Key 2009 NYRA Dates
Sunday, January 4, 2009
By NYRA Press Office

New Year’s Day marked the Opening Day of the New York Racing Association’s 2009 schedule. The first day of Aqueduct’s winter meet already has racing fans looking ahead – 14,536 shook off any New Year’s Eve woes last Thursday to get their 2009 NYRA calendars – to warmer temperatures and faster horses ... more
Justwhistledixie Whistles in Ruthless
Sunday, January 4, 2009
By Francis LaBelle Jr.

Justwhistledixie
 Justwhistledixie, the most accomplished of the field Sunday, proved to be a deserving favorite as she scored a 3 ½-length victory over Gnome’s Delight in the 32nd running of the $70,795 Ruthless Stakes for three-year-old fillies at six furlongs. Owned by West Point Thoroughbreds and Lakland Farm, the Dixie Union filly overtook longshot Indian Rush ... more
Haynesfield makes it Three Straight in Count Fleet
Saturday, January 3, 2009
By Francis LaBelle Jr.

Haynesfield
 It’s still a long way to the first Saturday in May, but Turtle Bird Stable’s Haynesfield is at least heading in the right direction. The Speightstown colt picked up his third consecutive victory Saturday afternoon, warding off a stiff mid-stretch ... more
New York State Racing Board Mandates New Ticket Cashing Policy
Thursday, January 1, 2009
By John Lee

Effective January 1, 2009, the New York State Racing and Wagering Board (NYSRWB) has implemented a new rule concerning any winning pari-mutuel ticket purchased at a New York pari-mutuel facility that is not cashed within ten days and has a cash value of $300 or more. Under the new NYSRWB mandate, such a ticket... more
‘Belle’ Rings in New Year Right for Albertrani
Thursday, January 1, 2009
By Francis LaBelle Jr.

Zada Belle
 Like a lot of us, trainer Tom Albertrani is not exactly upset that 2008 is over. Recent weeks have been especially harsh on Albertrani, who was winless with his first dozen starters to open Aqueduct’s inner track and close out the year. But 2009 is here and Albertrani ... more
Delosvientos Rings Out 2008 with Gallant Fox Victory
Wednesday, December 31, 2008
By Jenny Kellner

Delosvientos
When longshot Lord Kipling ranged up near favored Delosvientos on the far turn of Wednesday’s $84,050, 1 5/8th mile Gallant Fox Handicap, owner and trainer Giuseppe Iadisernia was not in the least worried. For almost 11 furlongs, the five-year-old gelding had been cruising... more
Curlin Took Center Stage All Summer Long in New York
Sunday, December 28, 2008
By Jason Blewitt

Curlin
 Picking New York's top racing moments in 2008 isn't easy. But after ciphering through the chart books and clicking on dozens of Internet race replays, one thing is clear: Curlin stole the show. He also ran himself into the record books in late September while becoming one of the great contemporary legends of both Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course ... more
Clear Victory in Alex M. Robb
Sunday, December 28, 2008
By NYRA Communications

R Clear Victory
 The outside post proved no obstacle for R Clear Victory as he led ten rivals to the wire in Sunday’s 30th renewal of the Alex M. Robb Stakes, a 1 1/16ths mile handicap for New York breds, 3 and up, chasing $85,100 in purse money. That’srightofficer went off as the favorite, though little would go right for the Richard Schosberg trainee ... more
Fabulous Strike Shows New Dimension in Gravesend Victory
Saturday, December 27, 2008
By Jenny Kellner

Fabulous Strike
 Trainer Todd Beattie had always thought Fabulous Strike was capable of rating behind horses. But having consistently drawn inside, the five-year-old son of Smart Strike just never got the opportunity and scored most of his victories on the lead. n a foggy Saturday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, Fabulous Strike ... more
NYRA 2009 Stakes Sked Features Purse Bump to 13 Grade 1 Races
Saturday, December 13, 2008
By NYRA Press Office

The New York Racing Association, host to the greatest number of Grade 1 Thoroughbred races in North America, will raise the purses on 13 of them offered at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course in 2009. The hikes are part of the 2009 NYRA Stakes Schedule, which was approved by NYRA’s Board ... more
Racing to Support Jamaica Hospital
Saturday, December 13, 2008
By John Lee

After Saturday’s second race at Aqueduct, New York Racing Association officials presented a $4,000 check to representatives of Jamaica Hospital, the community beneficiary of the proceeds of last weekend’s “Stocking Stuffer” promotion ... more
Borrowing Base Scores First Stakes Win in Ladies 'Cap
Sunday, December 14, 2008
By NYRA Press Office

Borrowing Base
 In the middle of December, a mile and one quarter might not be the most popular distance for fillies and mares. But Sunday afternoon at Aqueduct Racetrack, it suited Borrowing Base just fine. The five-year-old New York-bred daughter of Personal Flag scored the first stakes victory of her career in the 137th running of the $82,100 Ladies Handicap ... more
Researcher Finds Queens County Formula
Saturday, December 13, 2008
By John Lee

Researcher
 Coming off stakes win at Charles Town and Mountaineer, Researcher went off as third choice in the field of five assembled for today’s 103rd running of the $108,400 Queens County Handicap (G3) at Aqueduct. While longshots Brilliant Sun and Temporary Saint made the early pace, Researcher loped along easily in third ... more
Anna House Holiday Event Lights Up the Backstretch
Thursday, December 11, 2008
By Jenny Kellner

On Saturday, December 13, the Anna House child-care center at Belmont Park will open its doors at 5 a.m., just as it does the other 364 days of the year. But by early afternoon, the 7,500 square foot building will once again be transformed into a one-of-a-kind mini-mall for the sons and daughters of the backstretch workers so they can do their holiday shopping – for free ... more






   
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