Aqueduct

A 132-year-old curtain falls on New York City horse racing and Aqueduct Racetrack

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The 100-acre-plus racetrack is owned by the state of New York, and horse racing fan Jay Alvarez, 64, hopes Albany can keep the site sports-oriented. His dream would be to bring the New York football Giants and Jets back to the Empire State from New Jersey. “Could you imagine having the World Cup here [like … Read more

Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races

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NEW YORK — New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’ War, Secretariat and other legendary thoroughbreds graced the winner’s circle during the sport’s heyday, is on its final stretch. After more than 130 years, the once grand Aqueduct track is set to run its last live races this weekend. The final … Read more