New York has a long and prestigious reputation in the sport of horse racing. There are many tracks, both Thoroughbred and harness, in the Empire State. The state boasts many farms of myriad breeds, and historic, world-renowned tracks.

The first formal horse race in North America took place at Salisbury on Long Island, in 1665 – not far from the site of Roosevelt Field, a sentimental favorite harness track in the 1940s – 1988. The first track was named Newmarket, no doubt influenced by the British, as Newmarket was the home of British racing.

In 2005, Belmont Park celebrated the 340th anniversary of that first race meet with a ceremony during Belmont’s Breeders’ Cup weekend. English equestrians and their horses, adorned in gear and tack from the mid-17th Century, paraded onto the track, holding ceremonial flags.

Many tracks in the State are being renovated; even the world-renowned Saratoga Race Course has created new dining and seating options to accommodate the sport’s growing fanbase.

To many, horse racing is synonymous with betting, and the New York State Gaming Commission oversees all gaming in the State. The Commission has authority over all racing to assure that they adhere to the letters of the law. As online betting is becoming the new trend across most American states, horse races will be included within the new options available for sports betting in New York.

The Gaming Commission requires all facilities to maintain the highest standards, to assure that horses living and working on their tracks are well cared-for. Racetracks in New York have some of the nation’s most advanced facilities: horses here get the best care before, during and after events.

This list of noted tracks are highly-recommend and if you love horse racing and visit New York - do check them out!

1. Aqueduct Racetrack

Aqueduct Racetrack is an historic Thoroughbred track in New York, built in 1894. (Saratoga Race Course is the oldest, opened in 1864.) The New York Racing Association’s offices are at Aqueduct, in the Ozone Park/Jamaica neighborhood of Queens and it is located adjacent to the Resorts World New York City Casino;—distinguishing Aqueduct as the only horse track in New York City.

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In light of the sad news about Medina Spirit suffering an apparent heart attack, we thought this article very relevant.

By Dan Ross

The sudden death during training hours this summer of Bobby Abu Dhabi (Macho Uno) was a tragic incident. Connections lost a horse they loved. Racing lost one of its sprint stars. His death, however, opens a window into a still relatively obscure corner of equine fatalities.

While Bobby Abu Dhabi was originally reported to have suffered cardiac arrest, it was later reported he died of other causes. What this confusion betrays are some common misunderstandings surrounding “sudden deaths,” namely that the term

comprises a variety of different health issues and injuries, some of them completely unrelated to the heart. Another problem, said Dionne Benson, executive director of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium, is that while we can speculate why racehorses' hearts suddenly give out, we're still unable to provide definitive answers, like we can for humans.

“This is such a hard area to dig into,” Benson said. “We have so little information out there.”

Defining “Sudden Death”

Veterinary medicine defines exercise-induced “sudden death” in racehorses as the collapse and death in an apparently healthy horse during, or within one hour after, exercise. The term comprises many different causes, not just sudden cardiac death. Massive bleeding in the lungs or abdomen; fractures of the skull or neck; hemorrhaging from a pelvic fracture–all these injuries can prove swiftly fatal in a manner that, outwardly, resembles a cardiac issue.

Of paramount importance, then, is that a thorough post-mortem is conducted swiftly, to identify, if possible, what happened. While some jurisdictions have comprehensive necropsy programs for all horses fatally injured during racing and morning training, this is far from a blanket requirement across the nation, meaning that many sudden deaths, which happen relatively rarely anyway, go unexamined.

What's more, even if a post-mortem is performed, when it comes to sudden cardiac death, oftentimes there are no lesions, ruptured arteries or damaged heart tissue that pathologists can point to with authority and say this or that caused the heart to stop.

Read more: Sudden Cardiac Death in Racehorses: What We Know and Still Don't

Horse Race Betting Made Easy

Did you know that horse racing is third on the list of most popular sports to bet on in the U.S.? It is pretty impressive when you think about the fact that horse racing comes 26th with regards to the number of people watching it. The main reason behind this is that people don't usually watch horse racing because of the sport itself but the thrill they get from betting on it. And it can also be quite profitable if you know what you are doing. This article is for a beginner who is completely clueless about the process and doesn’t even know that dark horse betting is when a lesser known horse rises to popularity beating other competitors in a race. To help you, we’ll discuss some useful tips that will take your horse race betting skill to the next level.

