Current Tag: Belmont Park
Statement from NYRA President and CEO Dave O’Rourke
POSTED: April 14, 2021
“The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) looks forward to welcoming fans back to Belmont Park this spring and to Saratoga Race Course this summer....
Horsemen come together to save lives amid fire at Belmont Park
POSTED: April 14, 2021
ELMONT, N.Y. – A heroic effort from horsemen, the Elmont Fire Department and New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) security personnel saved the lives of...
Update on barn fire at Belmont Park
POSTED: April 13, 2021
ELMONT, N.Y. – On Tuesday evening at approximately 6:05 p.m., the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) responded to an active fire affecting Barn 60...
It’s almost here! Late nominations for 2021 Triple Crown Series due Monday
POSTED: March 26, 2021
Nominations can be made online at www.thetriplecrown.com LOUISVILLE, Ky. – The late nomination period for all 3-year-old Thoroughbreds to compete in the races of the...
Enhanced purses and lucrative stakes schedule attracts trainers to Belmont Park spring/summer meet
POSTED: March 18, 2021
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Trainers Jim Chapman, Saffie Joseph, Jr. and Brittany Russell are among a number of conditioners that will have a presence at...
Under 20’s Claiming Challenge to return to Belmont Park
POSTED: February 17, 2021
OZONE PARK, N.Y. –The popular Under 20’s Claiming Challenge, which gives modest-size stables the opportunity to compete for cash prizes, will return to Belmont Park...
NYRA Cares: Garafola and Gallardo working together for the backstretch community
POSTED: February 15, 2021
OZONE PARK, N.Y. - Longtime New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) employees Nick Garafola and Veronica Gallardo have worked valiantly for the racing community amid...
NYRA announces stakes schedule for 48-day Belmont Spring/Summer meet
POSTED: February 12, 2021
OZONE PARK, N.Y. - The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the stakes schedule for the 48-day Belmont Park spring/summer meet, which will...
G3 Winner Majestic Dunhill seeks rebound in General George (G3)
POSTED: February 11, 2021
Fellow Graded Winners Laki, Share the Ride Among 10-Horse Field One of Six Stakes, Two Graded, Worth $900,000 in Purses Feb. 13 LAUREL, MD –...