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Richard L. Hamilton, a former steward and longtime racing official for The New York Racing Association, Inc., working at Belmont Park, Aqueduct Racetrack and Saratoga Race Course, died on April 18 at St. Peter’s Hospital in Albany, after suffering a heart attack. He was 76 years old.
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By Jackie Nash
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4/19/12
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An audit report released last week by state Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli suggests that the New York Racing Association — the state’s governing body of thoroughbred horse racing, which includes Belmont Park and the Aqueduct Racetrack — has been gambling on its financial future.
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By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com
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1/30/12
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A new plan to build a convention center at Aqueduct Racetrack in Queens, announced by Gov. Andrew Cuomo last week, has some local residents and business owners worried.
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By Jackie Nash, jnash@liherald.com
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1/5/12
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Grassy, a 5-year-old thoroughbred, won the Grade 2, $150,000 Bowling Green Handicap last Saturday, which was opening day of the fall season at Belmont Park. Despite tripping under Garrett Gomez, Grassy overtook Center Divider just outside the 16th pole and outlasted that one to the wire, to win by a half-length.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/12/11
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The New York Racing Association held a special ceremony today, prior to the start of Sunday’s live racing card at Belmont Park, to honor those who lost their lives on Sept. 11, 2001.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/11/11
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With 21 graded stakes worth $5 million, Belmont Park’s 2011 fall meet will showcase a stellar lineup of champions-in-the-making when it opens for its 37-day meet on Sept. 10. Grandstand admission will be free during opening weekend.
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By Jackie Nash
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9/9/11
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The 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the national Triple Crown, will take place on June 11, but who can wait that long to start celebrating? For local residents who want to join in the excitement now, there are several upcoming options.
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By Jackie Nash
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5/24/11
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The Metropolitan Transportation Authority and New York Racing Association announced today that the Long Island Rail Road's train service to Belmont Park has been restored for the summer, beginning Friday, April 29.
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By JACKIE NASH
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4/26/11
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The New York Racing Association, Inc. is offering 50 percent more points to NYRA Rewards members who wager online throughout April. All NYRA Rewards members are eligible for the online and on-track promotion, and can wager through www.nyrarewards.com, or on-track at Aqueduct Racetrack or the Belmont Café. Bets made by phone or mobile device do not qualify for extra points.
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By Jackie Nash
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4/19/11
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