NYRA Press Office

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) mourns the loss of trainer Chuck Simon, who turned a well-traveled career assisting Hall of Fame legends H. Allen Jerkens, D. Wayne Lukas and Nick Zito and later running his own stable into a more recent role as one of the racing’s most knowledgeable and passionate advocates.

Mary Eddy

Four-time Eclipse Award-winning and perennial leading New York trainer Chad Brown claimed the training title at the 2024 Saratoga Race Course meet when posting 45 wins at the 39-day meeting that ran from July 11 through September 2.

Christian Abdo

Flanagan Racing’s late-running debut-winner Chancer McPatrick closed impressively once again to win Closing Day Monday’s Grade 1, $300,000 Hopeful, a seven-furlong sprint for juveniles, at Saratoga Race Course.

McKenna, Bardack

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) today announced that the 2024 summer meet at historic Saratoga Race Course generated more than $800 million in all-sources wagering handle and exceeded 1 million in paid attendance.

Mary Eddy

Reeves Thoroughbred Racing’s Big Invasion flew home late under a well-timed ride by jockey Dylan Davis to win Monday’s Listed $150,000 Harvey Pack, a 5 1/2-furlong Mellon turf sprint for older horses, at Saratoga Race Course.

Christian Abdo

Godolphin’s Kentucky homebred Highland Falls put away the favored Arthur’s Ride to earn his first top-level victory in Sunday’s Grade 1, $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup, a 1 1/4-mile test for 3-year-olds and up, at Saratoga Race Course.