First Horses Train on Belmont Park's New Tapeta Surface See Article / Monday, June 29, 2026 0 29 Article rating: No rating The New York Racing Association unveiled the new Tapeta inner track at Belmont Park, which opened to horses June 29 to help usher in a new era for racing and training in the Empire State. Read more
After 132 Years, Racing at Aqueduct Comes to an End See Article / Sunday, June 28, 2026 0 10 Article rating: No rating Aqueduct enjoyed a fitting and emotional farewell as horses traveled around the renowned oval for the last time and the final nine races in the Big A's storied history were contested. Read more
Rice, Franco Get Final Crowns at Aqueduct See Article / Sunday, June 28, 2026 0 11 Article rating: No rating Linda Rice and Manny Franco were the respective leaders of the trainer and jockey standings at the Belmont at the Big A spring/summer meet, completing a sweep of this year's meetings at Aqueduct as the leaders at the winter and spring meets as well. Read more
Deep Flame Cruises to 5 3/4-Length Maxfield Score See Article / Sunday, June 28, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating Juddmonte homebred Deep Flame replicated his dominant maiden-breaking performance at Churchill Downs, effortlessly tracking the early pace before accelerating in the turn and drawing off in the Maxfield Stakes (G3) June 28. Read more
Aqueduct Wraps Amid Long-Lasting Memories See Article / Sunday, June 28, 2026 0 9 Article rating: No rating In his latest On Racing column, Jay Hovdey reflects on his vivid memories of Aqueduct Racetrack as the fabled New York oval closes its doors. Read more