NYRA announces 2023 race dates

NYRA PRESS RELEASE —- OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced its 2023 NYRA racing calendar which includes 202 live race days at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course.  Live racing is currently being conducted at...
Posted On 24 Nov 2022
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OPENING DAY IN OLDSMAR STOKES FEELINGS OF FAMILY, FELLOWSHIP

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – For so many of the horsemen and jockeys who have returned to Tampa Bay Downs, today’s Opening Day card was like a family reunion. Seeing people they haven’t crossed paths with in six or seven months, and often much longer, is a priceless...
Posted On 24 Nov 2022
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Aqueduct Stakes Previews

By Mary Eddy/Ryan Martin Keith McCalmont —- Donk sends out Thin White Duke, Yes and Yes in $150K Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Conditioner David Donk will have two chances to capture his first $150,000 Aqueduct Turf Sprint Championship with Thin White...
Posted On 21 Nov 2022
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TAMPA BAY: THOROUGHBRED RACING RETURNS AT LAST, WITH STORYLINES GALORE

By Mike Henry —- OLDSMAR, FL. – Tampa Bay Downs launches its 97th anniversary season of Thoroughbred racing on Wednesday with a nine-race card beginning at 12:38 p.m. The 92-day meet runs through May 6, plus the season-ending card that kicks off next year’s Summer Festival...
Posted On 21 Nov 2022
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It’s a New Orleans Thing: The Thanksgiving Classic is the Focus of City’s Funky 98-year Tradition

By Joe Kristufek/Kevin Kilroy —- It’s a New Orleans Thing: The Thanksgiving Classic is the Focus of City’s Funky 98-year Tradition TEC Racing’s Heart Rhythm aims to do more than just win the Thanksgiving Classic: It’s CRPS Awareness Month New Orleans, LA (November 21, 2022)...
Posted On 21 Nov 2022
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Gulfstream’s Rainbow 6 Hit for $47,591

By David Joseph —- HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – Gulfstream Park’s 20-cent Rainbow 6 was hit Friday afternoon for $47,591.24. The popular Rainbow 6 sequence started in Race 4 with a $14.20 winner in Hazardous Humor. The longshot Sixty One won Race 5 and returned $29.80. The final...
Posted On 18 Nov 2022
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Aqueduct Racetrack Notes 11/18

NYRA PRESS OFFICE —- Aqueduct Racetrack Notes Security Code cuts back in Key Cents; Leave No Trace looks to sophomore campaign Small Pebbles makes debut for Carlos Martin in $100K Key Cents Aqueduct fall meet Week 4 stakes probables OZONE PARK, N.Y. – WellSpring Stables...
Posted On 18 Nov 2022
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Gulfstream: White Abarrio Produces ‘Bullet’ Breeze at Gulfstream –

By David Joseph —- White Abarrio Produces ‘Bullet’ Breeze at Gulfstream Florida Derby Hero on Track for Cigar Mile First-Race Post Saturday Set for 12:10 P.M. Florida-Bred 2YO Stakes Featured on 11-Race Card HALLANDALE BEACH, FL – C2 Racing Stable LLC and La Milagrosa...
Posted On 18 Nov 2022
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Fair Grounds Opens FRIDAY – Louisiana Champions Preview Weekend Features Six New Stakes

By Kevin Kilroy —- Louisiana Champions Preview Weekend Features Six New Stakes, Sets Stage for Brittlyn Stable’s Encore The victory march begins for Jose Camejo-driven Brittlyn Stable, sending out four of stallion Star Guitar’s finest New Orleans, LA (November 17, 2022)—The...
Posted On 18 Nov 2022
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Fair Grounds Lowers Pick 5 Takeout and Introduces New Pick 6

Pick 5 and Pick 6 takeout rate is set at 15% NEW ORLEANS – With the approval of the Louisiana State Racing Commission handed down Wednesday afternoon, Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots announces two horseplayer-friendly adjustments to the 2022-23 wagering menu. Takeout will...
Posted On 17 Nov 2022
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