The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will significantly increase purses on overnight races during the fall meet at the new Belmont Park, which will open for live racing Sept. 18, the track said via a Thursday press release. NYRA has increased purses in the open allowance category by 15 percent from $100,000 to $115,000. In addition, first-level optional-claiming events will be offered for $105,000 and second-level optional-claiming races…
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TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auc broke the news4 days ago on Thursday, May 21, 2026.