Features

As Daria's Angel walked circles in the paddock ahead of Saturday's opening race at Aqueduct Racetrack, 34-year-old conditioner Rob Atras, clad in an Assiniboia Downs jacket and New York Yankees cap, watched with crossed arms and a focused eye.

A New Year brings continued optimism for New York racing

Features

Dec 31, 2018

A New Year brings continued optimism for New York racing

Bob Ehalt

There's no other day in the horse racing industry that generates as much optimism and excitement as New Year's Day.

Remsen has a proud tradition of signaling future stars

Features

Nov 29, 2018

Remsen has a proud tradition of signaling future stars

Brian Bohl

The calendar will insist it is indeed fall when a seven-horse field of talented juveniles break from the gate in the 105th running of the Grade 2, $250,000 Remsen on Saturday as part of Cigar Mile Day at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Twenty Questions with 2017 Eclipse Awards Outstanding Jockey Jose Ortiz

Features

Jan 26, 2018

Twenty Questions with 2017 Eclipse Awards Outstanding Jockey Jose Ortiz

Francesca Le Donne

We asked Jose Ortiz a variety of questions, check out what he had to say!

Features

Apr 12, 2017

Double Pick 6 carryover of $81K Thursday at the Big A

NYRA Press Office

Horseplayers will be greeted with a two-day Pick 6 carryover of $81,687 on Thursday's live racing program at Aqueduct Racetrack.

Seattle Slew trainer has fond memories of Wood Memorial

Features

Apr 7, 2017

Seattle Slew trainer has fond memories of Wood Memorial

Bob Ehalt

Bill Turner will shake his head in disbelief when it is mentioned to him that 40 years have passed since Seattle Slew’s spectacular Triple Crown season of 1977.