February, 2023 | Horse Racing Free Tips

NY Gov. Hochul Includes Belmont Renovation in Budget Proposal

New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has officially announced support for a plan by the New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) to modernize the racing facilities at Belmont Park. The plan has been included as part of the Fiscal Year 2024 Executive Budget Proposal.

“Horse racing in New York State has a champion in Governor Kathy Hochul, who clearly recognizes the important role the sport plays within the New York economy,” said NYRA President and CEO David O'Rourke. “Belmont Park stands at the center of the statewide racing ecosystem, and the project to re-imagine the facility will create jobs, drive tourism to the region, and secure the future of Thoroughbred racing across the state. The time is right to build a new Belmont Park for the benefit of New York State and we look forward to working with our legislative partners to ensure the Governor's proposal is enacted.”

The proposal includes a $455-million, multi-year project with a modern grandstand which includes hospitality offerings and amenities. NYRA is also committed to updating facilities for the backstretch community, including the construction of new housing, as well as utilizing Belmont's 45-acre infield for a variety of community uses.

The project to build a new Belmont Park is expected to generate $1 billion in construction-related economic activity, create 3,700 construction jobs, sustain $155 million in new annual economic impact, and support 740 new full-time jobs.

Belmont Park was last renovated in 1968.

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1/ST Donates $50,000 To Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance During Pegasus World Cup

On Saturday, Jan. 28, 1/ST paid special tribute to a more than decade long partnership with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) following the running of the TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf presented by Pepsi. For the second consecutive year, the race was named in honor of the TAA, and in a presentation following the race, TAA representatives accepted a check for $50,000 from 1/ST.

The TAA accredits, inspects, and awards grants to approved aftercare organizations to retrain, retire, and rehome Thoroughbreds using industry-wide funding. Since 2012, the TAA has granted more than $28.1 million to accredited aftercare organizations and 15,500 Thoroughbreds have been retrained, rehomed, or retired by accredited organizations.

“1/ST RACING & GAMING stands behind the efforts of the TAA and we are proud to make continued contributions to ensure our thoroughbred athletes receive the best care following their racing careers,” said Aidan Butler, Chief Executive Officer, 1/ST Racing & Gaming.

“We are proud of our long history and partnership with 1/ST Racing,” said TAA Operations Consultant, Stacie Clark. “1/ST continues to provide the TAA with a foundation of support through which we can promote the great and vital work done by our accredited organizations. We were thrilled to join our partners here once again at Gulfstream Park to enjoy a fantastic day of racing and to support our industry's deserving horses and the accredited organizations they call home.”

1/ST executives and Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance committee and board members, Nicole Walker, Vice President, The Stronach Group and Aidan Butler, presented the trophy for the TAA Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf to the connections of winning mare Queen Goddess. Following the trophy presentation, Walker and Butler were joined by fellow TAA Board Members, TAA staff, and representatives from TAA-accredited organizations for the $50,000 check presentation.

The TAA also presented Best Turned Out Horse Awards sponsored by Centennial Farms. 2023 marks the fifth consecutive year that Centennial Farm's Don Little, Jr. and son Donald Little have presented the Best Turned Out Horse awards at Pegasus. See the full list of Best Turned Out Horse winners on the TAA website at https://www.thoroughbredaftercare.org/pegasus-world-cup-taa-best-turned-out-awards-sponsored-by-centennial-farms/.

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2022 Ontario Sired Reward Winners Named

Sir For Sure (Sligo Bay {Ire}), a 3-year-old gelding, was the top earning Ontario Sired runner in 2022, earning his connections $25,000 from the Ontario Racing's Thoroughbred Improvement Program, which annually distributes $200,000 to breeders through its Ontario Sired Reward of Excellence Program.

The three highest worldwide earners in four categories, 2-year-old males and females and 3-year-old males and females, will receive $25,000 for first, $15,000 for second, and $10,000 for third. USD and CAD earnings are considered.

Rounding out the male category for leading 2-year-old colt was Phillip My Dear Silent Name (Jpn). Strega (Silent Name {Jpn}) earned top honors as the 3-year-old filly, while Anam Cara (Frac Daddy) led all 2-year-old females.

“We are so appreciative of the Ontario Sired Program,” said Sir For Sure's breeder, Rene Hunderup. “It keeps us in the breeding business, and encourages us to continuously improve our breeding program.”

Click here for a full list of Ontario Sired Reward of Excellence Program recipients.

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1/ST Donates $50,000 to TAA on Pegasus World Cup Day

1/ST celebrated more than decade long partnership with the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) on Pegasus World Cup Day. For the second consecutive year, the Pegasus World Cup Filly & Mare Turf was named in honor of the TAA and in a presentation following the race, TAA representatives accepted a check for $50,000 from 1/ST.

Added TAA Operations Consultant, Stacie Clark, “We are proud of our long history and partnership with 1/ST Racing. 1/ST continues to provide the TAA with a foundation of support through which we can promote the great and vital work done by our accredited organizations. We were thrilled to join our partners here once again at Gulfstream Park to enjoy a fantastic day of racing and to support our industry's deserving horses and the accredited organizations they call home.”

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