1st Race at Aqueduct Cancelled; Remaining Card Anticipated to Run
Saturday, March 20, 2010
Contact: Dan Silver

The horses for Aqueduct’s 1st race on Sunday, March 21 did not arrive at the security barn by 8:00 a.m., the designated deadline, and as a result the 1st race has been cancelled. The horses for Aqueduct’s 2nd race did arrive, and NYRA anticipates the remaining card to be run as scheduled. Post time for Aqueduct’s 2nd race is 1:29 p.m. EDT. There is a Pick 6 carryover of $134,894, scheduled to begin with Race 4 at 2:27 p.m. EDT ... more
Awesome Act Works For Wood Memorial
Saturday, March 20, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

Awesome Act
 Gotham winner Awesome Act went an “easy” half-mile in 50.43 Saturday morning as he continued preparations for the Grade 1, $750,000 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack on April 3. With exercise rider George Windsor in the irons, the English import went out on Belmont Park’s training track shortly after the second renovation break in his first timed move since taking the Grade 3 Gotham on March 6 ... more
Liam's Dream, Napravnik Notch First Graded Stakes Wins in Cicada
Saturday, March 20, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

Liam's Dream
 Riding with a purpose, jockey Anna Rose Napravnik guided Liam’s Dream through a narrow opening on the rail to win the 18th running of the Grade 3, $100,000 Cicada Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack. It was the first graded stakes score for both horse and rider ... more
Icabad Crane Finds Winner's Circle Again in Kings Point
Saturday, March 20, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

Icabad Crane
After a nearly two-year drought, Icabad Crane found the winner’s circle again Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, rallying on the turn and drawing clear to win the $65,000 Kings Point for New York-breds. Ridden by Gabriel Saez, the 5-year-old son of Jump Start stayed on the inside, behind fractions of 24.95 and 49.55 set by Mighty Morris ... more
Dominguez Notches 4,000th Career Victory at Big A
Friday, March 19, 2010
By NYRA Communications

Ramon Dominguez, the leading rider on The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit, reached another milestone Friday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack when he won the second race aboard Fortyninegeorgest. for his 4,000th career victory. ... more
Aqueduct Racetrack Notes
Friday, March 19, 2010
By NYRA Press Office

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has unveiled the logo for the 86th running of the Grade 1, $750,000 Wood Memorial, the final major New York stepping stone to the Triple Crown, which scheduled to be run on Saturday, April 3. ... more
Belmont Stakes Tickets Now Available Online
Friday, March 19, 2010
By Dan Silver

Tickets for the 142nd Belmont Stakes, scheduled to be run Saturday, June 5, at Belmont Park, are now available online at Ticketmaster.com and also through downloadable forms at NYRA.com. ... more
B.E.S.T Names Paul Ruchames as New Executive Director
Friday, March 19, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

Paul Ruchames
 The Backstretch Employee Service Team of New York, Inc. (B.E.S.T) announced today that Paul Ruchames has been named executive director of the organization, which provides a full range of health and human services to support workers in the barn areas at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course ... more
Talented Core of Sophomores Targeting Wood Memorial
Thursday, March 18, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

Awesome Act
 Grade 3 Gotham winner Awesome Act, Grade 2 Fountain of Youth winner Eskendereya and the runners-up from both races form a talented core of Triple Crown hopefuls likely for the 86th running of the Grade 1, $750,000 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct Racetrack on Saturday, April 3. ... more
NYRA On-Air Talent in the Spotlight
Thursday, March 18, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

The seventh installment of The New York Racing Association, Inc.’s (NYRA) “Spotlight Series” is now available on demand at NYRA.com and profiles NYRA’s On-Air Talent. NYRA TV Handicappers Jason Blewitt, Eric Donovan and Andy Serling address the challenges and highlights of their various jobs both on-and-off-air ... more
Bush Duo Stepping Up in Kings Point
Saturday, March 13, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

Tom Bush
 New York-breds Mighty Morris and Good Law have not been in Tom Bush’s barn for very long, but so far, the trainer likes what he sees. Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, Bush is hoping the pair will take a step up against five other state-breds in the $65,000 Kings Point Handicap. ... more
Hall of Fame Rider Jorge Velasquez to Participate in Live Web Chat
Saturday, March 13, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

