NY Thoroughbred Horseman's Association (NYTHA)

Temporary Closure of the BEST Belmont Clinic Please be advised that the Belmont Clinic will be temporarily closed effective Monday, October 26. There will be no change or gap in services provided, as in the interim the Elmont Health Center (BEST Affiliate) adjacent to Gate 5 is available to service the medical needs of the […]

by Pat McKenna Purse increases to take effect across fall, winter and spring Aqueduct meets The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced the race dates and stakes schedule for the 2020-21 winter and spring meets at Aqueduct Racetrack. In addition, NYRA announces that the purse increases now in effect across a number of […]

Wednesday, October 14, 2020 NYRA to institute purse increases beginning October 18 at Belmont Park ELMONT, N.Y. – The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that purse increases will take effect across a number of conditions beginning Sunday, October 18 and continuing through the remainder of the Belmont Park fall meet. Notable among […]

October 10, 2020 To our members, The NYTHA Board of Directors is proud to present our 2020 Annual Report. The report showcases our ongoing programs supporting the backstretch workers, trainers, owners and our equine athletes. The challenges we faced the past 12 months have been unprecedented. This report will only scratch the surface in describing […]

Contact: Kathy Locke                                           FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE NYTHA Membership Services Coordinator                                         Oct. 8, 2020 (516) 309-2334 klocke@nytha.com […]

Will Alempijevic                                                                                  October 1, 2020 NYTHA Executive Director Member’s Resource – New York’s New Sick Leave […]

Contact: Andy Belfiore TAKE2 Executive Director Sept. 28, 2020 FAIRY TALE ENDING TO $20,000 TAKE2 HUNTER/JUMPER FINALS 31 Thoroughbreds from 14 States Compete for Year-End Honors Satins Angel is the hero of a cautionary tale. She fell through the cracks after leaving the racetrack, but overcame the odds with the help of owner/rider Alexa Lee […]

NYRA Announces Jockey Protocols for Belmont Park Fall Meet by Pat McKenna he New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced COVID-19 health and safety protocols for jockeys during the 27-day Belmont Park fall meet, which will open on Friday, September 18 and run through Sunday, November 1. The Belmont Park fall meet will be […]

New York Casinos Scheduled to Reopen Sept. 9 Casinos critical for generating purse money for New York racing. By Tom Precious Casinos in New York state, a major source of purse money for the horse racing industry, will be allowed to reopen next week for the first time since mid-March when COVID-19 accelerated its spread across […]

A summer like no other at Saratoga NYRA Bets gift cards a hit, Tiz the Law ice cream to debut Eric Anderson Aug. 29, 2020 SARATOGA SPRINGS — Some of the finest thoroughbreds have raced around the Saratoga Race Course this summer, mainly under warm, sunny skies, but in front of largely empty stands. Thanks […]

BEST PARTNERS WITH NENY-COSH TO REEMPHASIZE PROPER USE OF PPE   The Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST) will team up with the Northeast New York Coalition for Occupational Safety and Health (NENY-COSH) on Aug. 24-25 to provide one-on-one demonstrations on the proper use of personal protective equipment to the essential workers of the backstretch at […]

NYTHA Members – Please see below for the NYRA Press Release regarding the race dates and stakes schedule for the 2020 Aqueduct fall meet.   Thursday, August 20, 2020 NYRA Announces Race Dates and Stakes Schedule for 2020 Aqueduct Fall Meet Cigar Mile Day on December 5 includes four graded stakes worth $650K OZONE PARK, N.Y. – The […]