ICYMI: New data from the Saratoga County Industrial Development Agency recently found that Saratoga Race Course generates $371M in economic activity across the Capital Region in addition to contributing $7.3M of tax revenue to NYS.

More on horse racing's impact here:

Home to the nation’s memorable 40-day racing meet, Saratoga is typically “The Summer Place to Be” – but the 2025 Belmont Stakes may be in its future: amny.com/news/belmont-s…

According to a new study, the annual summer meet at Saratoga Race Course generates $371M in economic activity.

Imagine how a Saratoga-hosted Belmont Stakes could supercharge this impact!
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.@saratogachamber’s President Todd Shimkus is rooting for a 2025 Belmont Stakes in Saratoga:

“I just got chills just thinking about it.” dailygazette.com/2023/06/18/sar…

NEW: More evidence of the powerful economic engine that is horse racing in New York State ⬇️

“A Belmont Stakes at Saratoga is an event that would capture the attention of the entire sports world while driving tourism and economic impact for upstate New York.” - Pat McKenna, @theNYRA VP of Comms
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Local business owner Bob Lee knows that a 2025 Belmont Stakes in Saratoga would be BIG!

“This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to showcase Saratoga Springs before a global audience.” Read more in the Daily Gazette: dailygazette.com/2023/06/18/sar…

#BelmontPark will always be home to the Belmont Stakes, but hosting the race at the historic Saratoga Race Course for one year would unlock tremendous economic and community impact. Read more from the Times Union: timesunion.com/news/article/b…

.amNewYork™ asks: Will Belmont Stakes head north to Saratoga during Belmont Park construction in 2025?

Our answer: You can bet on it! amny.com/news/belmont-s…

#ICYMI : the Belmont Stakes could be heading to Saratoga in 2025 – a possibility that sports fans and local businesses alike are already anticipating. Here’s how it could all work: thoroughbreddailynews.com/the-week-in-re…

Where will the 2025 #BelmontStakes be held? The world-famous Triple Crown race could be in Saratoga’s future – a possibility that has the local business community “buzzing” with excitement! wnyt.com/big-board-spor…

Job fair begins 3pm Thursday at Saratoga Race Course ⁦NYRA (🗽)⁩. timesunion.com/business/artic…

Belmont Park is the home of the ⁦Belmont Stakes⁩ but Saratoga Race Course would provide quite the stage for the final jewel of the Triple Crown. amny.com/news/belmont-s…

Happy #MemorialDay Weekend! In just two weeks, we’ll be gathered on Long Island for the 2023 #BelmontStakes . Ahead of the big day, here’s a reminder about what’s in store for the future of horse racing at #BelmontPark : thoroughbreddailynews.com/what-you-need-…

How did the project to modernize #BelmontPark come to be?

“...lawmakers understood a new Belmont would help protect thousands of jobs, from backstretch workers and trainers and jockeys to farmers in upstate.”

Read more in BloodHorse: bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/a…

To see our latest ad campaign highlighting the hard-working individuals behind NY’s horse racing ecosystem and to read the latest insights on the project to modernize #BelmontPark , check out nyhorseracing.com

#ICYMI : Earlier this month, state lawmakers approved the $455 million loan to modernize #BelmontPark !

Elected officials, community leaders, and organized labor all gathered to celebrate this momentous victory on Belmont Park's Opening Day: liherald.com/stories/belmon…

How did the project to modernize #BelmontPark make its way across the finish line?

Tom Precious of @Bloodhorse takes a deep dive into the journey and its significance: bloodhorse.com/horse-racing/a…

The modernization of #BelmontPark will benefit communities up and down the state – including the backstretch workers who live and work at Belmont!

Check out News12LI's coverage for more: longisland.news12.com/belmont-park-r…

#ICYMI : Elected officials joined community leaders and members of organized labor for Opening Day at @theNYRA's #BelmontPark to celebrate the future of horse racing and the Belmont budget win! nyhorseracing.com/sen-thomas-bel…