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Backstretch Employee Service Team (B.E.S.T)

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Caring for the people who care for the horses at Aqueduct, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course

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10/21/2026

🎉 BEST Turned Out Winners at Belmont Park !

Congratulations to our BEST grooms:

🏆 Oct. 16: Jose Luis Garcia (Trainer Kenny McPeek )

🏆 Oct. 17: Salomon Salas (Trainer Ilkay Kantermaci)

Thank you to Adelphi Racing Club for continuing to sponsor BEST Turned Out and recognize the hardworking grooms who care for the horses every day!

10/19/2026

💙 We all deserve the chance to find a little more peace of mind.

For backstretch workers, Backstretch Employee Service Team (BEST) offers free mental health counseling and recovery support, because emotional well-being matters every day.

10/17/2026

✨️ A few moments from Horse Racing Women’s Association 2026!

Always good to connect with women across the racing industry and celebrate the people moving the sport forward together.💙

10/15/2026

🎉 Celebrating our first BEST Turned Out winners at Belmont!

🏆 Oct. 9: Rafael Paez (Trainer: James Ferraro)
🏆 Oct. 10: Jose Gayoss (Trainer: Danny Gargan )

Congratulations to both grooms, and thank you to Adelphi Racing Adelphi Racing Club for bringing its continued support of BEST Turned Out to Belmont!

10/13/2026

☀️ Morning light, rising steam, and the familiar rhythm of the backstretch. Behind these quiet moments are the people who work hard to care for the horses every day.

BEST is here for their health and well-being, providing free healthcare and essential services for backstretch workers.🏇💙

10/10/2026

🍁 Cool mornings, fall colors, and plenty of action on the Oklahoma Training Track as the Breeders’ Cup approaches.

10/08/2026

❤️ We’re so grateful to TCA for continuing to support BEST with another grant.

This support helps us continue providing healthcare, mental health services, recovery support, education, transportation, and other essential resources to backstretch workers.🏇💙

10/06/2026

🎉 BEST Turned Out is continuing at the new Belmont Park every Friday and Saturday!

A big thank you to Adelphi Racing Club for another year of sponsoring BTO during the Saratoga Meet and for continuing to support the program at Belmont. We’re grateful for your continued commitment to recognizing and celebrating the hard work of the grooms who care for our horses every day.

10/04/2026

This , we’re celebrating Hanna!

Thank you for creating a welcoming space where backstretch workers can learn, grow, and feel supported.

We’re lucky to have you as part of the BEST family!💙

10/01/2026

💙 BEST is proud to announce that we have received our G-Designation from NYS OASAS , allowing us to expand our services to include support for individuals experiencing gambling-related concerns.

We remain committed to providing confidential, culturally responsive support and connecting the backstretch community with the resources they need.

Address

2150 Hempstead Tpke
Elmont, NY
11003

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 3pm
Tuesday	9am - 3pm
Wednesday	9am - 3pm
Thursday	9am - 3pm
Friday	9am - 3pm

Telephone

+15164883434

Website

http://www.bestbackstretch.org/

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