Jockey Club Gold Cup Purse Lowered, Cigar Mile Hiked
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.
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 1 | Lost In The Fog S. | $100,000a | 3yos | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 2 | Jerome S. (G3) | $150,000a | 3yos | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 13 | Ladies H. | $100,000a | 4&up, f/m | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 14 | Jazil S. | $125,000g | 4&up | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 14 | Ruthless S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 15 | Busanda S. | $100,000a | 3yos, Fillies | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 16 | Toboggan S. (G3) | $125,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 22 | Interborough S. | $100,000a | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| January 28 | Gander S. R | $100,000g | 3yos | 8.32f | Results & Video |
| January 29 | Maddie May S. R | $100,000a | 3yos, Fillies | 8.32f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 4 | Withers S. (G3) | $250,000a | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 5 | Biogio's Rose S. R | $100,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 11 | Haynesfield S. R | $100,000a | 4&up | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| February 11 | Hollie Hughes S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 18 | Broadway S. R | $100,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 19 | Franklin Square S. R | $100,000a | 3yos, Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 20 | Jimmy Winkfield S. | $100,000a | 3yos | 6f | Results & Video |
| February 25 | Busher S. | $150,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 4 | Gotham S. (G3) | $300,000g | 3yos | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 4 | Heavenly Prize Invitational S. | $150,000g | 4&up, f/m | 8.5f | Results & Video |
| March 11 | Tom Fool H. (G3) | $200,000g | 4&up | 6f | Results & Video |
| March 12 | Stymie S. | $125,000g | 4&up | 9f | Results & Video |
| March 18 | Correction S. | $125,000g | 4&up, f/m | 6f | Results & Video |
| March 25 | Cicada S. | $100,000a | 3yos, Fillies | 6f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2 | Top Flight Invitational S. (G3) | $200,000a | 4&up, f/m | 9f | Results & Video |
| April 8 | Wood Memorial S. presented by NYRA Bets (G2) | $750,000g | 3yos | 9f | Results & Video |
| April 8 | Carter H. (G1) | $400,000g | 4&up | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 8 | Gazelle S. (G2) | $300,000a | 3yos, Fillies | 9f | Results & Video |
| April 8 | Bay Shore S. (G3) | $250,000g | 3yos | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 8 | Excelsior S. (G3) | $150,000g | 4&up | 10f | Results & Video |
| April 9 | Distaff H. (G3) | $150,000g | 4&up, f/m | 7f | Results & Video |
| April 9 | Danger's Hour S. | $100,000g | 4&up | 8f T | Results & Video |
| April 15 | Plenty of Grace S. | $100,000a | 4&up, f/m | 8f T | Results & Video |
| April 22 | Woodhaven S. | $100,000g | 3yos | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 22 | New York Stallion S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 6.5f | Results & Video |
| April 23 | Memories Of Silver S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Fillies | 8.5f T | Results & Video |
| April 23 | New York Stallion S. | $100,000g | 3yos, Colts and Fillies | 6.5f | Results & Video |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 3 | Tempted S | $150,000g | 2yo, f | 8f | |
| November 4 | Long Island H | $200,000g | 3&up, f/m | 12f T | |
| November 5 | Nashua S | $200,000g | 2yo, | 8f | |
| November 11 | Red Smith H | $200,000g | 3&up, | 11f T | |
| November 12 | New York Stallion Series R | $125,000g | 3&up, f/m | 7f | |
| November 18 | Artie Schiller S | $150,000g | 3&up, | 8f T | |
| November 19 | New York Stallion Series R | $125,000g | 3&up, | 7f | |
| November 23 | Fall Highweight H | $200,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| November 23 | Winter Memories S | $150,000g | 3yo, f | 8.5f T | |
| November 24 | Comely S | $250,000g | 3yo, f | 9f | |
| November 24 | Gio Ponti S | $150,000g | 3yo, | 8.5f T | |
| November 24 | Key Cents S R | $100,000g | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| November 25 | Discovery H | $200,000g | 3yo, | 9f | |
