Joe Bravo to Receive 2018 Venezia Award
The New York Racing Association has announced Joe Bravo as the 2018 recipient of the Mike Venezia Memorial Award, the honor awarded to jockeys who exemplify extraordinary sportsmanship and citizenship.
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Jockeys Delay Saturday Card at Belmont Park
Jockeys delayed the start of the first race at Belmont Park by 37 minutes May 12 to register their dissatisfaction with the state of ongoing contract negotiations between the Jockeys' Guild and the New York Racing Association.
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NYRA Approved to Construct New Building at Saratoga
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) April 30 received approval from the New York State Franchise Oversight Board to proceed with construction of a permanent building at the site of the current At the Rail tent at Saratoga Race Course.
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Report: N.Y. Equine Industry Jobs Surpass 42,000
New York is bullish on its equine industries, racing executives say, in pointing to a new report that shows more than 42,000 jobs are tied in some fashion to equine activities, with an economic impact of $5.3 billion—up 121% in the past 13 years.
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NYRA, MSG Networks Extend Regional Telecast Agreement
The New York Racing Association and MSG Networks announced today a multi-year extension of their long-standing agreement for MSGN's telecast of NYRA's Thoroughbred racing programming, including NYRA's flagship 'Live' shows.
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New York Budget Allows NYRA Expanded Reserve Fund
State officials, looking to bolster the financial health of the New York Racing Association, are permitting the Thoroughbred franchise corporation to sharply increase the amount of money it can keep in reserves.
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Ogden Phipps II Appointed to NYRA Board
The New York Racing Association announced April 6 that Ogden Phipps II has been appointed to the NYRA Board of Directors.
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NYRA Teams With TAA to Support Aftercare
Starting April 7, horseplayers cashing a winning ticket through a self-service terminal will be prompted with a pop-up interface developed by AmTote International, allowing them to make a donation to the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
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Night Racing at Belmont Not Included in New York Budget
A plan advanced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo to permit nighttime racing at Belmont Park has died in New York State budget talks, officials say.
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NYRA Launches Starter Loyalty Program
The New York Racing Association is poised to implement a loyalty program that will award added purse money for each runner in a non-maiden race making five or more starts at NYRA tracks in a one-year period.
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Dylan Davis Ties NYRA Record With Six-Win Day
Jockey Dylan Davis' stellar winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack continued Feb. 18, when he tied a New York Racing Association record by posting six wins, including five straight victories to start the card.
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Report: Trainer Rice Being Investigated
Daily Racing Form reports that the New York State Gaming Commission is investigating trainer Linda Rice for receiving information on race entries in exchange for payments to the New York Racing Association office.
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State Comptroller, NYRA at Odds on Accounting Issues
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.
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NYRA, Industry Leaders Back Sports Gambling at Tracks
NYRA president and CEO Chris Kay argues that NYRA is already heavily regulated by the state and is well-positioned to offer sports wagering if the gambling is legalized in New York.
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Second EHV-1 Positive Extends Quarantine at Belmont
The New York Racing Association announced Jan. 19 that a "precautionary quarantine" at Belmont Park's Barn 44 remains in place after a horse that tested positive for equine herpesvirus-1 again came back with a positive result in a follow-up test.
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In Budget Plan, Cuomo Backs Nighttime Racing at Belmont
The New York Racing Association would be permitted to offer nighttime racing at Belmont Park under a state budget plan released today by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.
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NYRA Announces Wood Memorial Purse Bonus
The New York Racing Association announced Jan. 13 a bonus program for potential starters in the $750,000 Wood Memorial Stakes (G2) April 7 at Aqueduct Racetrack that could increase the total purse to $1 million.
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Upcoming Belmont Park Meet to Feature 62 Stakes Races
The New York Racing Association today released its stakes schedule for the 2018 spring/summer meet at Belmont Park, featuring 62 stakes races worth $19.3 million throughout the course of the 54-day meet.
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Belmont Stakes Festival Tickets on Sale Jan. 25
Tickets for the 2018 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will go on sale to the public on Thursday, January 25 starting at 10 a.m. via Ticketmaster.com.
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Weather Delays Aqueduct Stakes Races
The combination of bitter cold temperatures and light snow forced NYRA to cancel its Dec. 30 card at Aqueduct Racetrack after four races and a continued Arctic freeze led to the scrapping of the Dec. 31 and Jan. 1 cards.
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Racing Canceled at Aqueduct
NYRA cancels Dec. 28 program; cites hazardous weather outlook
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Horsemen All Aboard Improved Belmont Train Stop
The new head of the group representing owners and trainers at New York Racing Association tracks says the plan to relocate the NHL's New York Islanders to Belmont Park could boost interest in Thoroughbred horse racing.
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NYRA Plans Belmont Changes to Target Potential Fans
New York Racing Association officials are ready to move forward with their own renovation plans as they target potential new fans drawn by the construction of a new stadium for the New York Islanders and an entertainment complex at Belmont Park.
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Governor Outlines Plans for Arena at Belmont Park
Outlining a plan that the New York Racing Association sees as potentially attracting new fans to racing, Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Dec. 20 announced a development project on the Belmont Park grounds that will feature an 18,000-seat hockey arena.
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Live Racing Nov. 19 Cancelled at Aqueduct
Due to a forecast of extremely high winds in the New York metropolitan area throughout the day, the New York Racing Association has cancelled live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack Nov. 19.
