The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) and FOX Sports, a unit of Fox Corporation, recently announced a landmark wagering and media rights agreement. Not only does this agreement extend FOX Sports’ NYRA television rights package, but it establishes FOX Sports as the official wagering partner of NYRA Bets, LLC. FOX Sports Becomes the...
The countdown is on to the start of the 2021 summer meet at Saratoga Race Course! The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has recently announced major race dates for Saratoga’s upcoming season of live thoroughbred horse racing. Mark Your Calendar for Opening Weekend In a press release, NYRA revealed that the 40-day summer...
Opening Weekend at Saratoga Race Course will run from Thursday, July 16 – Sunday, July 19, and under current New York State guidelines, spectators will not be allowed to attend. However, following updated guidance issued by the New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC), starting Friday, July 17, a limited number of licensed horse owners...
The Belmont Stakes, traditionally run on the first or second Saturday in June, will take place on June 20 this year and that won’t be the only change, according to NYRA’s recent announcement. A Historic First for the Belmont Stakes The 152nd renewal of the Grade 1, $1 million Belmont Stakes will take place...
The ongoing public health crisis has created a lot of uncertainty for everyone, and as a result, the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced they are delaying the opening of the Oklahoma Training Track and stabling area at Saratoga Race Course. What Is NYRA’s Plan for the Training Track? Located across the street...
Heading to the Saratoga Race Course for the 150th running of the Grade 1, $1.25 million Runhappy Travers? Read on to plan your day, check out the lineup of events, and see who’s competing in the Travers Stakes. Know Before You Go If you want to purchase your Travers Day tickets ahead of time,...
Each year the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame chooses worthwhile contributors to the race course industry to induct into the Hall of Fame. Check out the impressive list below, and then plan to attend the induction ceremony on August 2nd, where legendary racecaller Tom Durkin will serve as master of ceremonies....
The reserved table lottery for Fourstardave Sports Bar and Miller Lite Picnic Paddock for Travers Day at the track are happening now through April 12th. Here’s how you can enter, and the other way to secure seats if you’re not chosen from the lottery. Reserved Table Lottery Half of the reserved table seating at...
Have you heard about the 1863 Club at Saratoga Race Course? This is the racetrack’s newest hospitality and event facility featuring three unique floors, and it will debut during the 2019 summer racing season. If you’d like to experience the races from this new building, then be prepared! On Thursday, March 21, the New...
NYRA has announced when the general public can purchase full-season ticket plans for the 2019 meet at the Saratoga Race Course! Read on to get the details on the tickets and season highlights to look forward to. Get Your Tickets & Enjoy the Perks Full season ticket plans for the 2019 meet go on...