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THURSDAY, JUNE 7Intercontinental (Grade III), $250,000

Fillies & Mares, Four-Year-Olds & Upward | Seven Furlongs (Turf)

Wonder Again (Grade III), $200,000Fillies, Three-Year-Olds | One & One-Eighth Miles (Turf)

Astoria, $150,000Fillies, Two-Year-Olds | Five & One-Half Furlongs

FRIDAY, JUNE 8New York (Grade II), $500,000

Fillies & Mares Four-Year-Olds & Upwards | One & One-Quarter Miles (Turf)

Belmont Gold Cup Invitational (Grade III), $400,000Four-Year-Olds & Up | Two Miles (Turf)

True North (Grade II), $250,000Four-Year-Olds & Up | Six Furlongs

Bed o’ Roses Invitational (Grade III), $250,000Fillies & Mares Four-Year-Olds & Upwards | Seven Furlongs

Tremont, $150,000Two-Year-Olds | Five & One-Half Furlongs

SATURDAY, JUNE 9Belmont Stakes (Grade I), $1,500,000

Three-Year-Olds | One Mile & One-Half

Metropolitan Handicap (Grade I), $1,200,000Three-Year-Olds & Upwards | One Mile

Woodford Reserve Manhattan Stakes (Grade I), $1,000,000Four-Year-Olds & Upwards | One & One-Quarter Miles (Turf)

Ogden Phipps Stakes (Grade I), $750,000Fillies & Mares, Four-Year-Olds & Upwards | One Mile & One-Sixteenth

Acorn (Grade I), $700,000Fillies Three-Year-Olds | One Mile

Longines Just a Game Stakes (Grade I), $700,000Fillies & Mares Four-Year-Olds & Upwards | One Mile (Turf)

Woody Stephens Stakes (Grade II), $500,000Three-Year-Olds | Seven Furlongs

Brooklyn Invitational (Grade II), $400,000Four-Year-Olds & Upwards | One Mile & One-Half

Jaipur Invitational (Grade III), $300,000Four-Year-Olds & Upwards | Six Furlongs (Turf)

Easy Goer Stakes, $150,000Three-Year-Olds | One Mile & One-Sixteenth

2018 BELMONT STAKES FESTIVAL OF RACING

Belmont Park is the final stop on the arduous test that is the Triple Crown.The country’s best 3-year-olds meet each year in the Grade 1, $1.5 million Belmont Stakes, the centerpiece of the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival set for June 7-9. The 1 ½-mile “Test of the Champion” is one of the world’s most prestigious races regardless of circumstances. When a Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner lines up in pursuit of a Triple Crown – racing’s most elusive prize – the Belmont Stakes becomes an event unparalleled in sports.

Fans that are lucky enough to join us this year will witness history, as 2018 will mark the 150th running of the Belmont Stakes. By the time the 150th champion is crowned on Saturday, June 9, guests will have been treated to the very best in thoroughbred racing alongside world-class entertainment amid the premium hospitality options described in the pages ahead.

Since 1919, when Sir Barton became the first Triple Crown winner, 35 horses have been eligible to enter their names into racing lore, with only a dozen succeeding. The prestigious list includes some of the best horses ever to grace a racetrack, including the legendary Secretariat, Seattle Slew, Citation, Whirlaway and Gallant Fox. Most recently, American Pharoah joined racing immortality when he captured the Triple Crown in 2015. Even the near-misses of prominent horses such as California Chrome, Real Quiet, Silver Charm and Smarty Jones were thrilling in their own right, with the buildup beginning the instant they crossed the finish line of the Preakness until the moment they stepped onto Belmont’s Big Sandy oval.

For the fourth consecutive year, the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival will offer fans world-class racing and premium hospitality. Over three days, fans will be treated to 18 total stakes worth $9.4 million, including six Grade 1s that feature the Grade 1, $1.2 million Metropolitan and the Grade 1, $1 million Woodford Reserve Manhattan on the Belmont Stakes Day card.

Join us at storied Belmont Park, where spectacular racing awaits, and take in the glamour and excitement of past eras while once again being part of racing history.

