Overview

• The New York Racing Association is leading a capital program that includes a 300,000-square-foot, five-story grandstand, renovated dirt and turf courses, and new infield tunnels.
• Construction remains on track for a September 2026 completion to accommodate the Breeders’ Cup World Championships on October 29–30, 2027.
• Keeneland Race Course in Lexington, Kentucky, will host the 2026 Breeders’ Cup as part of the event’s planned venue rotation.
• Officials project the overhaul will create 3,700 construction jobs and that the 2027 championships will contribute about $100 million to New York’s economy.
• The Belmont Stakes will continue at Saratoga Race Course during renovations, with plans to return to Belmont Park by 2027.