Belmont Park Spring/Summer Brochure 2010
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n Party at the Park
On Friday, June 18th, Belmont Park will be hosting thebiggestpartyonLongIsland!Startyourweekendwitha3:00 p.m. post time and a party that includes food anddrinkspecials,alongwithagreatliveconcerteventthatstarts in the Festival Tent after the conclusion of liveracing(approximately7:15p.m.). It’saneasydecisiontojoinusatBelmontParkforanafternoonandeveningfilledwiththebestinliveracing,food,drinks,andmusic!
Big Shot Tribute Band – The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience!PartyatthePark’s feature band, BigShot,playsBillyJoel’shitsongsinatributesospot-onthatBillyJoelhimselfsaid“Theyhadahard timeconvincingmethat itwasn’tme.”Comprisedofprofessional,nationaltouringmusicians,BigShotiscommittedtotheaccuratereproductionofBillyJoel’s repertoire, and is versatile enough to also coverElton John, The Beatles, Journey, Paul McCartney, MarcCohn,Aerosmith,BonJoviandmanyothers!
n Independence Day Barbeque
BelmontPark’sspaciousbackyardistheidealsettingforaperfectIndependenceDayBarbeque!Sunday,July4alsohighlights great graded stakes action with the Prioress(GI),andotherexcitingfeatureraces.Bringthefamily,andenjoyFamilyFunDayactivitiesinthebackyardfromnoon–4:00p.m.It’sacelebrationnottobemissed!
n Family Fun Days on Sundays presented by Coca-Cola
Lookingforagreat,affordableplacetospendwithyourkids on a Sunday afternoon? Belmont Park has youranswer with Family Fun Day! The beautiful BelmontBackyardandPicnicAreacomealivewithavarietyoffunandexcitingactivitiesandgames that theentire familycanenjoy.EverySundayfeaturesponyrides,apettingzoo,facepainters,andgiantinflatables.Wealsohavespecialactivitiesscheduledforeachweek,asfollows:
May 2: Safari in the Park on Opening Weekend!FacePainters,Ponies,aReptileShowandaSafariAdventure
May 9: Happy Mother’s Day!PettingZoo,GiantBubbleStation,andInflatableTwister
May 16: A Day at the Races!TemporaryTattooist,BMXSlide,andRaceCarObstacleCourse
May 23: Arrrr! Pirate Day!HennaArtist,PirateFunHouse,andTropicalObstacleCourse
May 30: Memorial Day at Beautiful Belmont Park!TropicalJewelry,HairBeadingStation,SurfBoardSimulator
June 13: Western Round-Up!Ponies,aBungeeBull,and500BandanaCrafts
June 20: Happy Father’s Day!SportsObstacleCourse,Multi-TalentShows,andTeeBall
June 27: Outer Space Blast-Off!AlienLaserTag,GalaxyExplorer,andCraftBooths
July 4: Happy Birthday, America!StateFairBounce,CarnivalBoothsandGames,andRapidFire
July 11: Dime Savings Bank Presents: Join the Circus!CarouselBounce,PettingZoo,andWildOneInflatable
July 18: Fiesta Fabulosa en el Parque!HumanPiñataBall,500MaracasCraftBooth,andTracklessTrain
All Family Fun Day activities are FREE! A $1 charitabledonation is collected for the pony rides. Belmont Parkgeneral admission is only $3, and children under 12 areadmittedFREE!
n Breakfast at Belmont Park
OneofthemostpopularprogramsthatwerunisBreakfastat Belmont Park! Get a behind-the-scenes look at theworldofthoroughbredracing,includingguidedtramtoursofBelmont’shistoricstablearea,tracksidecommentaryoflivemorningworkouts,andstartinggatedemonstrations!
BreakfastatBelmontParkisopentothepubliconweekendsand holidays during the Belmont Spring/Summer Meet(May1–July18),withthefollowingexceptions:TherewillbenoBreakfastprogramonSaturday,June5,andSunday,June6andtherewillbenotramtouronSaturday,July17andSunday,July18.
