belmont park 2011 spring/summer meet brochure
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Belmont Park 2011 Spring/Summer Meet BrochureTRANSCRIPT
2150 Hempstead Turnpike, Elmont NY 11003Phone: 516.488.6000 • www.nyra.com www.NYRA.com
2011 SPRING/SUMMER MEET
April 29 – July 17
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POST TIMES
� Aqueduct Live Racing
� 1:00 p.m.
� 3:00 p.m.
� 11:35 a.m.
� Saratoga Live Racing
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n 2011 RACING CALENDAR
Gates Open at 11:30 a.m. on regular racing days.
n Corona Light Presents: Party at the Park
On Fridays, July 1st, 8th, and 15th, Corona Light and Belmont Park will be hosting the biggest parties on Long Island! Kick off your summer weekends with a 3:00 p.m. post time and a party that includes drink specials and great live concerts that happen on our backyard stage after the conclusion of live racing (approximately 7:15 p.m.). Join the celebration at Belmont Park for an afternoon and evening filled with the best in live racing, food, drinks, and music!
July 1st: LOU GRAMM BAND - Former Lead Singer of Foreigner Belmont’s Party at the Park Concert Series kickoff features the Lou Gramm Band! Gramm, former lead vocalist and co-writer of the multi-platinum band Foreigner — as well as a successful solo artist in his own right, remains one of the most recognizable performers in music today. On July 1st, Lou Gramm returns with The Lou Gramm Band, and a powerful live show featuring their distinctive sound.
July 8th: WONDROUS STORIES Next up, Wondrous Stories! Long Island’s most popular progressive rock band plays the best music of the 60’s, 70’s, and 80’s – including Yes, Genesis, Peter Gabriel, The Who, The Beatles, and more. Wondrous Stories has wowed audiences in venues ranging from B.B. King’s to the Bandshell at Jones Beach. On the evening of July 8th, they bring their reputation as the “band that can play just about anything” to Belmont Park’s backyard.
July 15th: BIG SHOT TRIBUTE BAND – The Ultimate Billy Joel Experience! The third leg of the Concert Series Triple Crown is Big Shot! Playing Billy Joel’s hit songs in a tribute so spot-on that Billy Joel himself said “They had a hard time convincing me that it wasn’t me.” Comprised of professional, national touring musicians, Big Shot is committed to the accurate reproduction of Billy Joel’s repertoire, and is versatile enough to also cover Elton John, The Beatles, Journey, Paul McCartney, Marc Cohn, Aerosmith, Bon Jovi and many others!
May 1: Safari in the Park on Opening Weekend! Face Painters, a Reptile Show, and the Jungle Bounce Inflatable
May 8: Happy Mother’s Day – Land of the Giants! Petting Zoo, Giant Board Games, and a Giant Bubble Station
May 15: A Day at the Races! Temporary Tattooist, BMX Slide, and Race Car Obstacle Course
May 22: Arrrr! Pirate Day! Henna Artist, 5-in-One Pirate Fun House, and Pony Rides
May 29: Memorial Day Weekend at Tropical Belmont Park! Parrots, Hair Beading Station, Surf Board Simulator
June 5: Western Round-Up! Petting Zoo, a Bungee Bull, and the Western Bounce Inflatable
June 19: Happy Father’s Day! Sports Obstacle Course, Face Painting, and Balloon Giveaway
June 26: Outer Space Blast-Off! Alien Laser Tag, Galaxy Explorer, and Temporary Tattooist
July 3: Independence Weekend Fair! Multi-Talent Shows, Carnival Booths and Games, and Rapid Fire
July 10: Dime Savings Bank Presents: Join the Circus! Carousel Bounce, Circus Acts, and Wild One Inflatable
July 17: Fiesta Fabulosa en el Parque! Human Piñata Ball, Relay Races, and the Trackless Train
All Family Fun Day activities are FREE! A $1 charitable donation is collected for the pony rides to benefit our Backstretch Assistance Organizations. Belmont Park general admission is only $3, and children under 12 are admitted FREE!
