Eric Johnston Named NYRA Stakes Coordinator

Johnston named NYRA stakes coordinator

Erik Johnston, who three weeks ago announced his retirement from his position as director of racing and sportsbook at Penn National, was named stakes coordinator at the New York Racing Association, it was announced Friday.

Eric Johnston Named NYRA Stakes Coordinator

The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) has appointed Eric Johnston to the position of stakes coordinator, according to a Friday morning press release by the track operator. Johnston brings more than four decades of racing industry experience to his new role, and was previously the director of racing and sportsbook at Penn National. As the new coordinator, Johnston succeeds Andrew Byrnes, who had held the position since 1999 and will retire…

NYRA names Eric Johnson as new stakes coordinator

The New York Racing Association named Eric Johnston as its new stakes coordinator. Johnston brings more than four decades of racing industry experience to his new role. He was previously the director of racing and sportsbook at Penn National, where he led the racing office and was responsible for pari-mutuel and sports-wagering operations. As stakes coordinator, Johnston will oversee the execution and operations required to administer the 230 st…