AdmissionandactivitiestoBreakfastatBelmontParkarefree,andanoptionalbreakfastcanbepurchased.Hours:7:00a.m.to9:30a.m.
n 2010 Belmont Park Spring/Summer Meet Promotional Calendar
Friday,April30–Saturday,May22 BelmontStakesPrizePackageContest
Saturday,May1 KentuckyDerbySimulcast
Sunday,May2 FamilyFunDay
Sunday,May9 Mother’sDayCelebration
Sunday,May9 FamilyFunDay
Saturday,May15 PreaknessSimulcast
Sunday,May16 FamilyFunDay
Sunday,May23 FamilyFunDay
Sunday,May30 WorldofHorses
Sunday,May30 FamilyFunDay
Monday,May31 MemorialDayRacingfeaturing theMetropolitanHandicap
Saturday,May29–Friday,June4 BelmontStakesFestival
Saturday,June5 BelmontStakesDay
Sunday,June13 FamilyFunDay
Friday,June18 PartyatthePark,3p.m.FirstPost
Saturday,June19–Sunday,June20 NYBaseballInterleaguePromotion
Sunday,June20 Father’sDayCelebration
Sunday,June20 FamilyFunDay
Saturday,June26–Sunday,June27 BelmontParkHandicappingContest
Sunday,June27 FamilyFunDay
Sunday,July4 IndependenceDayBBQ
Sunday,July4 FamilyFunDay
Sunday,July11 FamilyFunDay presentedbyDimeSavingsBank
Sunday,July18 FamilyFunDay
n Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 5Don’t miss the crown jewel of New York racing!Inadditionto the World Famous Belmont Stakes, the day featuresadditional graded races, including the Woodford ReserveManhattan Handicap (GI), the Betfair TVG Acorn (GI), theWoodyStephenspresentedbyEmiratesAirline,andtheJustaGame(GI).Forticketinformation,visitwww.nyra.com.
Guaranteed Great Day of Wagering! With a full wageringmenuincludinga$1MillionGuaranteedAllStakesPick6anda$1MillionGuaranteedAllStakesPick4,therewillbeplentyofopportunitiestomakeamintonBelmontStakesDay.
Belmont Stakes Prize Package! Sign up online at www.belmontstakes.comforyourFREEchancetowinairfare,hotelcourtesyoftheGardenCityHotel,andpremierticketstotheBelmontStakes.RegistrationisopenfromApril30–May22.
New Belmont Stakes Website!NYRAhasupdatedtheofficialsiteoftheBelmontStakesfor2010,www.belmontstakes.com.Visit thissite forallof the informationyouneedregardingthebiggestdayinNewYorkracing.
Belmont Stakes Community Festivals!NYRAworkscloselywiththelocalBelmontParkcommunityandisproudtobeapartofthefinestBelmontStakescommunityeventsaround.
• Saturday, May 29–BelmontStakes/ElmontParade
• Sunday, May 30–ElmontCommunityDayatBelmontPark
• Friday, June 4–FloralParkStreetFestival
• Friday, June 4–GardenCityStreetFestival
NYRA Rewards is your opportunity to earn cash rewardsjust by wagering on the races, whether it’s on NYRA races orsimulcastevents!Signupforanaccountatwww.nyra.comandwageron-track,overthephone,ontheinternet,orusingmobilewagering supported devices such as Blackberrys, iPhones, orJava and Windows-based instruments. NYRA Rewards offers afullsimulcastmenuofthebestracetracksignalscoast-to-coastpluseveningraceprograms.NYRARewardsmembersenjoythefollowingperks:
• ExpressFundingUpto$500perDay• OpenSevenDaysaWeek• EarntheHighestCashRebatesintheIndustry• NoMinimumBalance• NoWageringFees
Earning Cash Back!NYRARewardsoffers themostgenerouscashrewardsstructureofanyadvancedepositwageringprogramin racing!Members receiveonepoint foreverydollarwageredonNYRAracesandahalfpoint foreverydollarwageredonasimulcastevent.Nopointsareawardedfora$2.10pari-mutuelpayoff,basedona$2wager.Pointsaretotaledattheendofeachmonthandcashrewardsaredepositedintoyouraccountbasedonyourmonthlywageringvolume.Thefirstdayofeachmonthbeginsanewwagering/rewardscycle.
