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52-453: The race was first run in 1954 at Aqueduct Racetrack and then at Belmont Park in late September. In 2006, the Woodward was moved to Saratoga Race Course where it was run on the final Saturday of the meet until 2020. The race was moved back to Belmont Park in 2021. The Woodward was run as a handicap in 1954, 1955, and in 1976 and 1977. From 1957 through 1975 it was a weight-for-age event, and

104-567: A Hyatt Regency hotel opened on the site of the casino. It is owned by Genting Group, which also owns Resorts World. Sportscaster Tom Durkin was the chief track announcer at Aqueduct and the other NYRA tracks until his retirement on August 31, 2014. Races were called by John Imbriale until 2023 and since then races have been called by Chris Griffin. The following graded stakes will run at Aqueduct in 2022: Grade I: Grade II: Grade III: Non-Graded: The track has its own New York City Subway station, Aqueduct Racetrack , served by

156-715: A dedicated horseman, who was chairman of the Jockey Club from 1930 to 1950. Since its inception, the Woodward Stakes has been run at a variety of distances: The Woodward has long been one of America's most prestigious stakes races on the East Coast, along with the Jockey Club Gold Cup . Both races currently serve as major preps for the Breeders' Cup Classic . The Woodward has been won by many horses who were subsequently named

208-700: A demand for horse racing to be contested in the region year-round.) Currently, one annual meeting is held at Aqueduct, usually from the last Wednesday in October until the first Sunday in May. Races had been run on the Inner Dirt Track between the Wednesday after Thanksgiving until just before the Wood Memorial in recent years. Prior to 1977, a summer meeting also was held at Aqueduct, from mid-June to late July. The Wood Memorial

260-521: A hodgepodge of goods, including bedding, incense, pots and pans, and other items. Pope John Paul II celebrated Mass in front of a crowd of 75,000 at Aqueduct on October 6, 1995. After the financial collapse and closure of the New York City Off-Track Betting Corporation on December 10, 2010, Aqueduct Racetrack saw an increase in patrons for the first time in several years. On December 11, one day after NYCOTB's closure,

312-543: A portion of the slot machines could open as early as April 2010. However, the selection of an operator for the casino was delayed for several months because State officials frequently changed the rules and could not reach an agreement on the winning bidder, prompting Wynn to pull out of the running in November. On January 29, 2010, Governor David Paterson announced that the Aqueduct Entertainment Group would run

364-530: A stakes record for the then-current distance of 1 + 1 ⁄ 2 miles. The next year, Forego began a four-year win streak. Triple Crown winners Seattle Slew and Affirmed also won the race during the 1970s. In 2009 at age three, Rachel Alexandra became the first female to win the Woodward. It was also her first race against older males. Only one other 3-year-old filly had ever run in the Woodward: Summer Guest in 1972. She finished second to Key to

416-427: A venue: "Seating capacity, seating layouts and densities are largely dictated by legal requirements for the safe evacuation of the occupants in the event of fire". The International Building Code specifies, "In places of assembly, the seats shall be securely fastened to the floor" but provides exceptions if the total number of seats is fewer than 100, if there is a substantial amount of space available between seats or if

468-536: A wide array of video slot machines . Baccarat is played with real playing cards, but they are dealt inside a machine without any human dealers. The New York State Legislature legalized video gambling devices at racetracks in 2001. However, the opening of a racino at the track hit various problems. Video lottery terminals similar to slot machines were approved at five locations, including Aqueduct, Finger Lakes Race Track , Monticello Raceway , Vernon Downs , and Yonkers Raceway . The revenue would be divided between

520-447: Is Aqueduct's marquee race, which culminates the winter meet. The Remsen and Cigar Mile are major races that begin the winter meet. The prestigious Jockey Club Gold Cup was usually run there between 1958 and 1974, and what was perhaps the track's most distinctive race, the marathon 2 + 1 ⁄ 4 miles (3.6 km) Display Handicap , was last contested in 1990. From 1963 through 1967, races normally run at Belmont Park, including

