The labour dispute that threatened to derail this weekend’s Belmont Stakes has been settled.

“I am pleased that by coming together, NYRA and IBEW Local 3 have been able to forge a labor contract agreement that helps allow the much-anticipated Belmont Stakes to be held this weekend,” Governor Andrew M. Cuomo said. “With the potential for the nation’s first Triple Crown in more than three decades, this year’s Belmont Stakes holds particular excitement for horse racing fans here in New York and across the globe. I applaud the negotiating units on both sides for their hard work and commitment in reaching an agreement.”

Now race fans can truly get excited as I’ll Have Another attempts to become the next Triple Crown winner this Saturday, June 9th at Belmont Park. Visit http://www.belmontstakes.com/ for more information.