It's a new era in New York! An abundance of exciting new bonuses, increases, and incentives are launching fall 2026. There's never been a better time to participate in New York racing.
RECORD OVERNIGHT PURSES
Belmont Park 2026 fall purses to increase an average of 15%
| Race | 2026 Purse | 2025 Purse | % Increase |
| MSW | $100,000 | $85,000 | +17.6% |
| Allowance 1X | $105,000 | $88,000 | +19.3% |
| Allowance 2X | $108,000 | $90,000 | +20.0% |
| Str 1X | $75,000 | $65,000 | +15.4% |
| MSW (NY) | $100,000 | $80,000 | +25.0% |
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Allowance 1X (NY) |
$105,000 | $81,000 | +29.6% |
| Allowance 2X (NY | $108,000 | $82,000 | +31.7% |
EMPIRE TRILLIUM SERIES
An All-New Stakes Series at Belmont Park and Woodbine
A 14-race program restricted to horses foaled in New York or Canada worth $3.2 million in total purses!
The Belmont Park leg will feature eight stakes worth $1.8 million in purses; the Woodbine slate includes six stakes worth $1.4 million.
50% of each starting gate is reserved for each jurisdiction, unless either can't fill its allotted quota.
2026-2027 Schedule
Dates are tentative and subject to final approval.
| 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 |
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 |
