The Backstretch Employee Service Team of New York (B.E.S.T.) is committed to improving the health and livelihood of the backstretch workers - men and women - who care for the horses at the Aqueduct, Belmont and Saratoga racetracks. We commit to this mission by providing high quality and comprehensive programs in health care and alcohol and substance abuse counseling. B.E.S.T understands the foundation and success of the thoroughbred racing industry is absolutely dependent upon the health and welfare of its industrious backstretch workers.