Patrick McKenna
@PCMckenna
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VP, Communications, New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA)
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Joined July 2009
Great essay about Warren Buffett by Seth Klarman https://t.co/qDRzb2wclx
theatlantic.com
The most successful investor of all time is retiring. Here’s what made him an American role model.
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Tune in as @RodgerWyland and @MJJ1045 are live from @concordpools for the Friday #BigBoardSports from 10-1! @JordanRaanan 10:30 @TUSidelines 11 @PCMckenna 11:15 @ColemanESPN 11:30 📞518-476-1045 📞518-881-1575 https://t.co/oLhmNgJD4G
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2 more ATR's in '25 w/ @TwinSpires Wknd Prvw 9-12 Fri. at @RemingtonPark w/ @NYRA's @PCMckenna, @SHRP's @NTamm1215, @LaurelPark's @KaliFrancois, @DailyRacingForm's @DRFHersh/@DRFWelsch, @SICscore's @craigdado, @RichEng4ProPick, @James_Scully111, @OaklawnRacing's @3coltshandicap.
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Saratoga Race Course will run unprecedented 51 days of live racing in 2026. Will return to traditional 40-day meet in 2027 after new Belmont Park opens: https://t.co/B7CvMuk7di
dailygazette.com
SARATOGA SPRINGS — Live racing will be conducted for an unprecedented 51 days at Saratoga Race Course in 2026, including the five-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival (BSRF) for the third
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Aqueduct received 4.5” in total. More importantly, current wind chill hovering around 14 degrees with wind gusts in excess of 30 mph. Temperature will continue to drop throughout the afternoon.
📣 Winter storm forces cancellation of live racing Sunday at Aqueduct. Full story ⤵️ https://t.co/ZivDo80lo6
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Following the holiday break, live racing @TheNYRA returns December 26.
📣 Winter storm forces cancellation of live racing Sunday at Aqueduct. Full story ⤵️ https://t.co/ZivDo80lo6
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The Special is going to miss self-proclaimed "World's Oldest Intern" Terry Hill. He was a legendary part of the team who made an impact everywhere he went. Summed up perfectly by @SaratogaTL in this column. https://t.co/AVygTHRS0j
thisishorseracing.com
The letter arrived with a small notepaper from The Yale Club dated 31 X 18 – naturally – in early November and set off what turned into an amazing relationship. Terry Hill, then well into retirement...
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President Trump says he doesn’t like to see his two friends Elise Stefanik and Bruce Blakeman go against each other but calls them both friends and great people and suggests the fight for the nomination could make the winner stronger
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In the wake of his announcement at @UA_RTIP Symposium that @TheNYRA will expand limits on CAW wagering in their pools beginning in January ‘26, @daveorourke1973 visits ATR Wednesday at 10:30a ET to detail decision and discuss fine points.
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It took four years and intense horseplayer pressure for any other U.S. track to replicate NYRA's 2021 restrictions on CAW betting. Will any tracks follow the lead on NYRA CEO David O'Rourke's latest CAW "guardrails"? https://t.co/BuEuoedxZl
paulickreport.com
Starting early in 2026, all CAW wagering on NYRA races will be cut off at one minute to post, though they will be able to bet through more traditional channels
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Taking by far the most aggressive step yet by any US track to manage Computer Assisted Wagering (CAW) play, @TheNYRA will limit CAW play one minute to post in all pools. @1danross reports. https://t.co/HgOGMgB8U5
thoroughbreddailynews.com
The New York Racing Association will limit CAW play to one-minute to post in all pools beginning in January.
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BREAKING: Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is set to announce his bid for New York governor on Tuesday — facing off against Rep. Elise Stefanik for the GOP nomination, The Post has learned. W/ @VaughnEGolden
https://t.co/kGtKloUsHw
nypost.com
Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is expected to announce his bid to be the Republican nominee on Tuesday — as President Trump praises the two GOP members set to square off.
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The panel discussion on computer-assisted wagering at @UA_RTIP Symposium on Racing will be streamed FREE. It is scheduled Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 9:45 a.m. MT/11:45 a.m. ET https://t.co/rDO8nlnOGE
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New York Gaming Facility Location Board chair breaks down recommendation process
spectrumlocalnews.com
The board cited the economic benefits of the casino projects.
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‼️ The pari-mutuel wagering landscape is evolving at a pace unlike anything seen before. Industry leaders and experts will take on one of the sport’s most urgent and complex issues at the 2025 #RacingSymposium. Learn more ➡️ https://t.co/0rd5HNYenz
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Re; today’s cancellation- I completely agree with @andyserling. Nothing more needs to be said. Our presence in this sport stems from a shared passion, and we must recognize that it is a contracting sport. If we fail to collaborate, we will only hasten its decline when we should
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Thoughtful and worth a read…
Letter to the Editor: New York Dates--Let's Elevate the Discussion
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NYTB is committed to working with @TheNYRA and @NewYorkTHA in the best interests of the state's breeding and racing programs. See @1000Naj's full statement:
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We must elevate the discussion surrounding the New York racing calendar beyond the current, unproductive focus on the total number of racing dates. This metric is ultimately irrelevant if not tied to the overall quality and economic viability of our product. Arguing over the
"NYRA, horsemen's group at impasse over number of racing dates" @DRFHegarty has the details. https://t.co/fmDfWRkAyE
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