The horse racing world like all other areas of society continues to make changes in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and public health crisis. Most racetracks currently operating are doing so without spectators, and have instituted strict safety screening protocols for essential employees who are already on the grounds to provide daily care for horses.
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NYRA Helps Fans Throw Ultimate Belmont Stakes Party
The New York Racing Association (NYRA) invites fans to celebrate next Saturday’s 152nd running of the $1 million Belmont Stakes from wherever they are and however they want, with an assortment of downloadable content.
American Pharoah’s ‘Grand Slam’ Breeders’ Cup Run Highlights Saturday Special on NBC
With the 2020 Breeders’ Cup World Championships returning Nov. 6-7 to Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Ky., NBC Sports presents a special show on NBC at 4 p.m. ET this Saturday, June 13 headlined by the final race of American Pharoah’s career.
Kentucky Downs Six-Day Meet to Feature 16 Stakes, $12 million in Purses
With the addition of a sixth day of racing, the Kentucky Downs meet in September will offer about $12 million in purses, including 16 stakes —surpassing its stakes schedule from last year when it ran 14 stakes worth approximately $7.4 million in eligible purse money. Non-stakes purses will be reduced in the wake of the COVID-19 shutdown but remain the highest in North America, the track said in a release.
