After 132 years, live racing has ended at Aqueduct. The Big A will remain open for simulcasting until September 7. See you at Saratoga this summer!

Latest Aqueduct News

This is your home for official news from NYRA about Aqueduct Racetrack, including updates on schedules, racing, events, and more.

Following the conclusion of live racing on June 28, Aqueduct will remain open for simulcasting through Monday, September 7.

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Horsemen reflect on Aqueduct memories ahead of final races

Mary Eddy • Jun 24 2026
Interviews with dedicated horsemen and women that have woven themselves into Aqueduct’s story.
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Farewell, old friend: Aqueduct will pass into history on June 28

Brien Bouyea • Jun 11 2026
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A look back at when the Belmont Stakes was held at Aqueduct

Teresa Genaro • Jun 2 2026
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Six-time Aqueduct stakes-winner Inherit the Gold still making his connections proud

Mary Eddy • Apr 16 2026
March 2026
Affirmed Success Carter 02 Ac
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Affirmed Success a standout in the 2002 Carter and the eyes of Migliore

Christian Abdo • Mar 31 2026
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Kazamias building for the future at Kaz Hill Farm

Keith McCalmont • Mar 19 2026
Ilkay Kantarmaci
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Ilkay Kantarmaci enjoying solo success in New York

Mary Eddy • Mar 11 2026
December 2025
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Best of 2025: Flavien Prat – A rider’s rider continues to build success on his Championship year

Lynne Snierson • Dec 29 2025
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Millionaire New York-bred Naughty New Yorker thriving as aftercare ambassador at Old Friends at Cabin Creek

Mary Eddy • Dec 23 2025
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Best of 2025: Keri Brion and three Grade 1 thrillers

Christian Abdo • Dec 22 2025
Thorpedo Anna Personal Ensign 25 Jl
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Best of 2025: A G1 photo finish win for Thorpedo Anna

Keith McCalmont • Dec 21 2025
Rhetorical Saratoga 25 Ac
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Best of 2025: Grade 1-winning New York-bred Rhetorical

Christian Abdo • Dec 20 2025
Sterling Silver Biogios Rose 25 Sr
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Best of 2025: New York-bred mare Sterling Silver reaches millionaire status

Lynne Snierson • Dec 17 2025
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Cigar Mile, Demoiselle, Remsen leave behind rich legacies at the Big A

Brien Bouyea • Dec 2 2025
November 2025
Evening Primrose Cosmic Candy Girl Thirty Year Farm
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Thirty Year Farm a labor of love for the Esler family

Keith McCalmont • Nov 12 2025
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Awad-winner Mountain Music Man sings new tune in second career

Mary Eddy • Nov 7 2025
October 2025
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BCCA helps to make the season bright for children of backstretch workers and their families

Joanne K. Adams • Oct 30 2025
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30 years after Unbridled’s Song, Ryerson remains a strong presence in New York racing

Mary Eddy • Oct 30 2025
April 2025
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Getting to know: Ray Handal

Mary Eddy • Apr 17 2025
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Bellamy Road’s Wood Memorial stands out among century of runnings

Christian Abdo • Apr 4 2025
March 2025
Wood Memorial 100Years
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The Wood Memorial celebrates 100 years of greatness

Lynne Snierson • Mar 31 2025
December 2024
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Best of 2024: William “Buck” Butler and In Spite of Mama

Mary Eddy • Dec 30 2024
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Stakes-winner Financial Modeling enjoying retired life in California

Mary Eddy • Dec 28 2024
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Best of 2024: New York-bred Spirit of St Louis

Christian Abdo • Dec 27 2024
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Best of 2024: The rise of Dylan Davis

Christian Abdo • Dec 26 2024
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Best of 2024: Exercise rider extraordinaire Danny Ramsey

Lynne Snierson • Dec 23 2024
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Best of 2024: A career year for Flavien Prat

Lynne Snierson • Dec 22 2024
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Best of 2024: Million-dollar mare Venti Valentine

Keith McCalmont • Dec 20 2024
Chad Brown Sar 24 Leading Trainer
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Best of 2024: A banner year for Chad Brown

Keith McCalmont • Dec 19 2024
October 2024
Extravagantkid Luckycoin 18 El
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G1-winner Extravagant Kid helps guide horses through retraining at After the Races NY

Mary Eddy • Oct 16 2024
May 2024
Oratory Peter Pan 05 Ac
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The Peter Pan among many highlights of recently-retired Tom Albertrani

Christian Abdo • May 9 2024
April 2024
Tapit Wood Memorial 2004
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Remembering the 2004 Wood Memorial: Before Tapit was Tapit

Christian Abdo • Apr 4 2024
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