Durkin is celebrated for his iconic career as a New York Racing Association (NYRA) track announcer when he captivated audiences at the Saratoga Race Course from 1990 to 2014.

SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. — The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced Wednesday that veteran jockey Brian Hernandez Jr. has been selected as the 2024 Mike Venezia Memorial Award recipient.

Ramirez won the organization’s Dedication to Racing Award in 2017. Since the grooms association began its work, “the groom’s voice is heard now a lot more than they used to be,” Vard said.

Media Eclipse Award winners will be presented their trophies at the 54th Annual Resolute Racing Eclipse Awards Ceremony and Dinner at The Breakers Palm Beach in Florida on Thursday, January 23 ...

Great Friends to Receive Horseracing Partnership Award Award presented annually by Thoroughbred Owners of California. Edited Press Release Thoroughbred Owners of California Release Date: June 13, 2025 ...

Outrider Bo Butler recently earned a national award for his actions last March at Grand Island's Fonner Park. Butler won the White Horse Award, an honor bestowed by the Race Track Chaplaincy of ...