Horsemen's Relations Department

The Aqueduct Horsemen's Relations office is located across from the horsemen’s area of the Racing Office in the basement. Horsemen's Relations works an Aqueduct racing schedule of Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30am to 4:30pm, with some holiday exceptions. The office will be closed for winter holiday beginning December 20, returning on December 30. There will be holiday racing on Monday, February 21, meaning the office will be closed on Wednesday of that week.

The Horsemen’s Lounge, located on the second level of the clubhouse, is open to any horseman with a current NYRA ID Badge. The lounge offers a view of the track and paddock, light snacks and soft beverages, and seating every race day. The box seating area is also accessible through the lounge for those who wish to view the races outside. Please check in with your NYRA ID for a wristband to access the lounge and box seating area throughout the race day. 

The Equestris dining room is located on the third level of the clubhouse and is open on Saturdays as well as Friday, November 25 and Sunday, December 4. Reservations are preferred and can be made with the Horsemen’s Relations department. 

Horsemen parking is located in the Preferred Clubhouse lot in the front of the building.  

Alysse Jacobs, Horsemen's Relations Associate

Alysse began working in NYRA's Horsemen's Relations department under Carmen Barrera in 2009. She assumed the head position of the department in 2019.  

[email protected]  

(718) 659-2206 

Owners can sign up to receive a text message or email alert when their horse is entered, with information to easily reach the Horsemen's Relations department. Please contact the department for more information.

Horsemen ID badges, family badges, and horsemen parking are processed by the Horsemen Credentials department. Lew Kobel can be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at (718) 659-2374.

NYRA has a working relationship with the Hilton Garden Inn JFK. Please contact the office for assistance.

The Horsemen's Relations team will reply to outreach by the next racing day.