Horsemen’s Credentials

NYRA has taken several steps to improve the process for obtaining horsemen credentials for the 2019 Summer Meet at Saratoga Race Course.

Please be reminded that you must obtain a New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) license prior to receiving your NYRA badge. 

• The NYSGC office (licensing) located in the Cottage between Guest Services and the Dunkin Donuts concession stand opens on Wednesday, July 10.
• Hours are 8am to 4pm, Wednesday through Sunday.
• Anyone requiring a NYSGC license prior to Sunday, July 7 can go to either Belmont Park or the NYS office in Schenectady (address below).

Renewals:

• If you previously had NYRA Horsemen's credentials, please contact Lew Kobel in the Horsemen's Credentials Office ([email protected] or (718) 659-2374) before July 1. He will make every effort to mail your credentials to you.

New Applications:

• Until Friday, June 28, you can obtain your NYRA badge (renewals and new applicants) in the Security Office located on Union Avenue at Gate 15 on the "Oklahoma" side.
• The main NYRA Identification Office is located on the mezzanine level of the grandstand by Gate 3 and will open on Friday, June 28
• The Horsemen’s Credentials Office, located beside the Racing Office opens on Tuesday, July 9.
• Credentials for out-of-town trainers will be available in the Racing Office. Please contact Lew Kobel for further information.

NYSGC Offices:
Saratoga Race Course:

• Phone: (518) 584-3236  Fax: (518) 587-8372
• Hours: 8am - 4pm, Wednesday-Sunday
• Checks or cash only, no credit cards

NYS Office:
New York State Gaming Commission
One Broadway Center
Schenectady, NY 12305

• Phone: (518) 388-3300
• Hours: 9am - 4pm, Monday-Friday
• Checks or cash only, no credit cards

NYRA Offices (Saratoga):
Identification Office: 

• Contact: Sue Accardi - [email protected] or (718) 659-2224
• Hours (Meet): 9am - 4:30pm, Wednesday-Sunday

Horsemen's Credentials Office: 

• Contact: Lew Kobel - [email protected] or (718) 659-2374
• Hours (Meet): 9am - 4:30pm, Wednesday-Sunday

We are always looking to improve the credentialing process. We welcome your feedback at [email protected] or (718) 659-2321.