572-552: The American Horse of the Year and twenty winners of the race were eventually inducted into the Hall of Fame : Sword Dancer , Kelso , Gun Bow , Buckpasser , Damascus , Arts and Letters , Forego , Seattle Slew , Affirmed , Spectacular Bid , Slew o’ Gold , Precisionist , Alysheba , Easy Goer , Holy Bull , Cigar , Skip Away , Ghostzapper , Curlin and Rachel Alexandra . Kelso ,

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624-578: The Belmont Stakes , were run at Aqueduct while Belmont's grandstand was being rebuilt. The track played host to the second ever Breeders' Cup on November 2, 1985. Aqueduct is the site of the first (and still the only) triple dead heat for the win in a stakes race. In the 1944 running of the Carter Handicap, Brownie, Bossuet, and Wait A Bit hit the finish line at the same time. On April 8, 2006, during an eleven-race program at Aqueduct that included

676-862: The Detroit Red Wings . The proposal according to most sources was dead on arrival since, even if the Shinnecocks received official Bureau of Indian Affairs recognition as a tribe, the Aqueduct Casino would still have to be approved by the New York State Legislature and the Bureau of Indian Affairs; and Aqueduct would have to first be taken into trust by the Department of Interior, as the Shinnecocks historically had not owned property in Queens. In October 2008,

728-639: The IND Rockaway Line ( A train). It has only one platform on the Brooklyn-bound side, requiring southbound travelers to transfer to a northbound train at Aqueduct–North Conduit Avenue station , which is located a few blocks to the south. NYRA also operates a free shuttle bus between the North Conduit Avenue station and the Clubhouse entrance. The Q37 bus route serves Aqueduct Racetrack and

780-514: The National Football League 's Super Bowl Committee decide on a venue for a particular event, seating capacity, which reflects the possible number of tickets that can be sold for the event, is an important consideration. Seating capacity differs from total capacity (sometimes called public capacity ), which describes the total number of people who can fit in a venue or in a vehicle either sitting or standing. Where seating capacity

832-555: The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey for airport parking or the adjacent racetrack (as racing could be consolidated to Belmont Park). On June 1, 2012, Governor Cuomo announced that plans to build the convention center had been canceled. By 2022, the NYRA anticipated that it would shutter Aqueduct Racetrack in the future. In early 2023, Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the state would provide $ 455 million in capital funds for

884-576: The South Ozone Park and Jamaica neighborhoods of Queens , New York City , United States . Aqueduct is the only racetrack located within New York City limits. Its racing meets are usually from late October/early November through April. The racetrack is located adjacent to a casino called Resorts World New York City . The track itself has three courses. The main track (dirt) has a circumference of 1 + 1 ⁄ 8 miles (1.8 km). Inside of

936-607: The Wood Memorial Stakes , a rare event happened when dead heats for each of the three "money" positions (Win, Place, and Show) occurred in three separate races: Saint Anddan and Criminal Mind dead-heated for Place in Race 5; Naragansett and Emotrin dead-heated for Show in Race 6; and Karakorum Tuxedo and Megatrend dead-heated for Win in Race 10. Hall of Fame horse Cigar won the first two races in his 16-race win streak at Aqueduct. After he switched from grass to dirt, Cigar's first win

988-517: The 1941 summer meet. In 1955, the Greater New York Association took over Aqueduct along with Belmont Park , Saratoga Race Course , and Jamaica Race Course , deciding to make major upgrades to Aqueduct, after which Jamaica Race Course would be sold for redevelopment as a housing project. Aqueduct closed in 1956, reopening September 14, 1959, after $ 33 million of renovations designed by noted racetrack architect Arthur Froehlich of

1040-487: The 1⅛-mile main track with a limestone base, and convert the inner dirt track back into a turf course. The changes were completed in time for the start of the 2017 fall meet on November 3. With this change, the main track will now be used for winter racing. In May 2007, reports indicated that then-New York Governor Eliot Spitzer was considering closing Aqueduct and selling the 192-acre (0.78 km ) track and its stables, which currently house 400 horses, to developers when

