The Aqueduct Racetrack: "Big A" is a thoroughbred horse-racing facility in Queens, New York. The racetrack opened up in 1894 by the Queens County Jockey Club and in 1955 the Greater New York Association took over Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, Saratoga Race Course, and Jamaica Racetrack. Aqueduct Racetrack is the only racetrack within the New York City limits and houses the New York Racing Association's headquarters.