Belmont Park Spring/Summer Brochure 2010

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


Saturday,May15 PreaknessSimulcast



Sunday,May30 WorldofHorses


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


Saturday,June26–Sunday,June27 BelmontParkHandicappingContest


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.

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