1092-456: The Mint before being disqualified and placed third. In 2011 Havre De Grace , a 4 year old filly, became the 2nd female to win the Woodward. Speed record: Most wins: Most wins by an owner: Most wins by a jockey : Most wins by a trainer : Wins by a filly or mare : Aqueduct Racetrack Aqueduct Racetrack is a Thoroughbred horse racing facility and casino in

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1144-561: The New York Racing Association lease expired at the end of 2007. According to the reports, Belmont Park, which is 8 miles (13 km) east in Elmont, New York , would have become a nearly year-round track and would get the video lottery machines authorized to operate at Aqueduct. Belmont Park would have been modified to handle winter requirements, which would have included heated stands and the construction of new stables. According to

1196-734: The State selected the Delaware North as the winning bidder among three proposals to build a racino at Aqueduct. The 330,000-square-foot (31,000 m ) facility would include 4,500 slot machines. However, these plans fell apart in March 2009 when the developer was unable to make a $ 370 million upfront payment to the State. In July 2009, seven companies submitted bids to develop a racino at Aqueduct: Aqueduct Entertainment Group, Delaware North , MGM Mirage , Mohegan Sun , Penn National Gaming , SL Green Realty , and Wynn Resorts . Some developers indicated that

1248-476: The best. Paterson was reported to have demanded that the ownership of an affirmative action component. During this time rapper Jay-Z , through his company Gain Global Investments Network LLC, then got a 7% ownership of AEG; and charges were made that Jay-Z and Paterson had a personal relationship. U.S. prosecutors investigated the bidding process, particularly in light of the fact that AEG won

1300-422: The bid two days after Queens megachurch pastor Floyd Flake (who is also an AEG investor) threatened to switch his support in the 2010 governor race from Paterson to Andrew Cuomo . New York house speaker Sheldon Silver also threatened not to sign off on the deal. Paterson maintained there was no quid pro quo . On March 9, 2010, Paterson, Flake, and Jay-Z withdrew from further involvement. Paterson said he

1352-431: The casino. Aqueduct Entertainment Group partners included GreenStar Services Corporation, Turner Construction Company , Levine Builders, The Darman Group, Empowerment Development Corporation, Navegante Group , PS&S Design, Siemens AG , and Clairvest Group. The appointment generated controversy because of charges that AEG, which had the worst initial bid of those bidding, was allowed to change its bid so that it had

1404-511: The closing of the track, which she felt was important to the local community. Any closure at Aqueduct, which is equipped for the cold winter months, would have required millions of dollars in renovations at Belmont, a summer-only track. Belmont is also hampered by its north-oriented grandstand, which would cause shadows in the winter months. Belmont is one of few racecourses in the United States ( Santa Anita Park and Thistledown Racecourse being

1456-620: The closure of Aqueduct Racetrack, sometime in late 2026. Operating near the site of a former conduit of the Brooklyn Waterworks that brought water from eastern Long Island to the Ridgewood Reservoir , Aqueduct Racetrack opened on September 27, 1894, by the Queens County Jockey Club. The track was named " Aqueduct " after the former Ridgewood Aqueduct. The facility was expanded and a new clubhouse constructed before

1508-459: The conclusion of racing in 1975 the grass on the Main Turf Course was uprooted and the Inner Dirt Track took its place to permit year-round racing. (In the years after Aqueduct was rebuilt in 1959 the track lay idle from early November until April 1; by 1971 this period had been reduced to from just before Christmas until March 1, around when off-track betting began in New York City, creating

1560-400: The construction. It specifies, "For areas having fixed seating without dividing arms, the occupant load shall not be less than the number of seats based on one person for each 18 inches (457 mm) of seating length". It also requires that every public venue submit a detailed site plan to the local fire code official, including "details of the means of egress, seating capacity, [and] arrangement of

1612-477: The description of anything ranging from an automobile that seats two to a stadium that seats hundreds of thousands of people. The largest sporting venue in the world, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway , has a permanent seating capacity for more than 235,000 people and infield seating that raises capacity to an approximate 400,000. Safety is a primary concern in determining the seating capacity of

