Record-Setting 2025: Rice Leads NYRA Trainers and Owners

Linda Rice set a new mark on the New York circuit in 2025. She finished the year with 172 wins from 808 starts and $9,561,873 in purses, the most wins by any trainer in a single NYRA season.

The record-breaking 165th win came on December 12, when Snide won at 28-1. Rice also won her fourth straight Aqueduct fall title (31 wins) and was NYRA’s leading owner for the year, with 61 wins and $2,833,134 in purses.

Stakes highlights included Sand Devil in the Damon Runyon and Sheriff Bianco in the Say Florida Sandy.

“2025 has been a great year overall.”

Linda Rice, crediting her team for “putting in the hours, energy, and expertise”

Sources: BloodHorse, TDN