NYRA introduces two new shipping programs for 2018 spring meets at Aqueduct, Belmont
by Pat McKenna
The New York Racing Association has announced a pair of shipping incentive programs to be implemented during the 2018 Aqueduct and Belmont spring meets for horsemen based this winter in Florida or at Oaklawn Park in Arkansas.
Horses that made their previous start at Oaklawn Park may be able to take advantage of a new “Ship & Win” program, which includes a 30 percent purse bonus as well as a $1,500 shipping stipend for a start during either the Aqueduct spring or Belmont spring/summer meets, excluding stakes races.
Additionally, horses that made their previous start at either Gulfstream Park or Tampa Bay Downs in 2018 may be eligible for a $1,500 shipping subsidy for a start during the Aqueduct spring meet, excluding stakes races.
First-time starters do not qualify for either program. NYRA reserves the right to determine eligibility of qualified starters.
Aqueduct’s spring meet begins Friday, April 6 and continues through Sunday, April 22. Live racing will then to move to Belmont for its spring/summer meet on Friday, April 27. Closing Day is Sunday, July 15.
For more information, please contact the racing office at 718-659-4241.
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