Belmont Park
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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. |
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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 143rd Running of the Belmont Stakes on June 9, 2023. |
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BELMONT BY THE NUMBERS |
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Main Course: 1 1/2 Miles |
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PARKING |
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| Parking Gates Open: 10:45 a.m.
daily (Belmont Stakes Day: 8:15am) |
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ADMISSION |
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Gates Open at 11 a.m. (except on Belmont Stakes Day)
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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. People 12 years and over must abide by the dress code. Paddock & Winner's Circle No shorts or abbreviated wear permitted. Gentlemen - collared shirts required. Box Seats Gentlemen: Suits or sports jackets (tie optional). Ladies: Dresses, skirts or slack outfits. Absolutely no shorts or jeans. Grandstand Shirts and shoes required. Clubhouse (General) Proper attire at management's discretion. No short shorts, cut-offs or abbreviated wear permitted. Gentlemen - No tank tops. 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 9, 2023, 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 9, 2023, 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. |
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Barber Shop |
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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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2023 BELMONT STAKES |
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Reserved Seat Applications for the 143rd running of the Belmont Stakes on Saturday, June 9, 2023, will be posted here when available. Click here to download the 2023 Belmont Stakes Reserved Seating Lottery Application Applications must be received by Feb. 28, 2023, to be eligible for the reserved seat drawing. Please make checks payable to "NYRA". For more information, call (718) 641-4700 . 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, chairs and picnic tables. |
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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 1 to July 18) and through the end of Fall Championship which starts on September 11, 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 July 17 & 18. Schedule Note: There will be no Breakfast at Belmont Program on Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 9, 2023. Menu Note: Continental breakfast only on Closing Day, Saturday, July 18. 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 when the gates open at 11 a.m. |
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CASHING MUTUEL TICKETS BY MAIL |
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Winning pari-mutuel tickets from all races conducted in 2010 at Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course must be cashed on or before March 31, 2023. They can be cashed during any race day at Belmont Park or at Aqueduct. 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, 2023: 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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NEW RULE FOR UNCASHED TICKETS |
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Effective January 1, 2009, pari-mutuel tickets not cashed within 10 days of purchase that have a value of $300 or more must be redeemed at IRS-designated mutuel windows. The patron needs to provide a name, home address, date of birth and social security number. This requirement is part of a new rule that was opposed by The New York Racing Association, but still implemented by the New York State Racing & Wagering Board. Please note that unless the payout on the ticket is 300-1 or higher and in excess of $600, the patron's information will not be reported to the IRS. The same requirements apply for tickets cashed by mail that meet these parameters. |
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