NY Thoroughbred Horseman's Association (NYTHA)

A proposed budget released on Wednesday by New York Gov. Kathy Hochul included an item that would allow the state to issue bonds that would be used to fund the complete renovation of Belmont Park. The inclusion of the bond issue is a major breakthrough for the New York Racing Association, which has said that […]

On New Year’s Eve, 2022, Fight On Lucy loaded onto a van at Belmont Park and headed north, leaving her racetrack career behind her. It was a moment to celebrate. At the end of a very busy month and a near-record year, TAKE THE LEAD was hitting a remarkable milestone of 1,000 horses retired through […]

University of California Davis released new research in the journal Scientific Reports exploring the relationship between training and bone health in racehorses in the US. The study reports that high-speed and intensity exercise may be associated with more damage and reduced robustness in injured lower leg bones in racehorses. Among the findings, UC Davis’s Sarah […]

As a jockey, Francisco Barrera disciplined himself to laser-focus on the next race – “looking at what was just ahead of me,” as he put it, “and taking it one step at a time in order to do my best.” Now, with race riding in his past and based at Belmont Park, Barrera takes a […]

Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher and his wife, Tracy, will be honored by the New York Race Track Chaplaincy for their generous and continued support of the New York backstretch, the NYRTC announced this week. A ceremony will take place Aug. 16 at Saratoga National Golf Club in Saratoga at the 16th annual NYRTC […]

The notice began appearing on the overnight in early January. “By order of the stewards. Pursuant to NYSGC RULE 4033.8. Effective February 1st, only equipment specifically approved by the stewards shall be worn or carried by a jockey or a horse in a race. No equipment change (including shoes) will be allowed once the overnight […]

Retirement day arrives for Twisted Tom Sunday, February 6th, 2022 Twisted Tom clinches NY-bred championship with victory in 2017 Empire Classic Handicap at Belmont Park. NYRA Photo. By Tom Law Twisted Tom came close to his 10th victory in Saturday’s fifth race at Aqueduct, losing in the 1-mile race run over a muddy track by […]

Kathleen Locke NYTHA Membership Services Coordinator Friday, February 4, 2022 NYTHA Members – Please see below for today’s NYRA Press Release regarding the announcement of the stakes schedule for the 44-day Belmont spring/summer meet. Regards, Kathy Friday, February 4, 2022 NYRA announces stakes schedule for 44-day Belmont spring/summer meet  12 Grade 1s and seven races […]

Additional H-2B Visas Soon to be Available for Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Washington, D.C., January 28, 2022 – The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) have agreed to offer 20,000 additional H-2B visas to employers for positions starting on or before March 31, 2022. These visas are used […]

Kathleen Locke NYTHA Membership Services Coordinator Thursday, January 27, 2022 NYTHA Members – Please see below for today’s NYRA Press Release announcing the appointment of Frank G. Gabriel, Jr. as Senior Vice President, Racing Operations. NYTHA is pleased to welcome Frank Gabriel back to NYRA and we look forward to working with him in his […]