New York Racing Association to cancel four days of racing, Jan. 4-7.
Mr. Amore Stable's Firenze Fire will look to start his 3-year-old season in the same stellar fashion in which he commenced his juvenile campaign when he heads postward in the $150,000 Jerome Stakes Jan. 1 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
NYRA cancels Dec. 28 program; cites hazardous weather outlook
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has canceled live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack for Dec. 13 due to sustained high winds forecast to continue through the afternoon in the New York City metropolitan area.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Cigar Mile (G1) at Aqueduct.
After failing to earn a placing in a pair of grade 1 tries, Actress thrived under some class relief Nov. 24 in the $250,000 Comely Stakes (G3) at Aqueduct Ractrack.
Aqueduct Racetrack's 2018 Winter and Spring meets will feature 51 stakes worth more than $7 million in purses, highlighted by the Big A's traditional spring showcase, the Grade 2, $750,000 Wood Memorial on April 7.
Carrying the highweight of 134 pounds proved no problem for Stallwalkin' Dude, who rallied from last of seven to score a clear victory in the $200,000 Fall Highweight Handicap (G3) Nov. 23 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Senior Investment carries highweight of 124 into the Discovery Stakes as he returns to dirt after a summer fling on the grass. He ran in both the Preakness and Belmont Stakes earlier this year.
J. Keeler Johnson handicaps the Clark Handicap (G1) and Fall Highweight Handicap (G3).
The New York Racing Association, Inc. has released its 2018 racing calendar, which calls for 229 days of live thoroughbred action at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course.
A Look Back at Glorious Song, who won three straight grade 1 races in 1980, including the Top Flight Handicap.
Dave Litfin looks back at Breeders' Cup, handicaps upcoming stakes races.
In a release sent to members, the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association said a split sample program for horsemen racing at New York Racing Association tracks started with opening day of the Aqueduct Racetrack fall meet Nov. 3.
Chester and Mary Broman's Wingman rallied from eighth to post a clear victory in the final race at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 9, giving veteran trainer Phil Serpe the 1,000th victory of his career.
Gold Square's Aveenu Malcainu will top a field of six 2-year-old colts contesting one mile in the $200,000 Nashua Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 5.
The story, headlined "Galloping Grit" was written by William H. Rudy and appeared in the Nov. 8, 1969 issue of The Blood-Horse.
The lead up to the Breeders' Cup will feature the Oct. 7 $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup (G1), which had its purse trimmed by $250,000.
There was no doubt that A.P. Indy would be a heavy favorite in the Belmont Stakes. All that was left was for the colt to have his all-important major work. Unfortunately. the night before it poured at Belmont, turning the track into a quagmire.
Miss Sky Warrior will head to the Longines Kentucky Oaks (G1) on a roll after securing her fifth straight victory April 8 in the $300,000 Gazelle Stakes (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Trainer Graham Motion views the April 8 Wood Memorial Stakes Presented by NYRA Bets (G2) at Aqueduct Racetrack as Irish War Cry's opportunity to convince him his presence in the first leg of the Triple Crown is necessary.
In just two short years in New York, 33-year-old Kendrick Carmouche has emerged as one of NYRA's most consistent and well-rounded riders.
One year after making his graded stakes debut in the $200,000 Tom Fool Handicap (G3), 7-year-old gelding Spartiatis used the six-furlong test to notch his first graded stakes triumph March 11.
Fresh off back-to-back stakes wins, Paul Pompa, Jr.'s homebred Send It In will look to sustain his recent hot start in headlining a field of 10 in the $125,000 Stymie Stakes going 1 1/8-miles on the inner dirt track March 12 at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Green Gratto will be making his 52nd lifetime start when he faces seven opponents in the Tom Fool Handicap, in which he will carry high weight of 119 pounds. Chief Lion is a threat to compromise Green Gratto on the front end.
Trainer Dale Romans has been persistent in his pursuit of the Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands (gr. I), and his chance at this year's edition just snapped into focus thanks to Albaugh Family Stable's J Boys Echo.
Due to extremely high winds in the New York metropolitan area, the New York Racing Association has cancelled its live racing card at Aqueduct Racetrack March 2 to ensure the safety of all participants.
The top four finishers of the Jan. 14 Ruthless Stakes, led by winner Yorkiepoo Princess, are entered for Aqueduct's Busher Stakes Feb. 25. The $150,000 race offers 50 points to the winner in the Road to the Kentucky Oaks (G1) standings.
The Wood Memorial (G2), which was downgraded from its prior grade 1 status for 2017, had its purse lowered to $750,000 this year but remains the highlight of the spring meet at Aqueduct Racetrack.
At issue is an infusion of cash flowing since October to the Nassau County Off-Track Betting Corp. from 460 video lottery terminals—out of 5,500 total VLTs—at Aqueduct's Resorts World casino.
