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National Museum of Racing Hosts Celebrating Equine Sanctuary Event

The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame hosts Celebrating Equine Sanctuary: Saratoga's Thoroughbred Aftercare, Saturday, June 18. The free event is presented by the Museum, Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga, Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation and Old Friends at Cabin Creek.

The event will feature numerous activities, including:

Equine residents from Therapeutic Horses of Saratoga and demonstrations
A presentation from the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
Impressions of Saratoga's Maddy Zanetti will be doing a book reading at 11:30 a.m. with Upset the miniature horse, who will be in attendance all day.
Renowned equine artist Greg Montgomery, who has been producing artwork associated with Saratoga's Travers S. since 1986, will discuss the inspirations behind the 2022 poster-the 37th edition in the popular series–and sign copies from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Posters will be available for purchase through the Museum's gift shop for $50 each.
Old Friends at Cabin Creek will be doing a presentation about their mission and organization at 2 p.m.
The Museum's signature film, What It Takes: Journey to the Hall of Fame, will be presented on the half hour every hour.
The New York Thoroughbred Breeders will be on hand with a booth to discuss their mission and organization.
The National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame will be offering a children's activity inside the Museum.
The Saratoga Springs Police Department will be making an appearance with police horse King Tut.
Meet Max the therapy dog
A silent auction to benefit the participating organizations

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Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga Set For Aug. 15-17

Online casino gaming and its relationship with sports betting will be the focus of the upcoming Racing and Gaming Conference at Saratoga (RGCS), which takes place Aug. 15-17 at the Saratoga Hilton.

The session titled Online Casinos: How Will Online Gaming Legalization Across the Nation Play Out in the Next Five Years? will be moderated by Joe Weinert, Executive Vice President, Spectrum Gaming Group. The featured presenters are:

Senator Joe Addabbo Jr., Chairman, Racing, Gaming and Wagering Committee, New York State Senate
Howard Glaser, Global Head of Government Affairs and Legislative Counsel, Light & Wonder
Samuel Gerrity, CEO, Saratoga Casino Hotel
John Pappas, State Advocacy Director, iDEA Growth

RGCS agenda topics also include:

Responsible Gaming: Are Programs and Funding Keeping Pace with Industry Growth?
State Lotteries – Finding Avenues for Growth
Sports Betting: What's Next?
Downstate Casino Expansion
The Rise (or Scourge) of Unregulated Gaming Machines
M&A Investment Trends in Sports Betting and Online Gaming
Gaming Regulation in the Digital Age: Are “Analog” Regulations and Regulators Sufficient to Police the Digital Gaming Market?
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act and the Future of Racing
Horse Racing, NFTs, and the Metaverse
Aftercare for Race Horses: Who Pays?
Fixed Odds and the Future of Horse Betting

The RGCS will also host two networking events–a Welcome Cocktail Party Monday night and an evening of charity gaming at historic Canfield Casino Tuesday evening–as well as an afternoon of racing at Saratoga Race Course Wednesday. The conference is coordinated by Spectrum Gaming Group.

To register, view the RGCS agenda, and reserve a room at the host hotel, visit www.racingandgamingsaratoga.com.

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Wanamaker’s to Host Pre-Saratoga NY-Bred Sale

The New York Thoroughbred Breeders' Inc. is partnering with Wanamaker's to provide a New York-bred horses of racing age sale in advance of the 2022 Saratoga meet.

Horses will sell Wednesday, July 13, the day before the 40-day Saratoga meet begins. Entries for the sale will close July 5 and the catalogue will be released the following day.

The NYTB partnered with Wanamaker's for its annual stallion season auction in January.

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NYRA to Offer New York-Sired Bonus Program

The New York Thoroughbred Breeders, in conjunction with the New York Racing Association, New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association and the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding & Development Fund has introduced a lucrative new purse enhancement for owners of New York Stallion-sired New York-breds competing on the NYRA circuit.

Effective immediately, the 'New York-Sired Bonus' will provide an additional $5,000 to the winning owner of a New York-sired New York-bred who finishes first in all open company and New York-bred restricted maiden special weight, allowance, and allowance optional claiming races. The bonus does not apply to horses entered for a claiming tag.

“This agreement, coupled with the updated residency requirements for mares, ensures the best incentives and opportunities for all who participate in the New York-bred program,” said Najja Thompson, NYTB Executive Director. “As we enter the heart of the racing season, there is no better time to get involved in the New York-bred program.”

The New York-Sired Bonus program is funded through the NYRA Purse Account and will be awarded retroactively for qualifying winners dating back to November 18, 2021. NYRA will begin processing and paying out retroactive awards in the coming weeks. Moving forward, bonus payments will be made in the month following the qualifying win.

“The marketplace for New York-breds is extremely strong, and NYRA is pleased to support initiatives designed to fuel the continued growth of the breeding industry throughout New York,” said Dave O'Rourke, NYRA President & CEO. “Beyond their continued success on the racetrack, the New York-bred program generates jobs and positive economic impact in every corner of the state.”

Designed to further incentivize participation in the growing New York-bred program, the New York-sired bonus will remain in place at all subsequent NYRA race meets. The bonus aligns with the residency rules concerning mares purchased at public auction established by the New York State Thoroughbred Breeding and Development Fund in 2020. For a complete description of the New York-bred program mare residency rules, click here.

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