NYRA runs thoroughbred racing at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course in New York, contributing over $2 billion a year to the state economy.
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) operates thoroughbred horse racing at New York's three major tracks: Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, Belmont Park in Elmont and Saratoga Race Course in Saratoga Springs. Founded in 1955 and drawing on nearly 150 years of racing lineage, NYRA holds a franchise to run racing at these venues through 2033.
The organisation is a significant presence in the state's sports and entertainment sector. It contributes over $2 billion annually to New York State's economy and generates 17,400 jobs across urban, suburban and rural communities. Belmont Park is currently the subject of a $455 million project to completely reimagine the facility with new buildings and amenities.
NYRA positions itself around advancing the sport with integrity, safety and innovation while preserving tradition. It has been an accredited member of the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Safety & Integrity Alliance since 2009, holding "best practice" ratings in virtually every primary area of assessment. Its venues host live events and spectator experiences aimed at both longtime fans and newcomers, with an emphasis on family-friendly, world-class racing.
