New for 2026-2027: An international stakes series at Belmont Park and Woodbine, featuring over $3 million in purses for New York- and Canadian-bred horses!
The Empire Trillium Series is restricted to New York-bred and Canadian-foaled horses.
The Belmont Park leg will feature eight stakes worth $1.8 million in purses; the Woodbine slate includes six stakes worth $1.4 million.
2026-2027 Series SchedulE
| DATE | RACE | LOCATION | PURSE | AGE | DISTANCE | SURFACE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saturday, December 26 | Empire Trillium Colt Sprint | Belmont Park | $200,000 | 2YO | 6F | Tapeta |
| Saturday, December 26 | Empire Trillium Colt Route | Belmont Park | $200,000 | 2YO | 1 1/16 Mi | Tapeta |
| Saturday, December 26 | Empire Trillium Filly Sprint | Belmont Park | $200,000 | F2YO | 6F | Tapeta |
| Saturday, December 26 | Empire Trillium Filly Route | Belmont Park | $200,000 | F2YO | 1 1/16 Mi | Tapeta |
| Saturday, January 23 | Long Island Derby | Belmont Park | $300,000 | 3YO | 1 1/8 Mi | Tapeta |
| Saturday, January 23 | Long Island Oaks | Belmont Park | $300,000 | F3YO | 1 1/8 Mi | Tapeta |
| Saturday, February 27 | Empire Trillium Colt Sprint | Belmont Park | $200,000 | 3YO | 6F | Tapeta |
| Saturday, February 27 | Empire Trillium Filly Sprint | Belmont Park | $200,000 | F3YO | 6F | Tapeta |
| Saturday, April 24 | Older Boys Sprint | Woodbine | $200,000 | 3&UP | 6F | Tapeta |
| Saturday, April 24 | Older Girls Sprint | Woodbine | $200,000 | F&M 3&UP | 6F | Tapeta |
| Saturday, June 26 | Older Boys Mile | Woodbine | $300,000 | 3&UP | 1 Mi | Turf |
| Saturday, June 26 | Older Girls Mile | Woodbine | $300,000 | F&M 3&UP | 1 Mi | Turf |
| Saturday, July 31 | Older Girls 7F | Woodbine | $200,000 | F&M 3&UP | 7F | Tapeta |
| Saturday, July 31 | Older Boys 7F | Woodbine | $200,000 | 3&UP | 7F | Tapeta |
Dates are tentative and subject to final approval.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The 2026-2027 series will take place across six race days (three at Belmont Park, three at Woodbine), beginning December 26, 2026 and concluding July 31, 2027.
Horses bred in New York or Canada are eligible to participate!
50% of each starting gate is reserved for each jurisdiction, unless either can't fill its allotted quota.
Enrollments for New York-breds can be made by contacting the NYRA Racing Office at (718) 859-2235, or by contacting Racing Secretary Rob MacLennan at rmaclennan@nyrainc.com.
Enrollments for Canadian foals can be made by contacting the Woodbine Racing Office at (416) 523-5588, or by contacting Julie Bell at jab@woodbine.com.
Enrollment Payments
| 3YO & up one-time enrollment fee (Due November 20, 2026) | $350 |
| 2YO enrollment fee (Due June 19, 2026) | $600 |
| Supplement payment for one race | $2,500 |
| Supplement payment for entire series | $7,500 |
Nomination, Entry, Start Payments
| Nomination fee for enrolled horses | Free |
| Entry & start fee | 1% of advertised purse total |