n Belmont Park Handicapping ContestTheannualBelmontParkHandicappingContestwillbeheldonSaturday,June26&Sunday,June27.Thefirst threefinishersin the contest will gain entry to the NTRA/Daily Racing FormNationalHandicappingChampionship,whichisscheduledtotakeplacenextJanuaryinLasVegas,NV.Therearealsogreatcashprizesforthetop20finishers,andthehighestoverallbankrollafterdaysoneandtwo.Contestslotsarelimited,somakesuretosendinyourapplicationsoon!Formoreinformation,[email protected].
n Spring/Summer Meet Stakes Schedule
Date Stakes Purse
April30 WestchesterHandicap(GIII) $100,000
May1 BeaugayHandicap(GIII) $100,000
May1 FortMarcyHandicap(GIII) $100,000
May2 NYStallionStakes– $100,000 ParkAvenueDivision
May2 NYStallionStakes– $100,000 TimesSquareDivision
May8 DwyerStakes(GII) $200,000
May15 ShuveeHandicap(GII) $150,000
May22 SheepsheadBayStakes(GII) $150,000
May23 NYStallionStakes– $75,000 Cupecoy’sJoyDivision
May23 NYStallionStakes– $75,000 SpectacularBidDivision
May29 VagrancyHandicap(GII) $150,000
May30 KingstonHandicap $100,000 (NewYorkBreds)
May30 MountVernonHandicap $100,000 (NewYorkBreds)
May31 MetropolitanMileHandicap(GI) $500,000
May31 SandsPointHandicap(GII) $150,000
June4 HillPrinceStakes(GIII) $100,000
June4 BrooklynHandicap(GII) $200,000
June5 BelmontStakes(GI) $1,000,000
June5 WoodfordReserve $400,000 ManhattanHandicap(GI)
June5 TrueNorthHandicap(GII) $250,000
June5 WoodyStephensStakes $250,000 PresentedbyEmiratesAirline(GII)
June5 JustAGameStakes(GI) $400,000
June5 BetfairTVGAcornStakes(GI) $300,000
June12 OgdenPhippsHandicap(GI) $250,000
June19 NewYorkStakes(GII) $150,000
June20 BouwerieStakes $100,000 (NewYorkBreds)
June20 MikeLeeStakes $100,000 (NewYorkBreds)
June26 MotherGoose(GI) $250,000
July3 SuburbanHandicap(GII) $300,000
July4 PrioressStakes(GI) $250,000
July5 Bedo’RosesHandicap(GIII) $150,000
July10 Mano’WarStakes(GI) $500,000
July17 JaipurStakes(GIII) $200,000
NYRA REWARDS Schedule
Point Level WPS 2-Horse ExoticBronze 2,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.50%BronzePlus 4,000 1.75% 1.75% 2.00%Silver 8,000 1.75% 2.00% 2.50%SilverPlus 20,000 1.75% 2.50% 3.50%Gold 40,000 2.25% 2.75% 4.00%GoldPlus 80,000 2.75% 3.00% 5.00%Platinum 150,000 3.00% 3.50% 6.00%PlatinumPlus 300,000 3.00% 4.50% 8.00%Diamond 500,000 3.00% 6.00% 9.00%
WPS: Win,Place,Show 2-Horse: DailyDouble,Exacta,QuinellaExotic: Trifecta,Superfecta,Pick3,Pick4,Pick6,GrandSlam
n Your Event… Our Venue… Imagine the Possibilities…
Beautiful Belmont Park provides an intimate and elegantsettingforgroupsofanynatureandisaparticularlydramaticdestination for corporate events. Dine in the spaciousMarquee Tent or in the Garden Terrace, which rests highabove Belmont Park’s sweeping mile-and-a-half oval. Enjoysuperbfare,spectacularviewsandunparalleledservicewhileexperiencing thoroughbred racing at its finest. All optionsinclude admission, program and luncheon. Drink packagescanbeaddedonatanadditionalcost.Children (ages3-12)are2/3rdsoftheregularprice.Packagesandmenuscanalsobecustomizedtofitclientneeds.