Jorge Velasquez
 Retired jockey and current jockey agent Jorge Velasquez, who finished his career in 1997 with nearly 6,800 winners and was inducted into the Racing Hall of Fame in 1990, will participate in a live web chat Friday, March 19 at 8:00 p.m. EST on nyra.com. Velasquez, a native of Panama who came to the United States to ride in 1965, was dominant on the New York circuit through the 1970s, winning five NYRA titles in 1971, 1972, 1974, 1976 and 1978 ... more
NYRA Announces New Restaurant Reservation Policy
Thursday, March 11, 2010
By Dan Silver

As a guest service enhancement initiative, The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced a new restaurant policy whereby all reservations will be taken via the telephone. ... more
Aqueduct Racetrack Notes
Sunday, March 7, 2010
By NYRA Press Office

Awesome Act
 Gotham winner Awesome Act was bright and energetic in his stall at Belmont Park Sunday morning following his first win on dirt as his connections looked towards his next start along the Triple Crown trail, the Grade 1, $750,000 Wood Memorial at Aqueduct on April 3. “He’ll be back cantering at least by Wednesday, possibly Tuesday,” said Wayne Tanner, assistant to trainer Jeremy Noseda ... more
Understatement Embellishes Inner Track Resume in Stymie
Sunday, March 6, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

Understatement
 Understatement ran his inner track record to 4-for-4 Sunday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, coming from off the pace to post a 3¾ -length victory over National Pride in the 55th running of the $65,000 Stymie ... more
New York Watch: Stormin Bolt
Sunday, March 7, 2010
By Dan Silver

Stormin Bolt
 It took all of one race for Stormin Bolt to recoup his purchase price for owner Cam Allard, and what a race it was, as the 3-year-old son of Roaring Fever powered through the stretch to register a seven-length victory at Aqueduct Racetrack in his first start. With his scintillating debut, Stormin Bolt becomes the first New York-bred to crack the New York Watch list ... more
Awesome Act Takes to the Dirt in Gotham; Wood Next
Saturday, March 6, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

Awesome Act
 English import Awesome Act took a major step forward on the Triple Crown trail Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, charging to an impressive victory over nine other 3-year-olds to take the Grade 3, $250,000 Gotham Stakes in his first start on dirt ... more
Wall Street Wonder Wins Thrilling Toboggan; Castaneda Wires ‘Cappy’
Saturday, March 6, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

Wall Street Wonder
 Wall Street Wonder continued to reward the confidence of his connections Saturday afternoon, capturing the 117th running of the Grade 3 Toboggan at Aqueduct after a hard-fought stretch battle with the very game Custom for Carlos ... more
NYRA Announces Belmont Spring/Summer and Saratoga Stakes Schedules
Thursday, March 4, 2010
By Dan Silver and Jenny Kellner

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has announced the stakes schedules for the 2010 Belmont Park Spring/Summer Meet and the Saratoga Race Course Meet. The Saratoga Meet, which kicks off for the 142nd time on Friday, July 23, is punctuated by 17 Grade 1 races beginning with the $250,000 Coaching Club American Oaks ... more
Napravnik, Studart Nearly Sweep Wednesday P6 at Aqueduct
Thursday, March 4, 2010
By NYRA Press Office

Napravnik and Studart
 All handicappers have an angle. On Wednesday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, those who played female jockeys in the Pick 6 found themselves handsomely rewarded when Anna Rose Napravnik and Maylan Studart accounted for five of six winners and a $334.50 consolation payout. Only two bettors correctly picked six yesterday for a $54,651.00 payout. ... more
Spotlight on NYRA Horse ID
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

The sixth installment of The New York Racing Association, Inc.’s (NYRA) “Spotlight Series” is now available on demand at NYRA.com and profiles NYRA’s Horse Identification Department. The video allows fans to follow NYRA’s Chief Horse Identifier ... more
13-Year-Old Horse Returns Wednesday at Big A
Tuesday, March 2, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

Cool N Collective
 On Wednesday, the 13-year-old Cool N Collective will try again to become what is believed to be the oldest horse ever to win a flat race on The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) circuit when he faces seven others in the fifth race at Aqueduct Racetrack ... more
NYRA Introduces Owner Entry Notifications By Email
Monday, March 1, 2010
By Dan Silver

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has introduced the Owner’s Virtual Stable®, powered by Equibase Company LLC, a system that includes email notifications to owners when their horse is entered into a race ... more
Aqueduct Post Time Changes to 1:00 p.m. on March 3
Sunday, February 28, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

As one sure sign spring is on the way, beginning Wednesday, March 3, post time for the first race at Aqueduct Racetrack will move to 1:00 p.m. The graded stakes season will get underway on Saturday, March 6, with the 59th running of the Grade 3 Gotham ... more
'Annie' Lights Up Broadway - Again
Sunday, February 28, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

