Oklahoma Training Track to re-open in May following major renovation SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that Saratoga Race Course will open for spring training at 6 a.m. on Saturday, April 17. The barn…
FOX Sports and NYRA announce landmark wagering and media rights agreements
Deal extends FOX Sports’ NYRA television rights package through 2030 FOX uniquely positioned as only media company with strategic stakes in digital bet-taking businesses in horse racing, sports betting, poker and casino gaming OZONE PARK, N.Y. – FOX Sports, a…
New childcare center serving Saratoga backstretch community prepares for summer 2021 opening with sign installation
Faith’s House to provide childcare and early childhood education programs for the children of backstretch families SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today installed the sign for the forthcoming Belmont Child Care Association, Inc. (BCCA)…
NYRA announces stakes schedule for summer meet at Saratoga Race Course
40-day meet offers 20 Grade 1s, including seven BC WAYI events; G1 Jockey Club Gold Cup and G1 Flower Bowl to anchor Closing Weekend SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the stakes schedule…
NYRA announces 2021 race dates
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the 2021 NYRA racing calendar, which calls for 202 live race days at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Live racing is currently being conducted…
NYRA Bets Gift Cards return to Stewart’s Shops as holiday season offering
Gift cards on-sale at select Stewart’s Shops in Saratoga County, while supplies last SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Shoppers will have the opportunity to give the gift of world-class thoroughbred racing this holiday season with a special offer of NYRA Bets…
NYRA successfully completes unprecedented Saratoga meet
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) successfully concluded its 2020 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course without interruption and with all-sources handle topping $700 million for the second consecutive year. Highlighted by Tiz the Law’s…
Saratoga Race Course face mask campaign raises $20,000 for Saratoga Springs-based non-profit organizations
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today presented a $20,000 donation to several non-profit organizations as a result of a joint initiative with the City of Saratoga Springs to raise funds for the community through…
Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST) receives 30 dozen, specially designed Runhappy donuts in advance of Runhappy Travers
SARATOGA SPRINGS, NY – In celebration of the 151st running of the Runhappy Travers at Saratoga Race Course, the New York Racing Association, Inc. presented the Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST) with more than 350 “Runhappy donuts” and 750 Dunkin’…
NYRA to host Virtual Dog Adoption Series during 2020 meet at Saratoga Race Course
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will help connect four-legged friends with their forever homes by hosting a Virtual Dog Adoption Series during the 2020 meet at Saratoga Race Course, which runs through Labor Day, Monday,…