NYRA has simplified the restaurant reservation system with the creation of a new toll free dining reservations phone number, (888) 516-NYRA, that guests can call to make reservations at Aqueduct Racetrack, Saratoga Race Course, and, of course, Beautiful Belmont Park!
• The Belmont West Wing: The Belmont West Wing islocatedonthe2ndFlooroftheClubhousedirectlyabovethefinishline,anditoverlooksthetrack.
• The Executive Box:TheExecutiveBoxislocatedonthe2ndFlooroftheClubhouseoverlookingthetrack.
• The Turf & Field Club:TheTurf&FieldClubis locatedonthe4thFlooroftheClubhouseanditoverlooksthetrack.Thisisoneofourmostpopularprivaterooms.
• The Marquee Tent: The Marquee Tent is located in thebackyardareaoftheClubhouse.Privatebathrooms,bettingwindowsandentrancesareofferedtoeachclientwhobookstheMarquee.
• The Belmont Café:TheBelmontCaféislocatedonthe1stFlooroftheClubhouseanditoverlooksthetrack.Clientsusingthisroomalsohaveaccesstodoorsleadingoutsideiftheyareinterestedinwatchingtheracefrombehindthefence.
• The Garden Terrace Dining Room:TheGardenTerraceDiningRoomislocatedonthe4thFlooroftheClubhouseandisourlargestpartyroom.
• Top of the Stretch:Tracksidepicnicfacilitiesforpartiesof 8 up to 250, featuring umbrella-shaded tables, charcoalgrills, stretch-run views, and the opportunity to cater yourowneventatBelmontPark.Coolersarepermitted,noglassbottles,please.
• The Festival Tent: The Festival Tent is located in thebackyardareaoftheGrandstand.Theplaygroundarea,bettingwindowsandrestroomsareeasilyaccessiblefromthisarea.
Visit our website: http://www.nyragroupsales.com/ for more information, or to download our printable brochure.
n Belmont Park Policies
COOLERS
Fans may bring coolers into the picnic areas in thegrandstandbackyard,andtheTopoftheStretch.Coolerswillnotbeallowed inanyotherareaatthetrack.Glasscontainersarenotallowedanywhereinthepark.Asinthepast,fanscanbringincoolerscontainingcansorplasticbottles.
AllcoolerswillbesubjecttosearchbyNYRAsecurity.
Nocoolersofanykindwillbepermittedinthebuildings,includingallseatingareas,orontheapronofthetrack.
Fans with coolers should enter the track at either thepaddockorwestendadmissiongates.Coolerswillnotbeallowedthroughtheclubhousegate.
NOTE: On Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 5, 2010, 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 attempt to make sure that people drink responsibly.
ATTIRE
ElegantattirehaslongbeenatraditionatBelmontPark.LadiesandGentlemenwhohonorthistraditionarealwaysappreciated.
Box Seats Gentlemen:Suitsorsportsjackets(tieoptional).Ladies:Dresses,skirtsorslackoutfits.Absolutelynoshortsorjeans.
Garden Terrace Dress Code ElegantattirehaslongbeenatraditionatBelmontPark.LadiesandGentlemenwhohonorthistraditionarealwaysappreciated.
Elegant attire is recommended: Gentlemen should wearsuitsorsportsjackets.Ladiesshouldweardresses,skirtsorpantsuits.
Business casual is acceptable attire: Gentlemen arerequired to wear collared shirts. Suits or sports jacketsare optional. No shorts or abbreviated wear permitted.Management reserves the right to use its discretion to determine acceptable attire.
Clubhouse Properattireatdiscretionofmanagement.Noabbreviatedattire.Gentlemenmaynotweartanktops.
n Parking & Admission
PARKING
General Parking is now FREE($10onBelmontStakesDay)
Preferred Parking is now only $2 ($25or$40onBelmontStakesDay)
Valet Parking is now only $5 (NoValetParkingonBelmontStakesDay)
ADMISSION
General Grandstand Admission:$3($10onBelmontStakesDay)
Clubhouse Admission:$5($20onBelmontStakesDay)
TRACK SERVICES
DIME ATM Machines:Foryourconvenience,DimeSavingsBankATMsare locatedonthefirstandsecondfloorsoftheGrandstand,thesecond,third,andfourthfloorsoftheClubhouse.
