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Belmont Park
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CONTACT |
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There are three different general phone numbers for the
New York Racing Association that correspond to race meetings
at the three different racetracks operated by The NYRA.
Aqueduct (Jan. 1 to April 30, 2006 and Oct. 25 to Dec.
31, 2006): 1-718-641-4700
Belmont Park (May 3 to July 22, 2006): 1-516-488-6000
Saratoga (July 26 to Sept. 4, 2006): 1-518-584-6200
Belmont Park (Sept. 8 to Oct. 22, 2006): 1-516-488-6000
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BELMONT PARK |
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Belmont Park is a 430-acre racetrack in Elmont, N.Y.
There will be two race meetings at Belmont Park in 2006: the
59-day Spring/Summer meeting will be from May 3 to July 22;
and the 33-day Fall Championship meeting will be from Sept.
8 to Oct. 22. Belmont Park is the home of the 138th Running
of the Belmont Stakes on June 10, 2006.
2006 Belmont Park Spring/Summer Meeting: Wednesday,
May 3 to Saturday, July 22 (59 days)
Dark Mondays and Tuesdays, except Monday, May 30
(Memorial Day); Monday, July 3 (Independence Day
Observance); and Tuesday, July 4 (Independence Day). Also
dark on Wednesday, May 31; Wednesday, July 5; and Thursday,
July 6.
Post Times: 1 p.m. Eastern daily, except on Twilight
Racing Fridays. First race post time on Belmont Stakes Day,
Saturday, June 10 is Noon Eastern.
Twilight Racing Friday: All Fridays, from June 16
through July 21. Post time 3 p.m.
2006 Belmont Park Fall Championship Meeting: Friday,
Sept. 8 to Sunday, Oct. 22 (33 days)
Dark Mondays and Tuesdays, except Monday, Oct. 9
(Columbus Day). Also dark on Wednesday, Oct. 13.
Post Times: 1 p.m. daily.
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BELMONT BY THE NUMBERS |
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Main Course: 1 1/2 Miles
Last Turn to Finish on Main Track: 1,097 feet
Widener Turf Course: 1 5/16 Miles
Inner Turf Course: 1 3/16 Miles
Attendance Capacity: 85,000 - 90,000
Parking Capacity: 18,500 Cars
Trackside Dining: 2,300
Total Seating Capacity: 32,941
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PARKING |
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Parking Gates Open: 10:45 a.m.
daily
General Parking: $2
Preferred Parking: $4
Valet Parking: $6; No valet parking on Belmont Stakes
Day
Handicapped parking is available near the Clubhouse and
Grandstand.
Courtesy Shuttle Bus service is available from all general
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ADMISSION |
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Gates Open at 11 a.m.
Grandstand Admission: $2; Grandstand admission on
Twilight Racing Fridays is free until 1 p.m., when regular
price applies.
Clubhouse Admission: $5; Clubhouse admission on
Twilight Racing Fridays is $3 until 1 p.m., when regular
price applies.
Children under 12 are free when accompanied with an
adult.
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ATTIRE |
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Elegant attire has long been a
tradition at Belmont Park. Ladies and Gentlemen who honor
this tradition are always appreciated.
Box Seats
Gentlemen: Suits or sports jackets (tie optional).
Ladies: Dresses, skirts or slack outfits. Absolutely no
shorts or jeans.
Garden Terrace Restaurant
Elegant attire is recommended: Gentlemen should wear
suits or sports jackets. Ladies should wear dresses, skirts
or pant suits. No jeans, shorts or abbreviated wear is
permitted.
Business casual is acceptable attire: Gentlemen are
required to wear collared shirts. Suits or sports jackets
are optional. No jeans, shorts or abbreviated wear
permitted. Management reserves the right to use its
discretion to determine acceptable attire.
Exception: On Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 10,
2006, the following Dress Code applies in the Garden
Terrace: Gentlemen are required to wear suits or sports
jackets; Ladies are required to wear dresses, skirts or pant
suits.
Clubhouse
Proper attire at discretion of management. No abbreviated
attire. Gentlemen may not wear tank tops.
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COOLERS |
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Fans may bring coolers into the
backyard of the grandstand at Belmont Park. Coolers will not
be allowed in any other area at the track. Glass containers
will not be allowed to be brought into the track. As in the
past, fans can bring in coolers containing cans or plastic
bottles.
All coolers will be subject to search by NYRA security.
No coolers of any kind will be permitted in the buildings,
including all seating areas, or on the apron of the track.
Fans with coolers should enter the track at either the
paddock or west end admission gates. Coolers will not be
allowed through the clubhouse gate.
NOTE: On Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 10, 2006,
no alcoholic beverages of any kind will be permitted to be
brought into the facility. The restriction regarding alcohol
has been enacted in the interest of patron safety and in an
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TRACK SERVICES |
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Binocular Rentals
Located on the second floor Clubhouse adjacent to the
escalator and the first floor Grandstand opposite the Press
elevator.
ATM Machines
For your convenience, ATM machines are at the following
locations:
* First floor Grandstand near the end mutuel window
closest to finish line.
* Second floor Grandstand opposite the Belmont Grill.
* Second floor Clubhouse opposite the Clubhouse
elevator.
Coat Check
At the binocular stands located on the second floor
Clubhouse adjacent to the escalator and the first floor
Grandstand opposite the Press elevator.
Personal Handicapping Stations
Located on the first and second floor Clubhouse, the
Personal Handicapping Stations offer serious handicappers
their privacy with personal desktops and televisions. Cost
is $3 per day; tickets may be purchased at the second floor
Customer Service Information Booth.
