OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the creation of the Turf Trinity and Turf Tiara as part of the 2019 Turf Triple Series, offering $5.25 million in purse money, for sophomores over three legs…
NYRA announces adjustments to 2019 Belmont Park spring/summer and Saratoga Race Course schedules
Belmont Park spring/summer meet to run 48 days beginning Friday, April 26 through Sunday, July 7 Saratoga meet to begin Thursday, July 11 and run through Labor Day, Monday, September 2 Saratoga to feature 40 days of live racing, same…
2019 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival tickets to go on sale to general public on Thursday, January 24
Exclusive pre-sale opportunities begin January 22 OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that tickets for the 2019 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, highlighted by the 151st running of the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont…
FOX Sports and the New York Racing Association announce most expansive tv programming agreement in horse racing history
FOX Sports to be primary national carrier of NYRA racing beginning in 2019 OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and FOX Sports today announced a long-term television programming deal that will make FOX Sports the…
NYRA hosts ceremonial groundbreaking for 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the 1863 Club, the permanent, new building to be located at the site of the current At the Rail Pavilion at Saratoga…
NYRA generates second highest all-sources handle in history during rain-filled 2018 meet at Saratoga Race Course
Saratoga Live sees ratings soar on FOX Sports Networks SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today concluded its 2018 season at Saratoga Race Course with the second highest all-sources handle in history, despite a summer…
NYRA announces retirement of Sam “The Bugler” Grossman
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that its longtime bugler Sam Grossman will retire from his full-time duties on the New York racing circuit on Labor Day, Monday, September 3. Grossman will issue…
NYRA to host ceremonial groundbreaking for 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that it will formally break ground on the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course on Tuesday, September 4, one day after the conclusion of the 2018 summer…
NYRA invites fans to take photos with new Triple Crown trophy to benefit Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots holiday campaign
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will offer racing fans a second opportunity to get an up-close look at the new Triple Crown trophy at Saratoga Race Course on Monday, September 3, closing day of…
NYRA to host Fan Appreciation Week at Saratoga Race Course
Activities to include Saratoga premium giveaway sale, special BBQ-style package and savings on reserved seats SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will thank its fans with a series of special events, savings and offers during…