Details for Aqueduct Racetrack, New York

Aqueduct Racetrack is a thoroughbred horse racing track in Queens, New York. The venue has seating for 17,000 and a total capacity of 90,000. It was built in 1894 with the first race starting on September 27th of that year. The racecourse was rebuilt in 1959 and had additional enhancements in 2001 and 2006. It is owned by the New York Racing Association.

Principal races at the venue include the following: -

• Wood Memorial Stakes
• Cigar Mile Handicap
• Carter Handicap

The New York Racing Association are currintly thinking about selling the 192 acre site. There are proposals to build a $2bn Casino on the site if the closure goes ahead.