NYRA and Mohegan Sun renew partnership
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and Mohegan Sun today announced a multi-year partnership resulting in the return of Mohegan Sun as an official casino partner of Saratoga Race Course and the presenting sponsor of the Grade 2, $500,000 Jim Dandy at historic Saratoga Race Course.
In addition to their continued sponsorship of the Jim Dandy, the Mohegan Sun brand will be displayed prominently on-track during the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at Saratoga, the July 4th Racing Festival as well as throughout the 40-day summer meet. Mohegan Sun will also be featured within Saratoga Live, NYRA’s flagship television program to air on the FOX Sports family of networks daily throughout the summer meet.
“While many casino and entertainment destinations no longer feature a Race Book, Mohegan Sun is proud to still have a dedicated venue of our own with the latest betting tech and top-notch guest service, “said Brad Bryant, GM of Mohegan Sun FanDuel Sportsbook & Race Book. "That's a big reason why we're so grateful for our partnership with NYRA and to once again and to be a major sponsor for the upcoming $500,000 Jim Dandy presented by Mohegan Sun! Live horse racing consistently features excellent competition and were thrilled to be a part of Belmont at Saratoga on June 7th!"
The Jim Dandy presented by Mohegan Sun, a nine-furlong route for sophomores on Saturday, July 26, is the traditional local prep for the Grade 1, $1.25 million DraftKings Travers slated for August 23 at Saratoga Race Course. The Jim Dandy presented by Mohegan Sun recognizes the horse that scored one of racing's memorable upsets, the defeat of Triple Crown winner Gallant Fox in the 1930 Travers at odds of 100-1. The 1930 Travers was one of just seven career victories from 141 starts for Jim Dandy, who also won the 1929 Grand Union Hotel Stakes at the Spa.
The 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will be conducted from Wednesday, June 4 to Sunday, June 8. Highlighted by the 157th running of the Grade 1, $2 million Belmont Stakes presented by NYRA Bets on Saturday, June 7, the Festival will offer five days of world-class racing and entertainment.
In addition to the 2025 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, Saratoga will host a special July 4th Racing Festival from Thursday, July 3 through Sunday, July 6. Typically held at Belmont Park, the 2025 July 4th Racing Festival will serve as a prelude to the traditional summer meet and conclude the Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet.
The 40-day summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course will open on Thursday, July 10 and continue through Labor Day, September 1. Following the four-day opening weekend, live racing will be conducted Wednesday-Sunday with the exception of closing week, which will conclude on Monday, September 1.
About the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA)
NYRA is a not-for-profit corporation franchised by New York State to conduct thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course. NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State’s horse racing economy, which is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual statewide economic impact.
NYRA is the parent company of NYRA Bets, LLC, the national advanced deposit wagering platform launched in 2016 and currently available to customers in 36 states. NYRA Bets provides bettors the opportunity to wager on tracks worldwide from anywhere at any time.
The NYRA Bets app is available for download on iOS and Android at NYRABets.com.
About Mohegan Sun
Owned by Mohegan, Mohegan Sun is one of the largest, most spectacular entertainment, gaming, dining and shopping destinations in the United States. Situated on 185 acres along the Thames River in scenic Southeastern Connecticut, Mohegan Sun is home to two unique casinos, 1,600 deluxe hotel rooms, two world-class spas, two distinct convention centers, an expo center, a golf course, over 70 shops, restaurants and bars as well as three award-winning entertainment venues including a 10,000-seat Arena. Mohegan Sun is within easy access of New York, Boston, Hartford and Providence and located 15 minutes from the museums, antique shops and waterfront of Mystic Country.
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