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1664-465: The firm Arthur Froehlich and Associates of Beverly Hills, California . The Equestris Restaurant in the clubhouse opened in 1981 and was the largest restaurant in New York City at the time. Additional renovations were made in 2001, 2006, and 2007. Before 1976, the Inner Dirt Track was a turf course known as the Main Turf Course, with the present turf course being the Inner Turf Course; following

1716-490: The kind of contract to be used and the royalties to be given. The seating capacity must also be disclosed to the copyright owner in seeking a license for the copyrighted work to be performed in that venue. Venues that may be leased for private functions such as ballrooms and auditoriums generally advertise their seating capacity. Seating capacity is also an important consideration in the construction and use of sports venues such as stadiums and arenas . When entities such as

1768-536: The late 2000s and opened in late 2011. Aside from its being the first legal casino in New York City, it is the only casino located in the five boroughs and the only casino besides Empire City Casino and Jake's 58 in Islandia in the New York City region. It was also the first Resorts World to be built in America. The casino features four automated table games: baccarat , blackjack , craps , and roulette in addition to

1820-637: The main track are two courses: the 1 mile (1.6 km) Main Turf Course, and the Inner Turf Course measuring 7.065 furlongs (1.421 km). The track has seating capacity of 17,000 and total capacity of 40,000. The facility houses the headquarters of the New York Racing Association (NYRA). In December 2022 the NYRA formally announced its intention to upgrade the facilities at nearby Belmont Park to make it suitable to host year-round thoroughbred racing and training, which would ultimately lead to

1872-474: The maximal viewing distance for a given size of screen", with image quality for closer viewers declining as the screen is expanded to accommodate more distant viewers. Seating capacity of venues also plays a role in what media they are able to provide and how they are able to provide it. In contracting to permit performers to use a theatre or other performing space, the "seating capacity of the performance facility must be disclosed". Seating capacity may influence

1924-434: The number of patrons who entered Aqueduct's doors increased 61% (5,444 customers) compared to the previous year (3,378 customers). The New York Racing Association, which owns Aqueduct, took advantage by offering former NYCOTB customers free bus shuttle service from select former NYCOTB branches to Aqueduct Racetrack with a free hot dog, soft drink, and Post Parade program. In May 2017, NYRA announced that they would resurface

1976-478: The only five-time Horse of the Year in American history, won three consecutive renewals of the race between 1961 and 1963. In the 1964 renewal, he faced the talented Gun Bow , who had already beaten Kelso once that year. The two battled the entire length of the stretch and were separated at the wire by less than an inch: Gun Bow won by the bob of his head. In 1973, Secretariat lost the Woodward to Prove Out , who set

2028-495: The others) to be north-oriented. Most others are oriented either east or (rarely) west or south. NYRA was planning to cease all operations after completing the racing card of February 10, 2008. This was averted when a deal was reached with NYRA and New York State. To help raise capital, NYRA sold 325,000 square feet (30,200 m ) of vacant land near Aqueduct in June 2009. The land that was auctioned off consisted of residential lots to

2080-435: The plans that were discussed, the oldest and most historic track in the state, Saratoga Race Course, would have been operated by the New York Racing Association, and a new entity would have operated Belmont Park. Aqueduct traditionally has been considered a track frequented by blue collar fans while Belmont Park has a more upscale reputation. State Assembly Member Audrey I. Pheffer (D), whose district included Aqueduct, fought

2132-472: The racetracks and the State and would allow tracks to increase purses and to attract better quality horses in races. In 2007, the State issued a request for proposals to operate the video lottery terminals at Aqueduct. Among the bids received was a $ 2 billion proposal by the Shinnecock Indian Nation to open a casino at the track. The proposal was in conjunction with Marian Ilitch , a co-owner of

