The New York Racing Association is “100% committed” to race day security barns, but has taken immediate action to address concerns expressed by horsemen at Saratoga Race Course, NYRA president Charles E. Hayward said July 29.


Hayward’s remarks, contained in a NYRA press release, came after discussions July 26 with horsemen on improving the quality and safety of the security barns. Hayward said that improvements have been made and others are underway.


“We are 100 percent committed to maintaining the raceday security barns at NYRA tracks,” Hayward said. “We think it’s an important step in improving the integrity of racing. I met with a group of trainers at the security barn on Tuesday afternoon, and was presented with their concerns. NYRA has taken immediate action to address those concerns.


“I am pleased to have broad support among owners and trainers, including trainers who are board members of the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association

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