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NY Thoroughbred Horseman's Association (NYTHA)

NY Thoroughbred Horseman's Association

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association is committed to representing the interests of owners and trainers at the New York Racing Association tracks. NYTHA recognizes that its constituents are the lifeblood of the racing industry in New York and focuses its efforts on doing what is best for New York horsemen.

NYTHA Invites Owners and Trainers to Find Great Opportunities In New York This Fall and Winter!

Key Highlights of the Aqueduct Racing Program:

  • Purses will be kept at the same super-sized levels as last year!
    • Maiden Special Weight goes for $80,000, Open $20k Claimer goes for $44,000. Click on the image below to see the full Purse Schedule.
  • Racing 4 days a week, and 3 days a week in March!
    • Click on the images below to see the full 2021 and 2022 Racing Calendars* and Fall and Winter Stakes Schedule.
  • Aqueduct re-opens to vaccinated fans!
    • The Big A will welcome vaccinated fans back when the Meet opens on Thursday, November 11.
    • See our email – available HERE – for more information about the Key to NYC Program and mandatory proof-of-vaccinations.
  • It Pays to Stable at Belmont Park!
    • No charge on the first 12 stalls for Jockey/Exercise Rider Worker’s Compensation ($1.60 per day per stall).
    • Per Start Bonus of $300* – 4th or worse to a trainer’s escrow account to help pay Jockey/Exercise Rider Worker’s Compensation (*available during Aqueduct winter meet only).
    • Free shuttle for horses and staff from Belmont to Aqueduct
    • Free lunch courtesy of NYTHA for employees working at Aqueduct on race day.
    • Renovated dorms.
    • Onsite medical care for Backstretch Community provided by the newly reopened BEST Healthcare Center, overseen by Northwell Health, at Belmont Park.
    • Dental and Eye Care Programs for Backstretch Employees, sponsored and coordinated by NYTHA.
    • Additional Community Health, Wellness and Benevolence are provided by the Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST).
    • Onsite Chaplaincy – RTCA-NY.
    • Onsite, affordable Childcare – BCCA.

2021-22 Aqueduct Purse Schedule
Click image below to download full printable pdf


2021 Aqueduct Fall Meet Post Time Schedule

Please click on the image below to access the file.

 

2021-22 Fall and Winter Stakes Schedule
Click image below to download full printable pdf

 

2021 Aqueduct Fall Condition Book 1
Please click on the image below to access the file.

 

2021 and 2022 Full NYRA Racing Calendars*
Click images below to download full printable pdfs
*Racing dates subject to change

 

 


Need Help Getting Started?

Whether you are an owner or a trainer, NYTHA’s Membership Service Coordinator Kathy Locke will be happy to provide guidance and information on all areas of participation in New York racing. Cell:  516-309-2334 or Email: klocke@nytha.com

Other Helpful Resources

NYRA Racing Office: Keith Doleshel, Aqueduct’s Racing Secretary and the NYRA Racing Office staff are available to assist you with stall applications and answer all your racing-related questions.

Racing Office Tel#: 800-221-6266 (Inside NY) or 800-221-6267 (Outside NY).

Email: kdoleshel@nyrainc.com

NYRA Horsemen’s Relations: Alysse Jacobs, NYRA’s Horsemen’s Relations department leader and her team will be happy to assist you with admission, parking, seating and hospitality inquiries.

Alysse’s Office Tel#: 718-659-2206

Email: ajacobs@nyrainc.com

NYTHA

P.O. Box 170070
Jamaica, NY 11417
Email: info@nytha.com

Aqueduct:
Tel 718.848.5045
Fax 718.848.9269

Belmont Park:
Tel 516.488.2337
Fax 516.488.1698

Saratoga:
Tel 516.309.2334

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