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Apr 10, 2013 12:38 PM

NYRA Board Meeting Notification for April 11, 2013

NYRA Board Meeting Notification for April 11, 2013 Meeting of the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) Reorganization Board of Directors

Apr 08, 2013 11:00 AM

Velazquez Sustains Minor Fractures in Sunday Spill at Aqueduct

Hall of Fame jockey John Velazquez sustained a slight fracture of his first rib on the right side and a small bone chip near his right wrist as the result of a spill in Sunday’s seventh race at Aqueduct Racetrack, according to his valet, Tony Millan.

Apr 07, 2013 03:05 PM

Aqueduct Racetrack Notes - Apr. 7, 2013

Undefeated Verrazano was a happy and hungry horse the morning after his gritty victory in the Grade 1, $1 million Wood Memorial, and is scheduled to depart next Sunday for Churchill Downs as the early favorite for the Kentucky Derby.

Apr 06, 2013 08:39 PM

Verrazano Remains Unbeaten with Hard-Fought Victory in Wood Memorial

Verrazano added a hard-fought victory in the Grade 1, $1 million Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack to extend his perfect record to 4-for-4 on Saturday, turning back previously undefeated Vyjack and then holding off a rousing late run from Normandy Invasion to win by three-quarters of a length.

Apr 06, 2013 08:02 PM

Swagger Jack Staves off Sahara Sky in Carter Surprise

Given a perfectly timed ride by Irad Ortiz, Jr., Swagger Jack reaped the benefits of a hot pace and got the jump on a fast-closing Sahara Sky to win the 113th running of the Grade 1, $400,000 Carter Handicap for older sprinters on Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Apr 06, 2013 07:56 PM

Declan’s Warrior Surges Late to Win Bay Shore

Patiently ridden by Jose Lezcano, Declan’s Warrior took advantage of a multi-horse scramble for the early lead and charged down the center of the track to overtake Clearly Now and upset the Grade 3, $250,000 Bay Shore by a head on Saturday at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Apr 06, 2013 05:54 PM

Close Hatches Turns Back Princess of Sylmar in Grade 2 Gazelle Thriller

With just two prior starts on her resume, a fast and determined Close Hatches proved she belongs among the leaders of the 3-year-old filly division Saturday, turning back a strong challenge by Princess of Sylmar to win the 118th running of the Grade 2, $250,000 Gazelle at Aqueduct Racetrack.