The New York Racing Association has announced increased purses for its upcoming winter meet at Aqueduct Racetrack, which begins Dec. 7. Purses for open maiden allowance races will be increased $8,000 and will now be worth $68,000 and, with a $5,000 increase, New York-bred maiden allowance events will now go for $60,000. First and second level New York-bred allowance categories will see 'non-winners of one' purses increased to $64,000 from $57,000, while 'non-winners of two/$40,000 claiming' purses are boosted to $67,000 from $59,000 a year ago. Increases have also been announced in certain claiming categories.
“These purse increases represent our continued commitment to maintaining quality racing in New York on a year-round basis. The purse money offered at Aqueduct is competitive with, if not stronger than, amounts offered for top-flight racing across the country,” said Martin Panza, NYRA's Senior Vice President of Racing Operations. “We value and appreciate our local horsemen that continue to support our live racing product into the New Year.”
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