Horse Racing
Saturday’s Belmont Stakes handle reaches more than $125M, NYRA says
It was a historic day Saturday for the Saratoga Race Course and the Capital Region as the Belmont Stakes was held in Saratoga Springs for the first time.
Officials with the New York Racing Association have now announced how much money was gambled on the event.
The handle Saturday totaled more than $125 million, which is a NYRA record for a year without a Triple Crown winner. The old record was about $118 million. Nearly $61 million was wagered on the Belmont Stakes alone.
A sellout crowd of 50,000 was on hand to see Dornoch’s long-shot win.
Rhe racing continued on Sunday. Ten races were on the card for a special New York showcase featuring horses bred in the state.
The Velmont will be back in Saratoga next year, and opening day for the regular 2024 Saratoga season is set for July 11.
Sports fans keep getting taken advantage of — and in more ways than one
All the Best Photos from New York Fashion Week 2024
Potential Rockets Trade Target Appears to Shade Current Team
Aryna Sabalenka beats Jessica Pegula to win her first US Open
A Very Getty Evening: A Family Affair in the Middle of New York Fashion Week
Aryna Sabalenka bests American hope Jessica Pegula for U.S. Open title in New York City
Sabalenka Wins US Open Title for Third Major Trophy – Tennis Panorama
New York Yankees Extend Longest Active Streak in Pro Sports
New York Giants Elevate Two from Practice Squad, Cut One Ahead of Season Opener