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2184-725: The racino. These include three of the previous bidders (Delaware North, Penn National Gaming, and SL Green Realty) and three new groups ( Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway , Genting New York LLC, and Clairvest Group). On June 29, three of the firms submitted bids: SL Green/ Hard Rock Cafe , Genting Group , and Penn National. Clairvest participated in the SL Green/Hard Rock Cafe bid. The bids from Penn and SL Green were disqualified in July for not meeting requirements. On August 3, 2010, Lottery officials announced they had accepted Genting Group 's $ 380 million upfront licensing fee bid, which

2236-468: The redevelopment of the Aqueduct Racetrack site, following a reconstruction of the racetrack at Belmont Park. Once NYRA completes its renovation of Belmont Park, which is projected for late 2026, the agency plans to give up its lease of Aqueduct Racetrack and move all horse racing activities to Belmont Park. Resorts World New York City is part of the Aqueduct Racetrack complex. It was proposed in

2288-409: The seating...." Once safety considerations have been satisfied, determinations of seating capacity turn on the total size of the venue, and its purpose. For sports venues, the "decision on maximum seating capacity is determined by several factors. Chief among these are the primary sports program and the size of the market area". In motion picture venues, the "limit of seating capacity is determined by

2340-403: The seats are at tables. It also delineates the number of available exits for interior balconies and galleries based on the seating capacity, and sets forth the number of required wheelchair spaces in a table derived from the seating capacity of the space. The International Fire Code, portions of which have been adopted by many jurisdictions, is directed more towards the use of a facility than

2392-427: The west of the IND Rockaway Line . On January 4, 2012, Governor Andrew Cuomo announced the construction of a new convention center on the Aqueduct Racetrack to replace the aging Javits Center . This would be the country's largest convention center, featuring hotels, restaurants, and expanded gambling. Building the convention center would require additional land, which could include nearby City-owned lots leased to

2444-556: Was recusing himself on the advice of his lawyers. Flake, who had 0.6% share, said the case was distracting from his other projects. On March 11, 2010, the State withdrew its support for the AEG bid and announced that a new group would be selected through an "expedited, transparent, apolitical, and publicly accountable process." Aqueduct Entertainment Group said it intended to sue. On June 2, 2010, New York Lottery officials announced that six groups were considering submitting bids to develop

2496-519: Was $ 55 million more than the closest competing bid. Its business model includes targeting flyers stranded at John F. Kennedy Airport . The company said its plans involve 1,200 construction jobs and 800 permanent jobs, and that it will bring the state $ 500 million a year in revenue. Genting opened the Resorts World Casino New York City on October 28, 2011, with 2,280 gaming terminals. The casino opened in late 2011. In August 2021,

2548-617: Was by eight lengths in an allowance race on October 28, 1994, and was followed by a seven-length win in the NYRA Mile on November 26, 1994, a Grade 1 race that was renamed in the horse's honor in 1997. On May 31, 1965, 73,375 spectators were on hand at Aqueduct and watched Gun Bow win the Metropolitan Mile . At the time, it was the largest crowd to ever attend a thoroughbred horse racing event in New York . Champion racehorse Secretariat

2600-436: Was rerouted in 2011 to serve the casino. The Q7 , Q11 and Q41 bus routes also pass nearby. 40°40′20″N 73°49′47″W  /  40.67222°N 73.82972°W  / 40.67222; -73.82972 Seating capacity Seating capacity is the number of people who can be seated in a specific space , in terms of both the physical space available, and limitations set by law . Seating capacity can be used in

2652-494: Was retired at Aqueduct before the public on November 6, 1973. He was paraded for the last time to the public and took his last steps on a racetrack there. He was then sent to stud at Claiborne Farm. From 1978 to 2011, the Aqueduct Flea Market was held on Saturdays, Sundays, and Tuesdays, and was located in the racetrack's north parking lot along Rockaway Boulevard . The flea market contained over 500 vendors and offered

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2704-410: Was run as an allowance stakes from 1977 through 1987. The race returned to being a handicap event in 1988, 1989, and 1990 then reverted to a weight-for-age race in 1991. In 2014, it was changed to allowance weights, meaning horses that do not meet certain conditions carry less weight. In 2020, it was returned to a handicap basis. This race is to honor the memory of Belair Stud 's William Woodward Sr. ,

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