The "Border Oval," continues to survive, hopes to thriveIt was a popular song back in the 1970s, a simpler time, and for Fort Erie Race Track, a grander time. The track that sits right over the Peace Bridge from Buffalo,...
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No Excuse for Pletcher at the Preakness
The top trainer doesn't like to send horses to PimlicoToday is the second jewel of horse racing's Triple Crown when the Preakness Stakes is contested at Pimlico Race Course in Baltimore. A solid field of eight will enter the gate...
Venerable Finger Lakes Off and Running
When we think of New York racing, Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga roll off the tongue with ease. But, there is fourth thoroughbred track in the Empire State, in Western New York called Finger Lakes. And, contrary to what many think,...
Once Again, Kentucky Derby Unites the Nation
Horse racing may have seen its best days, but one thing becomes clearer and clearer each year, and that is that Americans love the Kentucky Derby. The 2015 edition generated a 10.8 TV rating and 24 share and was attended...
The Holidays are Here for Horse Racing
For youngsters, Christmas may be the most wonderful time of the year, but in the sport of Horse Racing, the most wonderful time of the year is now. The next five weeks not only is a time for fans of...
Entering the Home Stretch
Final prep races Saturday then it's on to LouisvilleThe Kentucky Derby is finally in the sights of many as March turned to April. The 100 point races have begun and after Easter, the field for the Running of the Roses...
NYRA Needs to Toughen Up
It has been a long winter for everyone. Every night, the nightly news features snow storms, sliding cars and people who have had enough of the long and arctic conditions. Included in the group has to be NYRA, which continues...
Tough Winter for Aqueduct
The first Saturday in February has come and gone, and believe it or not, the Kentucky Derby is just three months away. Now, let's not lose touch of reality; if you live in the Northeast, the winter has been long,...
Eclipse Award Fun, But That’s All
The word is out and the postings have begun. The racing year begins in January and follows a smooth procession for 12 months. The prep races, the Triple Crown, the summers at Saratoga, Del Mar, the fall buildup to the...
Aqueduct Has Its Day
Like most states, New York divides its racing season into segments, spreading it to its three race tracks: Belmont, Saratoga and Aqueduct. And, it's the forgotten track, Aqueduct, that is the most used of the three. With it's winterized...