NYRA Offers Free Transport to All Parx Horses
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The New York Racing Association (NYRA) will offer free horse transportation for all Parx Racing runners participating at Aqueduct Racetrack from Dec. 26 through Feb. 12.
The Philadelphia area track will be dark during that time, while the Big A will conduct live racing on Saturday and Sunday, Dec. 26 and 27; Wednesday through Sunday, Dec. 30-Jan. 3; and thereafter on a four-day a week schedule.
"We are happy to offer this service, in conjunction with the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association, for Parx horsemen who have a break in their racing schedule at this time," said NYRA senior vice president of racing operations Martin Panza. "We appreciate any race day participation by the Parx horsemen."
Panza said those interested should contact Sal Russo at (718) 641-4700, ext. 3029 or (516) 322-0645 once the overnight is out for a given day. The free shuttle service will be offered in partnership with Sallee Horse Transport, with pickups beginning at Parx at 4:15 a.m. Returns will vary from race day to race day.