| November 25 | Forever Together S | $150,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8.5f T | |
| November 25 | Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship | $125,000g | 3&up, | 6f T | |
| November 26 | Notebook S R | $100,000g | 2yo, | 6f | |
| November 26 | Autumn Days S | $125,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f T |
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| Date | Race | Purse | Age/Sex | Dist | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 2 | Cigar Mile H | $750,000g | 3&up, | 8f | |
| December 2 | Demoiselle S | $250,000g | 2yo, f | 9f | |
| December 2 | Go for Wand H | $200,000g | 3&up, f/m | 8f | |
| December 2 | Remsen S | $250,000g | 2yo, | 9f | |
| December 9 | Garland of Roses | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 6f | |
| December 16 | New York Stallion Series R | $150,000g | 2yo, f | 6f | |
| December 17 | New York Stallion Series R | $150,000g | 2yo, c/g | 6f | |
| December 23 | Gravesend | $100,000g | 3&up, | 6f | |
| December 23 | Queens County | $125,000g | 3&up, | 9f | |
| December 28 | East View S R | $100,000g | 2yo, f | 8f | |
| December 29 | Bay Ridge S R | $100,000g | 3&up, f/m | 9f | |
| December 30 | Damon Runyon S R | $100,000g | 2yo, | 8f | |
| December 31 | Alex M. Robb S R | $100,000g | 3&up, | 9f |
25 Years Ago: A.P. Indy Gets His Classic
- By Steve Haskin
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 Extends Win Streak in Gazelle
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.
Irish War Cry Aims to Regain Form in Wood Memorial
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.
Kendrick Carmouche Finds Success in Empire State
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.
Venerable Spartiatis Gets Tom Fool Victory
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.
Send It In Looks to Ride Inner Track Success in Stymie
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 Totes High Weight in Tom Fool at Big A
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.
J Boys Echo Blitzes to Gotham Score
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.
Aqueduct Cancels Due to High Winds
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.
Busher a Ruthless Redux
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.
Wood Memorial Purse Lowered to $750,000
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.
Strife Building Over New York VLT Proceeds
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.
Aqueduct, Parx, Turfway Cancel Because of Weather
Extreme cold and inclement weather has caused Aqueduct Racetrack, Turfway Park, and Parx Racing to cancel their cards Jan. 7.
New York Veterinarian Sierra Suspended, Fined
A New York-based veterinarian has been suspended by regulators for falsely submitting health certificates for three horses seeking to enter the grounds at Aqueduct Racetrack.
Aqueduct Announces Winter Stakes Schedule
The New York Racing Association announced the stakes schedule for the 2017 winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack, featuring 25 stakes worth over $3 million in purses.
Paulassilverlining Golden in Garland of Roses
The class advantage Paulassilverlining owned on paper heading into the $125,000 Garland of Roses was confidently flaunted Dec. 10, as the daughter of Ghostzapper lived up to her 1-9 favoritism with a 2 1/4-length win.
Aqueduct Announcers Bring Youth, Experience
During the winter months, Travis Stone and John Imbriale will divide time in the announcer's booth, stepping in for Larry Collmus, who will return to the microphone in early April, and give NYRA a pair of respected voices to call each day's races.
Paulassilverlining Set for Garland of Roses
Multiple graded stakes winner Paulassilverlining is set to make her first start since finishing third in the Nov. 5 Breeders' Cup Filly & Mare Sprint (gr. I), headlining a field of seven Dec. 10 in the 31st running of the $125,000 Garland of Roses.
State-Breds Dominate Go for Wand Field
Three of the seven fillies and mares entered for Aqueduct's $250,000 Go for Wand Handicap (gr. III) are New York-breds. State-bred Bar of Gold (by Medaglia d'Oro) is the 121-pound highweight.
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