*All races are subject to change

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CHAMPAGNE ROOM ...........................................................TURF & FIELD CLUB ............................................................GARDEN TERRACE ..............................................................DIAMOND ROOM AT THE NORTH SHORE TERRACE ......... MARQUEE TENT ...................................................................TOP OF THE STRETCH .......................................................RESERVED SEATING .............................................................PARKING MAP .......................................................................GETTING TO BELMONT .....................................................HOSPITALITY MAP ...............................................................

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Dear Friend,For the fourth consecutive year, the New York Racing Association is proud to

present the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival, highlighted by the 150th running of the

Belmont Stakes. Last year’s edition treated our passionate fans to world-class racing,

outstanding entertainment and premium hospitality, capped by Tapwrit’s exciting

rally in the stretch to win the “Test of the Champion.” The 2018 Belmont Stakes

Racing Festival is sure to be even bigger and better than ever before.

The 2018 festival will again feature the best racing our sport has to offer, with 18

stakes totaling $9.4 million, including 15 graded stakes. The centerpiece is the

Belmont Stakes, the Triple Crown’s oldest and most challenging leg. A stacked card

will showcase five additional Grade 1 races on the day, including the Metropolitan,

Woodford Reserve Manhattan, Ogden Phipps, Acorn and the Longines Just a Game.

A variety of entertainment options will complement the exciting on-track action.

Vibrant live music in our spacious backyard, along with world-renowned headlining

acts playing trackside, will continue to make the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival a

premier destination event as the unofficial kick-off to summer in New York.

We are proud to again offer a variety of hospitality options befitting a premium event.

From an elegant experience in the Champagne Room featuring its private trackside

patio, or the Marquee Tent adjacent to the paddock offering a host of amenities, the

right hospitality package awaits.

We look forward to seeing you at the 2018 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival at beautiful

Belmont Park.

Sincerely yours,

Christopher K. KayChief Executive Officer and President

C H A M P A G N E R O O M

Toast of the TrackGuests in this elite area enjoy champagne from the luxurious, private trackside location with exclusive access to unparalleled views of the

action from the Clubhouse Apron. Tickets include a reserved table in a climate-controlled dining room on the first floor of the Clubhouse. The

Champagne Room hosts live music and a buffet of seasonal fare.

INCLUSIONS

• Souvenir tickets for Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9

• Upscale buffet & premium open bar package for Saturday

• Buffet and soft drink package for Friday (cash bar)

• Private amenities: betting windows and restrooms

• Exclusive access to the Clubhouse Apron

• Clubhouse admission and race day program

• Complimentary admission ticket to the Stars & Stripes Festival on

Saturday, July 7

$475-$550 per person

T U R F & F I E L D C L U B

Modern EleganceTraditional and classic, this private club on the fourth floor is

perched above the track and offers a bird’s-eye-view. Premium accommodations, including a bank of private mutuel windows and

several flat screen televisions, provide ease of access, while the atmosphere and white-linen service make this spot a comfortable

hub for sophisticated fans.

INCLUSIONS

• Souvenir ticket for Saturday, June 9

• Upscale buffet & premium open bar package




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$575.00 per person

G A R D E N T E R R A C E

Miles of StyleCinematic in scope, the Garden Terrace is Long Island’s largest restaurant. Tiered,

trackside seating and floor-to-ceiling windows that overlook the entire Belmont Park oval make for a truly awe-inspiring landscape. Aside from unbeatable, arena-like

views of the finish line, the climate-controlled venue also has a television at every table, a gourmet buffet and live piano music.

INCLUSIONS

• Souvenir tickets for Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9

• Upscale buffet and beer, wine, soda package for Saturday

• Buffet and soft drink package for Friday (cash bar)

• Seats with views of the entire track

• Access to betting windows and restrooms



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D I A M O N D R O O M A T T H E N O R T H S H O R E T E R R A C E

Over the TopBelmont Experiences’ guests will have the exclusive opportunity to enjoy this luxurious in-track, climate-controlled hospitality setting featuring sweeping

views of the track, gourmet buffets, a premium open bar and convenient betting windows. Live entertainment, and big-screen televisions with full race day

coverage will ensure that you’ll be in the most festive and exciting venue for the races and won’t miss a minute of the action!