Beginner Tips for a Better Horse Race Betting Experience

It was back in the 1600s when the first organized horse races started in the U.S. The most common misconception among people is that horse betting is all about trusting your gut and waiting for your luck to work wonders, but it isn't exactly that. There are so many different aspects of horse racing that you need to think about before betting on a horse. Follow this guide thoroughly, and hopefully, it will help you profit from your betting experience.

Figure Out the Most Popular Horse

The betting odds often play a significant role in detecting the winning probability of each individual horse participating in a race. In most cases, you will find that the horse with a shorter price is probably the one people are betting on most. Also, keep in mind that popularity is often considered with higher winning chances, too, and thus, as a beginner, it is not such a poor move to bet on the crowd favorite.

People who become a little bit experienced at horse betting keep a close track of the betting odds of the horses and study their rise and fall. They have proper knowledge of which horse is worth betting on and which isn't. Thus, it is also a good decision if you know someone who is an expert at horse race betting, to rely on their insight.

Read more: Tips on How to Bet on Horse Racing

When many of us consider equine sports, a few distinct locations come to mind. Some might first think of Ascot in Berkshire where Queen Elizabeth II makes her annual appearance to watch one of the most prestigious events in horse racing. Others might think of the blue-blooded Kentucky Derby, where the creme-da-la-creme of American royalty have converged to wager eye-watering sums on the track in one of the most respectful venues on the planet.

Those who are not as familiar with the history and legacy of horse racing will make the mistake of discounting the Middle East and the wider Arabic world from the story of horse racing. This is in spite of the fact that, without the people, places, and ingenuity found in this region, horse racing as we know it today would simply not exist. Here's a brief history of the immense debt the equestrian world owes to the Middle East.

Arabian horses: the only game in town

Even those with only a passing interest in equestrian history will likely be aware of the importance of horse breeding on the Arabian peninsula. To this day, the so-called "Arabian horse" is the most recognizable breed on the planet, one that has produced some of the most successful competitors in history including (but not limited to) Marwan Al Shaqab, Cass Ole, Blueskin, Dormane, and Theodore O'Connor, all of which have either won the Kentucky Derby or taken home Olympic Gold.

The origins of horse breeding on the Arabian peninsula go all the way to the earliest days of civilization, with professional breeding taking place in modern-day Lebanon and Syria since at least 2000 BC. It was not until the 19th century when Arabian horses began to be recognized internationally, particularly those that were bred and trained by the Bedouin people of the Peninsula.

Read more: Why the Middle East is the Epicenter of Horse Racing

The Breeders Cup is just around the corner, arguably the biggest meet of the US racing calendar.

It isn't the last significant meet of the year; the Clark Handicap, Cigar Mile and Le Brea Stakes are all set to take place before the New Year, but the Breeders Cup is perhaps the biggest horse racing event of the year. Even if you have little interest in racing all year round, you're likely to cast an eye over the Breeders Cup field. That's the nature of the race, a national moment that captures the attention of a watching country.

There are other races like this around the world, other courses and individual moments that stop a country, albeit briefly, as they check their sweepstakes. They're the ones worth knowing about for all US racing enthusiasts, wherever they are. If that's you, you might be interested in these big races and when they usually occur.

Aintree Grand National

The Grand National is the UK equivalent of The Breeders Cup. It's a race that makes sporting headlines across the country, where even those with no interest in the event at all end up cheering on a horse in a workplace sweep. It's even described on the Coral horse racing page as being the world's most famous steeplechase. 40 runners attack the four-mile course, and the eyes of more than 500 million people are briefly transfixed on the race at the Aintree course in Liverpool, usually on the second weekend in April.

