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NYRA, NYTHA, NYTB Launch Video Series

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has joined with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) and the New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) to highlight the economic impact created by Thoroughbred racing in New York. The first piece of this effort is a video released on Thursday.

“Thoroughbred racing in New York state is responsible for 19,000 jobs and more than $3 billion in annual economic impact,” said NYRA’s Sr. Director of Communications, Patrick McKenna. “It is a sport that is deeply intertwined with our state’s history, and a source of entertainment for the more than one million fans who ordinarily attend the races at iconic venues like Saratoga Race Course, Belmont Park and Aqueduct Racetrack.

“Beyond those numbers, the sport drives a broad industry that provides New Yorkers in every county of the state with economic opportunity. The men and women who form the backbone of the racing community–backstretch workers, security guards, union electricians and so many others–have built careers that sustain families and provide a path to a bright future for the next generation.

“[The videos] highlight just a few of these stories. We hope that you have the opportunity to watch the video and to share it with your friends and colleagues. Together, we are New York horse racing.”

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NYJICF Maintains Lower Workers’ Comp Costs

The New York Jockey Injury Compensation Fund (NYJICF) continues its high-deductible workers’ compensation insurance plan in 2021 enabling New York’s horsemen to better control their costs.

“The NYJICF is building upon the incredible progress the New York racing community has made on workers’ compensation in the past three years”, NYJICF and New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) President Joe Appelbaum said. The NYJICF was able to secure a 15% premium reduction for 2020 to help offset the weeks of racing lost to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Essentially, the program benefits remain the same for 2021″

The base premium charge will remain at $1,000 for NYRA-based horsemen.
The fees for the first 12 stalls will be free for all trainers for the entire year.
Trainers will continue to receive a $300 per start credit for every off-the-board start at Aqueduct from January through March.

According to the NYJICF, the plan has lowered the cost for jockeys and exercise riders by $4,000 per trainer and $500 per owner in the past two years. In addition, premiums for grooms and hotwalkers have been reduced by 36%.

NYTHA also teamed with the New York Racing Association to approve the use of $2.25 million from the purse cushion as collateral for the high-deductible plan. Provisions in the state budget allow for funds to be used to pay for workers’ compensation for exercise riders and jockeys in New York.

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Joe Appelbaum Re-Elected President Of New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association

The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association today announced the results of its 2020 election for President and Board of Directors. Joe Appelbaum was re-elected to his second term as president.

Incumbent Owner/Directors Tina Bond, Rob Masiello and Aron Yagoda were re-elected as well, with Jon Green and Dan Collins filling the two additional Owner/Director spots. Incumbent Trainer/Directors Leah Gyarmati, John Kimmel, Linda Rice and Richard Schosberg will be joined by Pat Kelly, who most recently served as an alternate to the Board.

“Thank you to all of New York's owners and trainers who took the time to participate in our Election,” Appelbaum said. “Now, more than ever, it is important to make your voice heard. We welcome Jon Green and Dan Collins to the team, and look forward to working on your behalf to promote and protect your interests, the backstretch community, the horses and Thoroughbred industry that is so vital to our state.”

The new NYTHA Board will take office effective Dec. 14, 2020.

NYTHA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

President: Joe Appelbaum

OWNER/DIRECTOR

Tina Marie Bond

Daniel Collins

Jonathan Green

Robert Masiello

Aron S. Yagoda

TRAINER/TRAINER-OWNER/DIRECTOR

Leah Gyarmati

Patrick J. Kelly

John Kimmel, V.M.D.

Linda Rice

Richard E. Schosberg

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‘Unusual Times Call For Creative Solutions’: NYRA Goes Virtual To Support Toys For Tots

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) is proud to announce that it will continue its longtime support of the annual Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots Foundation, which is being conducted virtually this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

NYRA encourages fans to donate at https://www.toysfortots.org/donate/ during the upcoming virtual weekend of giving on Friday, Dec. 4; Cigar Mile Day on Saturday, Dec. 5; and on Sunday, Dec. 6. Members of the Marine Corps Reserve will use the funds to collect and distribute new and unwrapped toys for children and families during the holidays.

In contrast to previous years when NYRA and the Marine Corps Reserve set up donation boxes around Aqueduct Racetrack to collect toys, cash contributions, and checks for Toys for Tots, fans are asked to make donations online – via credit card with a secure one-step process; or by selecting and donating toys via the organization's virtual toy box. This process also allows donations both this weekend and throughout the year.

“Unusual times call for creative solutions and by giving virtually, fans can continue the tradition of working with the Marine Corps Reserve to make sure children throughout New York City and across Long Island receive toys for the holidays,” said Vanessa Rodriguez Payne, NYRA Community Relations Manager. “New York racing fans and our employees have generously supported Toys for Tots for years, and we're pleased to encourage that giving spirit again in 2020.”

As part of its support of the Toys for Tots Foundation, NYRA is making a financial contribution to the organization. Toys for Tots is also supported by generous contributions from the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) and thoroughbred owner Harold Lerner.

“NYTHA is proud to one again support the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots Foundation and the outstanding work they do in bringing joy to children,” said NYTHA President Joe Appelbaum. “Our horsemen are a vital part of our local communities, and we strongly believe it is our responsibility to support our friends and neighbors during the holidays, and all year round.”

Lerner cited the age-old mission of making the holidays extra special for children as his reason for supporting Toys for Toys, now in its 73rd year of giving.

“There has never been a more important time than now to lend a helping hand to our fellow New Yorkers,” he said. “I hope these acts of kindness will inspire the children receiving gifts to go on to do great things, knowing that there is a community that cares about them.”

Though New York state currently requires all racetracks to operate without spectators in attendance to combat the spread of COVID-19, the employees, horsemen and jockeys at Aqueduct will be able to leave donations of new and unwrapped toys for Toys for Tots this weekend in a bin outside the Jockey Room. Checks made out to the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation can be mailed to: U.S. Marine Corps; Attention: GySgt, John Sardine; 605 Stewart Avenue; Garden City, NY 11530.

Live racing resumes Thursday at Aqueduct with a nine-race card. First post is 12:20 p.m. Eastern.

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