Columbus, OH – According to Paulick Report, “In order to cover the cost the Horseracing Integrity And Safety Authority has assessed to the state of New York, a per-start fee will be implemented at NYRA tracks beginning on July 14.

“HISA has approved a structure which will equally split the payment responsibilities of New York’s $1.6 million assessment between the New York Racing Association and the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association.

“Confirmed by William Alempijevic, the executive director of NYTHA, the horsemen’s organization will begin charging a per-start fee in order to cover its $800,000. The program will begin at Saratoga on July 14.

“The per-start fee for each NYRA track is as follows: $90 at Saratoga Race Course, $70 at Belmont Park, and $50 at Aqueduct.”

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