INCLUSIONS

• Souvenir tickets for Saturday, June 9

• Premium open bar

• Gourmet buffet

• Seats with views of the entire track




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Available Exclusively through BelmontExperiences.com

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M A R Q U E E T E N T

Best of Both WorldsThis climate-controlled tent, adjacent to the backyard paddock area where the horses are saddled immediately before the race, has its own betting windows,

flat-screen televisions and restrooms. Gourmet food and premium beverages are offered in this venue, which seats up to 400 fans. Come race time, guests can go

to the Grandstand Apron to stand and cheer or watch from the TVs in the tent.

INCLUSIONS


• Upscale buffet & premium open bar package


• Views of the paddock



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$375.00 per person

T O P O F T H E S T R E T C H

Cater Your Own EventFeel the ground shake as the horses thunder by in this gated area that reaches to the rail. Nestled at the top of the stretch, this picnic spot encourages fans to bring their own fare, excluding alcohol. In each

section, tables seat eight, with room to roam, offering exclusive rail-side access to witness the races’ deciding moments.

INCLUSIONS


• Prime location for trackside concert viewing

• Private accommodations



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SOLD OUT

$150.00 per person

The 1,300,000-square-foot Grandstand at Belmont Park has rocked to the cheers of hundreds of thousands over the years, offering spectacular views from every seat in the house. Reserve a seat to be part of the most breathtaking racing event in the world with tickets starting at $55. From the paddock to the clubhouse, ticket holders have the flexibility to explore the grounds, and then return to their seats at will. Access to mutuel windows, restrooms and concession stands is provided throughout the facility. Purchase tickets to the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival online at Ticketmaster.com.

BOX SEATS Box Seats have limited availability. Purchase includes souvenir tickets for Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. Tickets provide access to the Clubhouse, Trophy Room, premium views of the track and live music.


CLUBHOUSE SEATSClubhouse seats include souvenir tickets for Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. Tickets provide Grandstand Apron access only.

$65-$295 per person for Friday/Saturday packages

GRANDSTAND SEATSPreferred Grandstand Seating includes sections 3P-3R, 3NU-3RU. Purchase includes souvenir tickets for Friday, June 8 and Saturday, June 9. Grandstand Seating is located from the top of the stretch to the 1/16th pole, with Grandstand Apron access available.

Preferred Grandstand Seats: $80-$175 for Friday/Saturday packagesStandard Grandstand Seats: $55-$150 for Saturday Friday tickets available for purchase upon request or via Ticketmaster.com

ADA SEATINGFor ADA seating availability, please visit BelmontStakes.com or call the NYRA Box Office at 844-NYRA-TIX.

To purchase tickets and view the Belmont Park Virtual Venue, featuring 360° section views, visit BelmontStakes.com

RESERVED SEATING

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Belmont Park is conveniently located directly off the Cross Island Parkway by the Queens/Long Island border.

ARRIVING BY RAILROAD

Belmont Park has its own Long Island Railroad stop located on the west end of the Grandstand with service available on live racing days from Jamaica, Woodside and Penn Stations. Expanded train service is available on Belmont Stakes Day with trains arriving every thirty minutes. More information is available at mta.info/lirr or call the LIRR’s 24-Hour Travel Information Center at 718-217-LIRR (5477).

SHUT TLE SERVICE

Parking with regularly scheduled shuttle service is available Belmont Stakes Day from Floral Park and Elmont. Visit BelmontStakes.com for more information.

ARRIVING BY CAR

Traveling South on the Cross Island Parkway: Use Exit 26D for access to the Green Parking Lot or Exit 26B for access to the Hempstead Avenue entrance.

Traveling North on the Cross Island Parkway: Use Exit 26A for access to the Yellow Parking Lot or Exit 26B for access to the Hempstead Avenue entrance.

PARKING

Parking is limited. To ensure a parking spot in your preferred location please purchase a pass in advance via Ticketmaster.com

Friday, June 8: $12-$25Saturday, June 9: $40-$150Friday/Saturday Two-Day Pass: $77-$170

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