Read more: A Guide to the World's Best Horse Races

Taking a gamble on horse racing is a global pastime that remains as one of sports most popular betting markets today. From Great Britain's Grand National to America's Breeders' Cup, bookmakers from around the world take heavy wagering action from bettors attempting to make a quick profit. But before you can master the world of horse handicapping, it's imperative to understand horse racing odds and what they entail. For those struggling to grasp betting lines and available odds, continue reading for a short guide on the subject.

What's The Need for Horse Racing Odds?

To simplify, horse racing odds are the mathematical representation of how likely a single horse is to win a particular race. In addition to providing bettors with a clear outlook on the likelihood of a horse winning, the odds (also known as the betting line) will give you an idea of the amount of profit you can make from betting a specific horse.

Once you've mastered the other niceties involved around horse racing odds, you can utilize this knowledge to guide how much you could win and gauge how likely your preferred outcome matches the industry as a whole.

Odds will diversify depending on the racetrack, the horses involved, and live adjustments will be made on odds as industry news, or wager amounts shift the available price. Making use of an odds tracker can be an excellent investment when tracking the best available betting value.

Read more: Understanding Horse Racing Odds

The most prestigious event in US horse racing is less than one month away. And with the preliminary qualification races for the Breeders’ Cup one showing away from its conclusion, let us look back at the standout entries who earned a “Win, and You’re In” placement from the weekends racing Keeneland and Belmont Park.

Distaff, Sunday (Keeneland)

This past Sunday held the $500,000 Grade I Juddmonte Spinster Stakes at Keeneland. It was continued success for Letruska, who’s already demonstrated that she’s a serious contender for the Breeders’ Cup Distaff before claiming her “Win and You’re In” spot this weekend.

Led into the winner’s circle under jockey Irad Ortiz, Jr., the 5-year-old mare ran a similar blueprint from her previous victory in the Grade 1 Personal Ensign at Saratoga Racecourse in Saratoga Springs, N.Y., swiftly reaching the front as the field ran into the first turn. Following a breather, after the far turn, she cruised home 1 ¾ lengths in front of Dunbar Road.

This victory became Letruska’s sixth win from her previous seven appearances, and trainer Fausto Gutierrez was delighted at the prospect of a Breeders’ Cup placement.

“She right now is one of the top contenders of the division,” Gutierrez said. “For her to win the ‘Win and You’re In’ for the Breeders’ Cup… What can I tell you? This is a strong year for this horse.”

Read more: Breeders’ Cup “Win and You’re In” Positions Earned This Past Weekend

As the horse racing calendar heads into Q4, certain race fans or bettors alike may be looking towards 2022 already. Let me stop you in your tracks, slow that horse down, and don't neglect the end-of-year events that horse racing has to offer. The Breeders' Cup is the penultimate of US horse racing and should close out the year in style, amongst many other dates that should draw your interest. Continue reading as we preview the end of year horse racing events you don't want to miss.

The Breeders Cup – November 5th & 6th, 2021

If you aren't familiar with the Breeders' Cup and its significance in horse racing, you're either from another solar system or you've been living under a rock.

It's the moment where the entirety of America enjoys horse racing in its glory, even those who don't watch the sport regularly will often be found tuning in. Live streaming and viewership reaches its peak during fall, and that's with great thanks to the Breeders' Cup.

Fourteen championship races will occur this year, with 5 ½ furlongs to 1 ¼ mile on turf and dirt will race it out in Del Mar, California. From juveniles, fillies, colts, and older horses, they'll all be gunning for that considerable prize money.

The Breeders' Cup World Championship concludes a year of elite horse racing with massive purses, the fastest horses, with huge fields that deliver the crowning of champions whilst making those skilful betting handicappers rich. The best bets for today will undoubtedly provide higher value than a regular event, including the races themselves like the Breeders' Classic which is well-known for it's $6 million purse.

Between the fourteen races scheduled, an event total of $30 million will be split between the many different types of races. The marquee event is always the Breeder's Classic Cup, which, as mentioned, boasts a six-million-dollar purse with horses travelling from all over the globe to compete in the event. Horses from countries such as France, Brazil, Japan, Ireland, and Great Britain will regularly compete in the Breeders' Cup, which is why it can own the title of 'World Championship'.

Read more: Horse Races You Shouldn't Miss for The Remainder of 2021

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