NYRA Press Office
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and FOX Sports today announced a long-term television programming deal that will make FOX Sports the year-round national television home for NYRA racing from Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Park.
NYRA Press Office
“Any reporting to suggest that the NYRA Board of Directors met today to discuss the 2019 Saratoga season is absolutely incorrect. While we appreciate the interest that surrounds the Saratoga racing calendar, we will formally release the dates for the 2019 season at the appropriate time. This is and has been our standard practice in notifying the public.”
Pat McKenna/Mark Bardack
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today hosted a ceremonial groundbreaking for the 1863 Club, the permanent, new building to be located at the site of the current At the Rail Pavilion at Saratoga Race Course.
Pat McKenna/Mark Bardack
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today concluded its 2018 season at Saratoga Race Course with the second highest all-sources handle in history, despite a summer meet that was inundated with more than 10 inches of rain.
NYRA Press Office
Red Oak Stable and Madaket Stable's Mind Control showed his speed every step of the way to win the Grade 1, $350,000 Hopeful by 3 1/4 lengths under Hall of Fame rider John Velazquez in 1:22.99 for the seven furlongs on the main track Monday, Closing Day, at Saratoga Race Course.
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Chad Brown's record-setting effort led to his second H. Allen Jerkens award for the Saratoga meet's top trainer, while jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr. notched his second Angel Cordero, Jr. award for leading jockey as the 40-day meet concluded Monday, Labor Day, at the Spa.
Brian Bohl
Phoenix Thoroughbred III's Dream Tree dueled with Mia Mischief in the stretch before kicking away in the final furlong to stay undefeated in capturing the 71st running of the Grade 2, $250,000 Prioress for 3-year-old fillies on Sunday at Saratoga Race Course.
