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New Belmont Park Opens as a $555M Gamble on Racing's Future
sports23 days ago

New Belmont Park Opens as a $555M Gamble on Racing's Future

New York’s rebuilt Belmont Park reopened for racing after a three-year, $555 million renovation, marking the first time the venue has hosted a meet since 2023. The new facility, financed by a $455 million state loan and $100 million from the New York Racing Association (NYRA), features a smaller, modern grandstand, expanded green space, and a winter-ready synthetic track. The opening weekend was headlined by Japanese star Forever Young, who won the Jockey Club Gold Cup, but the event highlighted a tension between modernizing the venue for a younger, affluent audience and the loss of the accessible, low-cost culture of the recently closed Aqueduct racetrack.

via The Guardian|
#aqueduct-closure#belmont-park#forever-young
Forever Young Wins Jockey Club Gold Cup at Reopened Belmont Park
sports24 days ago

Forever Young Wins Jockey Club Gold Cup at Reopened Belmont Park

Japanese champion Forever Young won the Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park on September 18, 2026, by 3 1/4 lengths. The race marked the reopening of the renovated Belmont Park facility after a three-year construction project. Bill Mott’s horses Stars and Stripes and Baeza finished second and third, respectively. Forever Young’s victory secured a berth in the Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland.

via Horse Racing Nation|
#belmont-park#bill-mott#breeders-cup-classic
Belmont Park Reopens with $455M Overhaul, Smaller Grandstand, and Year-Round Racing
sports25 days ago

Belmont Park Reopens with $455M Overhaul, Smaller Grandstand, and Year-Round Racing

Belmont Park in Elmont, N.Y., reopens for racing on Sept. 18 after a three-year, $455 million reconstruction. The new facility features a 300,000-square-foot grandstand with a daily capacity of 10,000, down from 1.25 million square feet previously. The renovation includes a new 1-mile Tapeta synthetic track for winter racing, replacing the closed Aqueduct Racetrack, and two widened turf courses with advanced drainage. The opening day features the Grade 1 Jockey Club Gold Cup, headlined by Japanese champion Forever Young. While the first two floors are open, luxury suites and upper levels remain under construction, with a full grand opening expected in spring 2027 ahead of the return of the Belmont Stakes.

via New York Post|
#belmont-park#forever-young#horse-racing
Forever Young targets Breeders' Cup Classic after Belmont debut
sports25 days ago

Forever Young targets Breeders' Cup Classic after Belmont debut

Forever Young will race in the Jockey Club Gold Cup at the newly renovated Belmont Park on Friday, serving as a final preparation for the Breeders' Cup Classic at Keeneland on October 31. Trainer Yoshito Yahagi confirmed the horse will not race in the autumn but left open the possibility of a third Saudi Cup victory in February. The race marks the first event at Belmont Park since its three-year renovation, with attendance capped at 4,000 for the opening weekend.

via Daily Racing Form|
#belmont-park#breeders-cup#forever-young
Forever Young Heads Seven-Hop Field in Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont
sports1 month ago

Forever Young Heads Seven-Hop Field in Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont

Forever Young heads a seven-horse field for the $1 million Jockey Club Gold Cup at Belmont Park, a 10-furlong Win-and-You’re-In for the Breeders’ Cup Classic; Sovereignty is sidelined by an abscess, leaving two Bill Mott runners—Baeza and Stars and Stripes—among the rivals, along with Chunk of Gold, Phileas Fogg, Banishing and Render Judgement.

via Thoroughbred Daily News|
#belmont-park#breeders-cup-classic#forever-young
Trainer Demands Answers as Two Horses Die at Belmont Park.
sports3 years ago

Trainer Demands Answers as Two Horses Die at Belmont Park.

Trainer Mark A. Hennig is "heartbroken" and "devastated" after two of his horses, Mashnee Girl and Excursionniste, died at Belmont Park less than 24 hours apart. Four horses have died while racing or training at the New York track since May 13. The New York Racing Association is investigating the injuries and has said that all three racing surfaces are consistent throughout with no anomalies. The deaths follow a series of unexpected deaths at prestigious racetracks, including Churchill Downs, which has suspended racing operations to conduct a review of all safety and surface protocols following the deaths of 12 horses at the racetrack.

via CNN|
#animal-welfare#belmont-park#horse-racing
Belmont Park sees consecutive horse fatalities in 24 hours.
sports3 years ago

Belmont Park sees consecutive horse fatalities in 24 hours.

Two more horses died at Belmont Park over the weekend, marking the fifth and sixth fatalities at the track since May 4. Both horses had been trained by Mark Hennig, who broke down in tears while speaking to NBC News. Animal rights organization PETA accused Belmont Park of "failing to protect its horses" and called for the venue to immediately suspend racing.

via The Daily Beast|
#animal-welfare#belmont-park#horse-racing
Belmont Park sees consecutive horse fatalities during Triple Crown season.
sports3 years ago

Belmont Park sees consecutive horse fatalities during Triple Crown season.

A second horse has died at Belmont Park within 24 hours after the Belmont Stakes. Mashnee Girl fell and suffered a catastrophic injury to her left front leg, leading to her euthanasia. This is the fourth death at Belmont Park during the spring-summer meet that began on May 4. The circumstances around the incident will be reviewed by NYRA, HISA, and the New York State Gaming Commission. Churchill Downs and Pimlico have also faced horse fatalities recently, leading to investigations and safety concerns in the horse racing industry.

via WDRB|
#belmont-park#horse-deaths#horse-racing
Belmont Stakes sees two horse fatalities in 24-hour span.
sports3 years ago

Belmont Stakes sees two horse fatalities in 24-hour span.

A 5-year old mare named Mashnee Girl had to be euthanized at Belmont Park after suffering an injury during a race, marking the second horse death in 24 hours at the track. Both horses were trained by Mark Hennig. Horse deaths resulting from injuries sustained on prominent tracks have cast a pall over the sport, with four deaths at Belmont Park in 2021 and 12 at Churchill Downs during a stretch of several weeks.

via USA TODAY|
#animal-welfare#belmont-park#horse-deaths
Belmont Park sees consecutive horse fatalities after historic event.
sports3 years ago

Belmont Park sees consecutive horse fatalities after historic event.

Mashnee Girl, a 5-year-old mare, was euthanized after suffering a catastrophic injury to her left front leg during a race at Belmont Park, marking the second fatality in 24 hours after the Belmont Stakes. The incident is the fourth at Belmont Park during the spring-summer meet that began May 4. The New York Racing Association, Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority officials, and the New York State Gaming Commission will review the circumstances around the incident. Churchill Downs and Pimlico have also faced horse fatalities recently.

via ESPN|
#animal-welfare#belmont-park#euthanization