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Average Daily Handle Surges at Belmont Park Fall Meet
Despite racing three fewer days compared with 2016, and the full cancellation of the closing day card due to severe weather, the Belmont Park fall meet generated all-sources handle of $303,405,927, a 3.6% increase over the 2016 Belmont fall meet.
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NYRA Promotes Salvato to Racing Secretary
The New York Racing Association announced Oct. 25 that assistant racing secretary Matt Salvato has been promoted to the role of racing secretary ahead of the upcoming fall meet at Aqueduct Racetrack.
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New York Clocker Suspended at Least 10 Years
State regulators in New York revoked the license to work in the racing industry of a former head clocker at the New York Racing Association for his role in an alleged conspiracy involving electronic trespassing of internal NYRA records.
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Jockey Club’s NYRA Steward Opposes Navarro Entries
The Jockey Club issued a statement from its New York Racing Association steward Sept. 15 opposing the eligibility of trainer Jorge Navarro to race in the state.
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Ramon Dominguez Inducted into Saratoga Walk of Fame
The New York Racing Association welcomed three-time Eclipse Award-winning jockey Ramon Dominguez to the Saratoga Walk of Fame Aug. 25.
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NYRA, FOX Sports Extend TV Deal Three Years
The New York Racing Association announced Aug. 24 a three-year extension of the television programming deal with FOX Sports to broadcast NYRA's flagship TV program Saratoga Live on FS2.
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Bidding on Belmont Land Allowed; NHL Team Interested
A state panel that monitors the New York Racing Association gave its OK for another round of bidding to commence for development of up to approximately 43 acres at Belmont Park.
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What's Going On Here: Next Up
The summer's two best meets began with buzz, but will they be able to sustain the momentum?
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NYRA XP App Available for First Time at Saratoga
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced that its new app, NYRA XP, will for the first time be available to fans at Saratoga Race Course during the 2017 summer meet.
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NYRA Announces Expanded Role for Gaudet
The New York Racing Association announced July 17 that racing analyst Gabby Gaudet will undertake an expanded role with NYRA, working on the broadcast team for the 2017 Belmont fall meet, and continuing through Cigar Mile Day Dec. 2 at Aqueduct.
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Lo Duca to Join NYRA's Saratoga Live Broadcast Team
The New York Racing Association July 10 announced the hiring of veteran horse racing analyst and Major League Baseball All-Star Paul Lo Duca.
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Several Tracks Reach Deals With Contest Site Derby Wars
Horse racing contest site DerbyWars.com announced June 30 it had reached partnership agreements with several tracks and racing associations that will allow the site to use those racing signals as part of its handicapping contests.
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Heavy Rain Forces Belmont Park Cancellation
Unexpected heavy rains forced the New York Racing Association to cancel the final six races at Belmont Park June 17 to ensure the safety of all participants.
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NYRA Revises Pick 6 Carryover to $47,812
Calling it a matter of fairness to horseplayers, the New York Racing Association increased its carryover pool for the June 9 Pick 6 after receiving permission from the New York State Gaming Commission early that morning to make the revision.
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NYRA Jockeys Visit Ronald McDonald House
Smiles and laughter filled the halls of the Ronald McDonald House of Long Island, N.Y. Thursday when five of the New York Racing Association's best jockeys made their annual visit.
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NYRA Unveils New Board
The New York Racing Association announced June 7 the formation of a new board of directors that moves the racing corporation from the state government to private hands. The new privatized board will be chaired by Michael Del Giudice.
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NYRA Now App Puts Customers in Control
Customers looking for customization of their racing experience should find a useful tool in the new NYRA Now app, which not only provides access to all things New York Racing Association but lets the user determine the experience.
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NYRA Converting Aqueduct Inner Track to Turf Course
Construction has begun at Aqueduct Racetrack to add a new turf course on what has been the facility's inner dirt track and to renovate the facility's main dirt track for winter racing, New York Racing Association officials said May 4.
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Single-Day Saratoga Tickets on Sale May 3
Week-long reserved seating also available
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N.Y. Change Allows Horsemen to Negotiate Workers' Comp
A new state budget in Albany for the first time gives the New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund authority to negotiate directly with insurance companies for not just traditionally covered workers.
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Irad Ortiz Jr. Wins Aqueduct Riding Title
Irad Ortiz Jr. added another riding crown to his résumé when he secured the Aqueduct Racetrack 2017 spring meet title following closing day April 23.
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NYRA Launches Long-Distance Turf Bonus Program
The New York Racing Association has announced a long-distance turf bonus program for the upcoming 2017 Belmont Park spring/summer meet.
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New York Shifts All Drug Test Costs to Horsemen, Tracks
New York horsemen and tracks will pay the full costs of equine drug testing in the state, an amount that totals more than $4 million annually, under a state budget deal that was given final adoption by lawmakers April 9.
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New York Racing Association Privatization Plan Approved
The New York Racing Association, operating under the control of the state government since 2012, will be returned to private hands under a deal that came together April 7 at the New York Capitol.
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NYRA Deal Stalled After Budget Bills Fall Apart
A tentative deal to return the New York Racing Association to private hands ran aground April 5 when a broader package of state budget bills that included the NYRA component fell apart at the state Capitol in Albany.
