SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The 2020 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will feature 71 stakes worth $14.45 million, encompassing 39 graded stakes and 18 Grade 1s from Thursday, July 16 through Monday, September 7. “We’re thrilled to be…
NYRA and City of Saratoga Springs launch Saratoga face mask campaign to benefit Franklin Community Center and Shelters of Saratoga
Limited-edition, Saratoga-branded face masks available now for pre-order ahead of summer racing season SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and the City of Saratoga Springs today unveiled a limited edition set of Saratoga Race Course-branded…
Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course to open to essential personnel on June 4
Oklahoma barn area to open to horsemen on June 2 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course will open for training on Thursday, June 4.…
NYRA announces stakes schedule for 25-day Belmont Park spring / summer meet
ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that live racing, to be conducted without spectators, will return on Wednesday, June 3, at Belmont Park. Following the five-day opening week, live racing throughout the 25-day Belmont…
NYRA announces 152nd Belmont Stakes to be run on June 20
1 1/8-miles Belmont Stakes to be broadcast live on NBC as first leg of the Triple Crown ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the 152nd renewal of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes,…
NYRA delays opening of Oklahoma Training Track at Saratoga Race Course
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – Due to the continuing impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the opening of the Oklahoma Training Track and stabling area at Saratoga Race Course will be…
Aqueduct Racetrack to serve as temporary hospital amid COVID-19 pandemic
Aqueduct winter and spring meets canceled OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that live racing at Aqueduct Racetrack is canceled for the remainder of the winter and spring meets with the building now…
NYRA to return additional picnic space to fans by eliminating Paddock Tent at Saratoga Race Course
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that it will increase the amount of green space available to fans by removing the group hospitality tent positioned alongside the paddock at Saratoga Race Course. The…
NYRA announces racing calendar for 2020 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course
Racing to be conducted Wednesdays through Sundays following record-setting 2019 season that featured similar schedule Meet to begin Thursday, July 16 and run through Labor Day, Monday, September 7 SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today…
Saratoga Race Course season passes available as holiday season gift offering for the first time
New combination season pass and season parking package also available SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y – Shoppers for the first time ever will have the opportunity to give the gift of world-class thoroughbred racing this holiday season with a special offer of…