The New York Racing Association (NYRA) and the Capital District Physicians’ Health Plan, Inc. (CDPHP) are partnering once again to recognize a group of five Hometown Heroes at the Saratoga Race Course this summer! Hometown Heroes are individuals who have made meaningful contributions toward bettering their communities or improving the lives of its residents....
The New York Racing Association is thrilled to welcome fans back to Saratoga Race Course for the 2021 summer meet. There are plenty of events lined up for this year’s Runhappy Opening Weekend which runs from July 15 through July 18. Opening Day Presented by Runhappy: Thursday, July 15 Saratoga Race Course will welcome...
The New York Racing Association is set to host a weeklong hiring event for the Saratoga racing season that kicks off on July 15. The pop-up event, located at the Big Red Spring Tent, will run from Wednesday, July 7 to Wednesday, July 14 from 12-3pm each day. Those interested in securing a job at...
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and FOX Sports, a unit of Fox Corporation, recently announced a landmark wagering and media rights agreement. Not only does this agreement extend FOX Sports’ NYRA television rights package, but it establishes FOX Sports as the official wagering partner of NYRA Bets, LLC. FOX Sports Becomes the...
The National Museum of Racing’s Hall of Fame voting season is upon us, and this year, the Museum’s Nominating Committee has selected 10 finalists for the 2021 Hall of Fame ballot. Learn more about the racehorses, trainers, and jockey that have been nominated, including a recent Triple Crown winner. And the Finalists Are… In...
Are you counting down the weeks until Opening Day at Saratoga Race Course? We are too, but in the meantime, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has some new information to share about the 2021 summer meet. On Friday, February 19, they released the full stakes schedule for Saratoga Race Course, which will...
The countdown is on to the start of the 2021 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course! The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has recently announced major race dates for Saratoga’s upcoming season of live thoroughbred horse racing. Mark Your Calendar for Opening Weekend In a press release, NYRA revealed that the 40-day summer...
Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course will run from Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19, and under current New York State guidelines, spectators will not be allowed to attend. However, following updated guidance issued by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), starting Friday, July 17, a limited number of licensed horse owners...
The Belmont Stakes, traditionally run on the first or second Saturday in June, will take place on June 20 this year and that won’t be the only change, according to NYRA’s recent announcement. A Historic First for the Belmont Stakes The 152nd renewal of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes will take place...
The ongoing public health crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for everyone, and as a result, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced they are delaying the opening of the Oklahoma Training Track and stabling area at Saratoga Race Course. What Is NYRA’s Plan for the Training Track? Located across the street...