Lights Off Annie
 It was déjà vu in the $65,000 Broadway Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack Sunday afternoon, with Lights Off Annie leading the field of New York-bred fillies and mares from gate to wire – just like last year ... more
1-2 Finishers in Whirlaway Eyeing Gotham
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
By NYRA Press Office

Peppi Knows
 Up-and-coming 3-year-olds Peppi Knows and Afleet Again, first and second in the recent Whirlaway Stakes at Aqueduct Racetrack, are on target to meet again on March 6 in the 59th renewal of the Grade 3, $250,000 Gotham Stakes. ... more
“Backstretch Buzz” Takes On The Challenges of Training
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

“Challenges of Training,” the newest video in NYRA’s “Backstretch Buzz” series, is now available for online viewing. “Backstretch Buzz” highlights jockeys and trainers as they share their thoughts on topical events, news stories and some of the current issues concerning thoroughbred racing ... more
Life At Ten Wires Rare Treat
Saturday, February 20, 2010
By Brian Skirka

Life At Ten
 Cynthia DeBartolo’s Life At Ten broke sharply from the gate, took the lead going into the first turn, and never looked back in wiring the field in the 38th running of the $65,000 Rare Treat Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack. ... more
NYRA Spotlight Shines on Clockers
Thursday, February 18, 2010
By Brian Skirka

The fifth installment of The New York Racing Association, Inc.’s (NYRA) “Spotlight Series” is now available on demand at NYRA.com and profiles NYRA Clockers Jimmy McKnight, Peter Gulemas and Chris O’Connor as well as Gap Identifier Wendy Smith ... more
Dominguez Big Winner on Wednesday Card at Aqueduct
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

Ramon Dominguez
 New York’s leading rider Ramon Dominguez won the first five races on Wednesday’s card at Aqueduct Racetrack, marking what he believes is the first time he has ever won five races in a row on a single card at any track. Dominguez kicked off the streak aboard Chevalier Stable’s Thunder Reigns ($10.40), followed by Lee Lewis’ Framed ($5.00); Edward Evans’ Elusive Gift ($3.60); Michael Martin’s Simmy ($5.80); and Mike Hushion’s Wicked Diva ($3.90) ... more
NYRA Unveils “New York Watch” Website
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
By NYRA Press Office

Tempted To Tapit
 The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has unveiled the “New York Watch” website, the online home for the series launched in January that shines the spotlight on promising colts and fillies that have recently cleared the maiden and allowance ranks at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, or Saratoga Race Course. ... more
New York State Senate Names Anthony Bonomo to NYRA Board of Directors
Monday, February 15, 2010
By Dan Silver

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced today that Anthony J. Bonomo has been appointed by the New York State Senate to NYRA’s Board of Directors. Bonomo, 51, is currently the president and CEO of Administrators for the Professions, Inc., the management company and Attorney-in-Fact for Physicians’ Reciprocal Insurers, one of the largest medical malpractice carriers in the United States and the second largest in New York State with more than 12,000 insured ... more
Rereadthefootnotes Dominant in Hollie Hughes
Monday, February 15, 2010
By Ashley Herriman

Rereadthefootnotes
West Point Thoroughbreds’ Rereadthefootnotes scored his first stakes win Monday afternoon, defeating five other New York-bred sprinters to capture the 32nd running of the $65,000 Hollie Hughes at Aqueduct Racetrack. The 4-year-old gelded son of Read the Footnotes broke sharply and led the field through an easy quarter mile in 23.32. ... more
Sweet Win For Fuzzy Britches in Dearly Precious
Sunday, February 14, 2010
By Jenny Kellner

Fuzzy Britches
 With a determined run through the stretch, Lansdon B. Robbins, III’s Fuzzy Britches came from off the pace to take the 16th running of the $65,000 Dearly Precious Sunday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, earning her second victory of the year and first ever in a stakes ... more
Mild-Mannered Valet Has Not-So-Secret Identity: Marathon-Man
Saturday, February 13, 2010
By Brian Skirka

Rodney Paine
 If you wanted to describe a superhero such as Batman or Superman in the simplest possible way, you might say they were normal, unassuming people in their regular lives, but their alter-egos were something completely different and unexpected. Rodney Paine doesn’t own a cave or change in a telephone booth, but he does go through an impressive transformation on a typical day ... more






   
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