After 132+ years, live racing has concluded at Aqueduct. It will remain open for simulcasting until September 7, 2026.

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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Trainer Linda Rice and jockey Manny Franco top the tables at Belmont at the Big A to close out racing at Aqueduct Racetrack

Mary Eddy • Jun 28 2026
Linda Rice and Manny Franco were the respective leaders of the trainer and jockey standings at the Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet, completing a sweep of this year's meetings at Aqueduct Racetrack as the leaders at the winter and spring meets as well.
Highwayharmony John Hettinger Ac
Stakes Recap

Highway Harmony sets course record in $150K John Hettinger on the final day of racing at Aqueduct Racetrack

NYRA Press Office • Jun 28 2026
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Stakes Recap

Waralo much the best in Saturday’s $150K Ashley T. Cole on Closing Weekend at Aqueduct Racetrack

NYRA Press Office • Jun 27 2026
Pick 6 Carryover Press Release Saturday
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Pick 6 carryover of $28K on Saturday at Belmont at the Big A

Christian Abdo • Jun 26 2026
June 2026
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Stakes Advance

Sunday Girl seeks title defense in the $150K John Hettinger as Aqueduct Racetrack serves up its final stakes

Christian Abdo • Jun 25 2026
Aqu 22 Todd Pletcher Interview Ww
Features

Horsemen reflect on Aqueduct memories ahead of final races

Mary Eddy • Jun 24 2026
Saratoga Shirt Design
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NYRA announces initiative to support Saratoga harness community

Pat McKenna • Jun 23 2026
Waralo Elusive Quality Ac
Stakes Advance

Waralo in good form heading into $150K Ashley T. Cole

Christian Abdo • Jun 22 2026
Pick 6 Carryover Press Release Thursday
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Double Pick 6 carryover of $139K on Thursday at Belmont at the Big A

Christian Abdo • Jun 21 2026
Nessuna Pagina Spectacular Bid 26 Sr
Stakes Recap

Nessuna Pagina battles back to upset NYSSS Spectacular Bid

Christian Abdo • Jun 20 2026
Pick 6 Carryover Press Release Sunday
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Pick 6 carryover of $37K on Sunday at Belmont at the Big A

Mary Eddy • Jun 20 2026
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Stakes Advance

Spirit of New York likes the course for NYSSS Spectacular Bid

Christian Abdo • Jun 14 2026
Pick 6 Carryover Press Release Sunday
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Pick 6 carryover of $38K on Sunday at Belmont at the Big A

Christian Abdo • Jun 13 2026
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Farewell, old friend: Aqueduct will pass into history on June 28

Brien Bouyea • Jun 11 2026
Celtic Dawn Sar 25
Stakes Advance

Celtic Dawn tries turf in NYSSS Cupecoy’s Joy

Christian Abdo • Jun 9 2026
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Features

A look back at when the Belmont Stakes was held at Aqueduct

Teresa Genaro • Jun 2 2026
May 2026
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$23K Pick 6 carryover kicks off Saratoga's final Belmont Stakes Racing Festival

Robert Hines • May 25 2026
Pick 6 Carryover Press Release Sunday
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Pick 6 carryover of $33K on Sunday at Belmont at the Big A

Keith McCalmont • May 23 2026
Growth Equity Peter Pan Ww
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Host of Belmont Stakes hopefuls work across NYRA tracks

NYRA Communications • May 23 2026
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Renegade, Powershift work at Saratoga with eye towards Belmont Stakes pres. by NYRA Bets

NYRA Communications • May 21 2026
Intricate Spirit Futurity 25 Cd
Stakes Advance

Intricate Spirit returns to familiar site in $150K Paradise Creek

Christian Abdo • May 19 2026
Sovereignty Jim Dandy 25
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HOTY Sovereignty leads busy Saturday work tab at Saratoga

NYRA Communications • May 16 2026
Pick 6 Carryover Press Release Saturday
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Pick 6 carryover of $14K on Saturday at Belmont at the Big A

Robert Hines • May 15 2026
Growth Equity Peter Pan Ww
Notes

Growth Equity wins G3 Peter Pan, Brown will consider G1 Belmont

NYRA Communications • May 10 2026
Growth Equity Peter Pan Ww
Stakes Recap

Growth Equity nets first graded score in G3 Peter Pan

Mary Eddy • May 9 2026
Cadenza Take The Atrain Ww
Stakes Recap

Cadenza stays undefeated on turf with Take the A Train victory

Brian Bohl • May 9 2026
Irish Maxima Ruffian Ww
Stakes Recap

Irish Maxima leads every step of the way in G2 Ruffian

Mary Eddy • May 9 2026
Durante Johnanerud Sr
Stakes Recap

Durante gets back in winner’s circle with rally in G3 John A. Nerud

Brian Bohl • May 9 2026
Pick 6 Carryover Press Release Saturday
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Pick 6 carryover of $15K on Saturday at Belmont at the Big A

Robert Hines • May 8 2026
Sar 20 Oklahoma
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Belmont Stakes Racing Festival contenders settling in at Saratoga’s Oklahoma training track

NYRA Communications • May 8 2026
Aqu 26 Farewell (Press Release)
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NYRA to celebrate the Big A on Closing Weekend June 27-28

Pat McKenna • May 5 2026
Baq 25 Press Release Images Green 2
Stakes Advance

Trendsetter trending upward into G3 Peter Pan

Keith McCalmont • May 4 2026
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