[SBR Tony]

The beginning of the Belmont Spring/Summer meet has been delayed. Stay tuned for more information via email or follow us on social media.

Arkansas derby @ Oakland Park

[SBR Tony]

2020 Arkansas Derby odds


Division 1
Charlatan (1-1)
Gouverneur Morris (9-2)
Anneau d'Or (6-1)
Shooters Shoot (8-1)
Basin (8-1)
Winning Impression (15-1)
My Friends Beer (20-1)
Wrecking Crew (20-1)
Crypto Cash (20-1)
Mo Mosa (30-1)
Jungle Runner (30-1)


Division 2
Nadal (5-2)
King Guillermo (3-1)
Wells Bayou (7-2)
Storm the Court (6-1)
Silver Prospector (10-1)
Fast Enough (12-1)
Farmington Road (12-1)
Finnick the Fierce (15-1)
Taishan (15-1)
Saratogian (50-1)
Code Runner (50-1)

[jjgold]

we are at least getting slow good news

Lets get nba back in camp

[mcaulay777]

Read today that Lone Star barn open May 4 a couple of weeks to get ready then no fans.Little Ruidoso in New Mexico will open on time with no fans.I thought for sure Oaklawn would ask to extend the meet but they look like there done this weekend.

[big joe 1212]

Ship NYRA horses to Saratoga and lets go!

[stevenash]

Lets get nba back in camp

Not going to happen.

[jjgold]

When you start thinking about it it’s really silly, states are acting like it’s the plague and it’s not even close

[SBR Tony]

Ship NYRA horses to Saratoga and lets go!

I wonder how it is up there, like if there are any cases, etc.

[big joe 1212]

I wonder how it is up there, like if there are any cases, etc.

Not nearly what it is in NYC.

Ship the horses, trainers, and jockeys, keep them quarantined and you'll have racing through the summer

[dark star]

Ship NYRA horses to Saratoga and lets go!

Thats the ticket...especially with there being no school.

[blackbart]

Statement from The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) re: 2020 spring and summer meets

by NYRA Press Office

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“NYRA joins the entire racing community in applauding Governor Cuomo’s steady leadership throughout this unprecedented public health crisis. We recognize that decisions about large scale events are rightly left to our elected leaders and public health officials. At the same time, horseracing is in a unique position as a sport that can be safely staged without attendees. Earlier this week, Governor Cuomo encouraged sports entities to consider how they could operate without fans in attendance that would be economically viable while providing much needed entertainment. By closing to spectators and reducing employees and support staff to only those who are required under the rules of racing, the running of races would support the small businesses and hourly workers who form the backbone of the sport. NYRA held races at Aqueduct Racetrack safely and securely under these conditions through March 15. Our experience during this period of time, as well as our ability to continue the training operation at Belmont Park throughout the pandemic, informs the strict safety protocols that we currently have in place at Belmont Park and would seek to implement at Saratoga Race Course.
As such, NYRA is seeking to resume live racing at Belmont Park in the absence of fans and we have prepared operating plans that follow the same model for Saratoga. These plans prioritize the health and safety of employees, horsemen and the backstretch community and include a broad array of risk mitigation strategies developed according to the most updated heath guidance. By closing to the public, layering additional health and safety protocols to our ongoing practices, and reducing the number of employees on-property, NYRA is in a position to provide a small sense of normalcy for fans across the country who can watch on television and online. At the same time, this model will enable NYRA to preserve its ability to serve as the cornerstone of an industry that generates more than 19,000 jobs in New York and $3 billion in annual economic impact.
This is a delicate balance, and one that must always prioritize health and safety. NYRA has experience finding that balance and we are committed to taking every step possible to keep our communities safe while providing entertainment and contributing to the New York economy as we collectively begin the return to a new normal.

[Louisvillekid1]

https://www.horseracingnation.com/ne...osed_doors_123

[blackbart]

Not nearly what it is in NYC.

Ship the horses, trainers, and jockeys, keep them quarantined and you'll have racing through the summer

village of Saratoga with an influx of 1000+ NYC residents,, and for what no fans either way

[big joe 1212]

village of Saratoga with an influx of 1000+ NYC residents,, and for what no fans either way

Which NY track was the last one to shut down? That’s right, Saratoga Harness.

Much safer in upstate NY and better chance at keeping the virus in check in Saratoga compared to NYC.

NYRA is coming to Saratoga anyways so why not just do it now rather than wait?

NYRA still hoping to have fans at Saratoga. They are coming up with a plan. However, we all know it will probably be done without fans.

Id rather watch horses run at Saratoga, even if it’s just on TV. Most racing fans would agree.

[Louisvillekid1]

The tracks have been doing excellent job

it’s a rare time for this sport to capitalize safely

[jjgold]

Cuomo said they didn’t even make a decision yet about Saratoga this summer that’s a joke that should just be a given to run

lol August
Cuomo a 10 time loser