Final stretch: NYC’s last horse track, Aqueduct, ending live races

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New York City’s last horse racing track, Aqueduct, known for legendary thoroughbreds such as Seabiscuit and Secretariat, is set to end live races after over 130 years. The track will continue to offer betting on televised races through simulcasting until September 7.

New York City’s last horse racing track, where Seabiscuit, Man O’ War, Secretariat and other legendary thoroughbreds graced the winner’s circle during the sport’s heyday, is on its final stretch. After more than 130 years, the once grand Aqueduct track is set to run its last live races this weekend. The track, located next to John F. Kennedy International Airport in Queens, will remain open for betting on televised races — known as simulcasting — through Sept. 7.