New York-bred program

After being delayed due to punishing winter weather in January and February, and with continued overnight cold extending into March, turf racing will return Thursday, Apr. 16 at the Big A, NYRA announced Sunday afternoon. The eight-race card has four turf contests slated to go at Aqueduct and will still commence earlier than both 2024 and 2025 despite the two-week delay. A six-furlong maiden sprint on the outer turf for fillies and mares will inaugurate grass racing in Race 4 and sophomore fillies will run a mile maiden special in...

New York Thoroughbred Breeders, Inc. (NYTB) will conduct its annual Stallion Season Auction from Tuesday, Feb. 6 to Thursday, Feb. 8 on Wanamakers.com. The annual auction raises funds that allow the NYTB to carry on its two-fold mission of promoting New York breeding and racing and protecting the welfare of industry stakeholders. The auction has routinely attracted donated seasons from farms in the Empire State and Kentucky, including McMahon of Saratoga Thoroughbreds, Sequel New York, Irish Hill & Dutchess Views Stallions, Rockridge Stud, Lane's End, Darley America, Darby Dan Farm...