Charlie Hayward

Hayward Responds to Takeout Allegations

• By Eric Mitchell
• May 5, 2012
• Northeast Region

Charlie Hayward urged the state to investigate quickly and "get the facts." He said no deliberate action was taken to keep the pari-mutuel takeout at an illegally higher rate on exotics.

NYRA Chief Blasts Attempts to Curb ADWs

• By Tom Precious
• October 11, 2011
• Northeast Region

Charlie Hayward said putting limits on out-of-state ADWs will hurt New York racing.

NYRA Releases Executive Salaries

• By Tom Precious
• February 20, 2010

The New York Racing Association, which has long resisted revealing salaries of its top executives, has furnished the information to a top state regulator at a time it is warning of running out of cash later this summer.

New York Latest State to Ban Steroids

• By Tom Precious
• October 14, 2008
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

New York is joining other states in cracking down on steroid use in horse racing, state regulators announced Oct. 14.

NYRA Gets 25-Year Extension

• By Tom Precious
• September 12, 2008

The New York Racing Association, created more than 50 years ago to bolster the Thoroughbred industry, took on a new life Sept. 12 with the formal approval by the state of a new 25-year franchise to exclusively operate Aqueduct, Belmont, and Saratoga racetracks.

No Confirmation on 2010 BC Host Site

• By Tom LaMarra
• September 2, 2008
• Breeders' Cup, Kentucky

Officials with Breeders' Cup and Churchill Downs aren't ready to confirm the 2010 World Championships will be held at the Kentucky racetrack.

Wet Weather for Saratoga Opener

• By Karen Johnson
• July 23, 2008
• Northeast Region

Weather not fit for beast or man was the story opening day at Saratoga Race Course July 23. Drenching rain left the main track a sea of slop, necessitated the transfer of five turf races on the 10-race card to the dirt, and kept the attendance on the light side -- 18,127 -- for an opener. The crowd was significantly lower than the 30,052 who came out last year under perfect weather conditions.

NYRA Betting Menu Beefed Up

• By Karen Johnson
• July 23, 2008
• Thoroughbred Racing, Northeast Region

The betting menu at New York Racing Association has been beefed up, and will now include rolling daily doubles, and superfectas on every race that meets the requirements.

NYRA Delivers Partnership with UPS

• June 5, 2008

The New York Racing Association and UPS have announced a partnership agreement for the Belmont Park Spring race meeting, including the June 7 Belmont Stakes (gr. I). The deal is being made in association with ABC Regional Sports Sales.

Audit: NYRA Underpaid State

• By Tom Precious
• December 7, 2007

The New York Racing Association, whose annual deficits are "not reflective of operating in a sound and economical manner," underpaid the state of New York by $10.9 million in franchise fees from 2004 to 2005, according to a new audit by state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

Audit: NYRA Underpaid State Franch

• By Tom Precious
• December 7, 2007

The New York Racing Association, whose annual deficits are ?not reflective of operating in a sound and economical manner,?? underpaid the state of New York by $10.9 million in franchise fees from 2004 to 2005, according to a new audit by state comptroller Thomas DiNapoli.

New York State of Mess

• By Ray Paulick
• March 14, 2007

By Ray Paulick - If you're a little confused about the future of racing in New York, join the club. If you're not confused, you're probably not thinking clearly.

NYRA Considers Pulling Signal

• By Tom Precious
• November 22, 2006

The New York Racing Association is considering pulling the simulcast signal sent to New York City Off-Track Betting Corp.'s in-home bettors.

Excelsior Racing Associates Chosen for New York Franchise

• By Tom Precious
• November 21, 2006

Excelsior Racing Associates has been selected by a state government committee in New York to be the next holder of the franchise to run racing at Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga racetracks.

Horsemen's Group Blames NYRA for VLT Delays

• By Tom Precious
• October 5, 2006

The New York Racing Association is to blame for the delays in state approvals needed to begin construction on the long-stalled Aqueduct casino project, the leaders of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association claim.

Saratoga Diary: Twilight Before the Storm

• By Vic Zast
• September 2, 2006

In true Saratoga tradition, "Happy Hour" prices went into effect at 5 p.m. There were price reductions on hot dogs and fries and whiskey and beer. But, other than that, it was another day of trying to pick winners – alas, only three more days of that.

NYRA: Non-Profit Model is Best Option for Racing

• By Tom LaMarra
• August 20, 2006

The year's Jockey Club Round Table conference had a decidedly New York theme, with the New York Racing Association espousing its progress and commitment to Thoroughbred racing and breeding in the state, and a representative of the Ad Hoc Committee on the Future of Racing in New York saying the panel is carrying out its mandate.

Trust Created for New York Purse Money

• August 22, 2005

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.

Hayward Officially Named CEO of NYRA

• By Tom Precious
• November 4, 2004

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.

Equisoft, Decker Partner In Racing Software Initiative

• June 14, 2004

EquiSoft Inc. and Robert L. Decker LLC, a Louisville, KY., based business consulting firm, reached agreement on a strategic partnership to market software and internet development services to the racing industry, focusing primarily on the development and marketing of pari-mutuel wagering and handicapping software and related new media racing initiatives

Wicks Group Purchases <i>Daily Racing Form</i>

• By Blood-Horse Staff
• May 25, 2004

Daily Racing Form, the 110-year-old daily newspaper that covers Thoroughbred racing, has been purchased by The Wicks Group of Companies from an entity controlled by Alpine Equity Partners.