Binocular Rentals:LocatedonthesecondfloorClubhouseadjacent to theescalatorand thefirstfloorGrandstandoppositethePresselevator.
Coat Check: At the binocular stands located on thesecondfloorClubhouseadjacenttotheescalatorandthefirstfloorGrandstandoppositethePresselevator.
Personal Handicapping Stations: Located on the firstand second floor Clubhouse, the Personal HandicappingStations offer serious handicappers their privacy withpersonal desktops and televisions. Cost is $3 per day;ticketsmaybepurchasedat thesecondfloorCustomerServiceInformationBooth.
Race Replay Centers:LocatedonthesecondfloorintheClubhouseandGrandstand.
First Aid:Locatedinthebasement.
Lost and Found: Located in the Security Office in thebasement.
n Directions
BY CAR• FromManhattan:QueensMidtownTunneltoLongIsland Expressway,EasttoCrossIslandParkway,SouthtoExit26-D.
• FromBrooklyn:BeltParkway,EasttoCrossIslandParkway,North toExit26-D,orBrooklyn-QueensExpresswaytoLongIsland Expressway,EasttoCrossIslandParkway,SouthtoExit26-D.
• FromQueens:GrandCentralParkway,EasttoCrossIslandParkway, SouthtoExit26-DorBeltParkway,EasttoCrossIslandParkway, NorthtoExit26-D.
• FromStatenIsland:VerrazanoBridgetoBeltParkway,Eastto CrossIslandParkway,NorthtoExit26-D.
• FromLongIsland:NorthernStateParkwayorLongIslandExpress way,WesttoCrossIslandParkway,SouthtoExit26-DorSouthern StateParkway,WesttoCrossIslandParkway,NorthtoExit26-D.
• FromNewJersey: (North):GeorgeWashingtonBridgetoCrossBronxExpressway,to ThrogsNeckBridgetoCrossIslandParkway,SouthtoExit26-D.
(South):AnyInterstatebridgetoStatenIslandExpresswayto VerrazanoBridgetoBeltParkway,EasttoCrossIslandParkway, NorthtoExit26-D.
• FromConnecticutandWestchester:AnyroutetoThrogsNeck BridgetoCrossIslandParkway,SouthtoExit26-D.
LOCAL BUS SERVICE• N6(MTALongIslandBus):
OperatesalongHempsteadTurnpike,WestHempstead,FranklinSquare,Elmont,HollisandJamaica.FromJamaica,thebusstartsatJamaicaBusTerminal(165thStreet&89thAvenue)andrunsalongHillsideAvenuetoFrancisLewisBlvd.toHempsteadAve.StopsinfrontofBelmontPark.Connections:TransferfromtheFTrainateither169thStreetor179thStreetstations.
• Q110(MTABus):
Serviceprovidedevery20minutestoandfromBelmontduringracingdays.BusesareavailableatParsonsBlvd.andHillsideAvenueandfromParsonsBlvd.&ArcherAve.,andvariouslocationseastboundonJamaicaAvenueandHempsteadAvenueinQueens.Thesebusespickupanddischargedirectlyoutsidetheadmissionboothsatthewestendofthetrack.Connections:TransferfromFTrainatParsons&Hillside;TransferfromETrainatParsons&Archer.
• Q2(MTABus):
OriginatesattheJamaicaBusTerminal(165thStreet&89thAve.)andrunsalongHillsideAve.to187thPlacetoHollisAve.andendsatHempsteadAve.and225thStreetadjacenttoBelmontPark.Connections:TransferfromFTrainat169thStreetor179thStreetstations.
BY SUBWAYTaketheFtrainto169thstreetor179thstreetthentaketheN6ortheQ2bustoBelmontortaketheEtraintoJamaicaCenter(ParsonsBlvd.)andthentaketheQ110bustoBelmont.
BY TRAINPassengerscanboardtheLongIslandRailroadatPennStation,WoodsideorJamaica.ResidentsofBrooklyn,ForestHillsandKewGardenscanmakeconnectionsatJamaica.