Race Replay Centers
Located on the second floor in the Clubhouse and Grandstand.
First Aid
Located in the basement.
Lost and Found
Located in the Security Office in the basement.
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BELMONT BROADCASTING |
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Thoroughbred Action, the
half-hour race-replay show, or Inside Racing, the
weekly half-hour magazine show, are broadcast daily on Fox
Sports New York.
Thoroughbred Action replays races and shows results
and payoffs for each New York raceday.
Inside Racing includes timely features and races of
the week; it is broadcast on non-racedays during the month.
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ADDRESSES |
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Physical Address:
Belmont Park
2150 Hempstead Turnpike
Elmont NY 11003
Mailing Address:
New York Racing Association
PO Box 90
Jamaica NY 11417
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2006 BELMONT STAKES |
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Reserved Seat Applications for the
138th running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 10,
2006, are now available.
Click Here to
download a copy of the 2006 Belmont Stakes Reserved Seat
Application.
Applications must be received by Feb. 28, 2006, to be
eligible for the reserved seat drawing. Please make checks
payable to "NYRA".
For more information, call (718) 641-4700 X732.
Additionally, there is space for thousands of fans in
first-come, first-served seating. The Grandstand, Backyard
and Trackside Apron area offer plenty of free benches,
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HOTELS AND MOTELS |
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The Long Island Convention and Visitors
Bureau can be an invaluable resource. Call them at (631)
951-3900 or (877) FUNONLI. Or go online to licvb.com.
Garden City Hotel
45 Seventh Street
Garden City, N.Y.
(516) 747-3000
Rates: $250 Single / $255 Double
Amenities: Pool, spa, salon, restaurants, lounge, 24-hour
room service and night club.
Floral Park Motel
30 Jericho Turnpike
Floral Park, N.Y.
(516) 775-7777
Rates: $130 Single/$160 Double (Listed rates are for Belmont
Stakes Week June 1 to 9.)
Amenities: Continental Breakfast, free newspaper and
parking.
Inn at Great Neck
30 Cutter Mill Road
Great Neck, N.Y.
(516) 773-2000
Rates: $179 and up
Amenities: All rooms have minibars, television with VCR, CD
players, 24-hour room service and two blocks from Long
Island Railroad train to Manhattan.
Marriott Hotel
101 James Doolittle Ave.
Uniondale, N.Y.
(516) 794-3800
Rates: $219 and up.
Amenities: Pool, spa, restaurant and lounge.
Roslyn Claremont Hotel
1221 Old Northern Blvd.
Roslyn, N.Y.
(516) 625-2700
Rates: $205 Single and Double; Suites start at $255
Amenities: European style luxury accommodations, fitness
club, restaurant and lounge.
Wingate Inn
821 Stewart Ave.
Garden City, N.Y.
(516) 705-9000
Rates: $152 single and double
Amenities: 24-hour business center, fitness center and
whirlpool and complimentary continental breakfast.
Holiday Inn of Westbury
369 Old Country Road
Carle Place, NY 11514
(516) 997-5000
Rates: USD$169.00
Amenities: Complimentary Continental Breakfast, free
newspaper and parking, pool, restaurant, lounge, business
center, fitness center, walking distance to train station.
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BREAKFAST AT BELMONT |
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Enjoy a leisurely trackside breakfast
while watching the horses breeze through their morning
workouts as Mary Ryan announces the action on the track.
Then take a free 20-minute guided tram tour through the barn
area (weather permitting). Participate in a Starting Gate
demonstration. Finally a Paddock Show will teach you about a
typical day in the life of a Thoroughbred. Offered weekends
and most holidays during the spring meeting (May 3 to July
16) and through the end of September, from 7 to 9:30 a.m.
Low-cost breakfast fare is available. Weekday accommodations
are available for groups.
Time: 7 to 9:30 a.m.
Tram Tour: First tram is at 9 a.m. No tram tour on Saturday,
July 22, 2006.
Schedule Note: There will be no Breakfast at Belmont Program
on Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 10, 2006 or Saturday,
July 22.
Menu Note: Continental breakfast only on Sunday, June 11,
and Closing Day, Saturday, July 22.
Belmont Park is cleared at the conclusion of the Breakfast
at Belmont Program. Patrons who wish to attend the
afternoon's races are charged admission upon re-entering
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CASHING MUTUEL TICKETS BY MAIL |
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Winning pari-mutuel tickets from all
races conducted in 2005 at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park
and Saratoga Race Course must be cashed on or before March
31, 2006. They can be cashed during any race day at Belmont
Park through October 30, 2005 or at Aqueduct from November
2, 2005 through March 31, 2006. You cannot cash winning NYRA
mutuel tickets at any other racetrack or OTB.
Winning NYRA mutuel tickets may also be sent by certified or
registered mail to the following address and must be
received no later than March 31, 2006:
New York Racing Association
ATTN: Mutuel Dept.
PO Box 90
Jamaica NY 11417
The physical address for NYRA is the following:
Aqueduct Race Track
110-00 Rockaway Blvd.
Jamaica NY 11417
It is advised that you keep copies for your records.
For winnings that exceed 300-1 odds - more than $600 - the
Internal Revenue Service requires that a W2-G Tax Form is
completed. This form requires two proofs of identity: 1,
Copy of Driver's License; and 2, Copy of Social Security
Card or a card that establishes your identity and includes
your social security number. |
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Track Diagram |
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