NY Governor Signals Support for Imaging Equipment
A year after the idea died during state government budget talks, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul is proposing to invest state funds in a Thoroughbred safety initiative adjacent to Belmont Park.
Longshot Lawsuit Targeting Belmont Funding Falls Flat
A longshot legal maneuver aimed at halting funding of an overhaul of Belmont Park has officially fallen flat, which will allow the project that already has started to continue forward.
Oreffice, a Partner on Two Classic Winners, Dies at 97
Paul Oreffice, a partner in both Dogwood Stable and Eclipse Thoroughbred Partners who was in on Preakness Stakes (G1) winner Summer Squall and Belmont Stakes (G1) winner Palace Malice, died Dec. 26 at the age of 97.
Belmont Winner Creator Moves From Japan to Saudi Arabia
Creator, winner of the 2016 Belmont Stakes (G1) and Arkansas Derby (G1), has been sold to stand stud in Saudi Arabia after spending eight years in Japan.
Top 10 Races of 2024: Belmont Stakes at Saratoga
The 156th edition of the Belmont Stakes (G1) was an unforgettable, first-of-its-kind experience.
BEST Practices for New York's Backstretch Community
BEST, in its 35th year as a nonprofit organization, serves the backstretch communities at Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course in meaningful ways.
NYRA Donates 25 Belmont Picnic Tables to Nonprofits
The New York Racing Association announced it is providing 25 local nonprofit organizations with a reserved picnic table for each day of the 2024 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, which will be held at Saratoga Race Course from June 6-9.
Tiz the Law Filly Zips Fastest Quarter at OBS Tuesday
A filly from the first crop of multiple Grade I winner Tiz the Law (hip 365) tied the track record when working a quarter-mile in :20 1/5 during the third session of the under-tack preview for the Ocala Breeders' Sales…
NYRA Donates Belmont Festival Picnic Tables to Charitable Organizations
Twenty-five local nonprofit organizations will be provided with reserved picnic tables for each day of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga June 6-9, the New York Racing Association announced Tuesday. The nonprofits primarily comprise those with the mission to…
DraftKings to Sponsor Travers Stakes
DraftKings and NYRA announced an agreement establishing DraftKings as an official betting partner of both Saratoga Race Course and the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival as well as the presenting sponsor of the 155th running of the Travers Stakes (G1).