n Family Fun Days on Sundays Presented by Coca-Cola
Looking for an affordable, nearby place to spend with your kids on a Sunday afternoon? Belmont Park has the answer with Family Fun Days! The Belmont Backyard and Picnic Area come alive with a variety of fun and exciting activities and games that the entire family can enjoy. Every Sunday features pony rides, a petting zoo, face painters, and giant inflatables. We also have special, themed activities scheduled for each week, as follows:
n Independence Day Barbeque
Belmont Park’s spacious backyard is the ideal setting for a perfect Independence Day Weekend! Bring the family and enjoy a live band on Saturday, and Family Fun Day activities Sunday in the backyard from noon – 4:00 p.m. (both days). Monday, July 4th also highlights great graded stakes action with the Prioress (GI), and other exciting feature races. It’s a celebration not to be missed!
n Breakfast at Belmont Park
One of the most popular programs that we run is Break-fast at Belmont Park! Get a behind-the-scenes look at the world of thoroughbred racing, including guided tram tours of Belmont’s historic stable area, trackside commentary of live morning workouts, paddock show, and starting gate demonstrations!
Breakfast at Belmont Park is open to the public on weekends and holidays during the Belmont Spring/Summer Meet (April 30th – July 17th), with the following exceptions: There will be no Breakfast program on Saturday, June 11th, and Sunday, June 12th and there will be no tram tour on Saturday, June 4th, Saturday, July 16th or Sunday, July 17th.
Admission and activities to Breakfast at Belmont Park are free, and an optional breakfast may be purchased at the Belmont Café. Hours: 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m.
n 2011 Belmont Park Spring/Summer Meet Promotional Calendar
Belmont Stakes Prize Package Contest See NYRA.com for Dates and Info
Saturday, April 30th Jimmy Nations Band on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, May 1st Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 7th Shannon Breeze Band on the Backyard Stage
Saturday, May 7th Kentucky Derby Simulcast
Sunday, May 8th Mother’s Day Celebration
Sunday, May 8th Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 14th The Skeedle Brothers Trio on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, May 15th Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 21st The Mike Hart Group on the Backyard Stage
Saturday, May 21st Preakness Simulcast
Sunday, May 22nd Family Fun Day
Saturday, May 28th – Monday, May 30th Memorial Day Weekend at the Park
Saturday, May 28th The Darin Brown Band on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, May 29th Family Fun Day
Sunday, May 29th World of Horses
Monday, May 30th Buddy Merriam & Backroads Bluegrass Band on the Backyard Stage
Monday, May 30th Memorial Day Racing featuring the G1 Metropolitan Handicap
Saturday, June 4th – Friday, June 10th Belmont Stakes Festivals
Saturday, June 4th Sal Vivo & Friends (Rock of the 50’s, 60’s, and 70’s) on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, June 5th Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 11th Belmont Stakes Day
Sunday, June 12th Belmont Park Will be Closed for the Day
Saturday, June 18th The Sean Dolan Band on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, June 19th Father’s Day Celebration
Sunday, June 19th Family Fun Day
Saturday, June 25th & Sunday, June 26th Belmont Park Handicapping Challenge
Saturday, June 25th The Tremors (80’s Pop Rock) on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, June 26th Family Fun Day
Saturday, July 2nd – Monday, July 4th Fourth of July Weekend at Belmont Park
Saturday, July 2nd The Denice Given Band on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, July 3rd Family Fun Day
Saturday, July 9th Yellow Fly Band on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, July 10th Family Fun Day presented by Dime Savings Bank
Saturday, July 16th Southern Exposure (Classic, Southern Rock) on the Backyard Stage
Sunday, July 17th Family Fun Day
n Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 11Don’t miss the crown jewel of New York racing! In addition to the World Famous Belmont Stakes (G1), the day features additional graded races, including the Woodford Reserve Manhattan Handicap (GI), the TVG Acorn (G1), the True North presented by Emirates Airline (GII), the Woody Stephens presented by VisitNassauCounty.com (GII), and the Foxwoods Just a Game (GI). For ticket information, visit NYRA.com.
Spectacular Entertainment in the Belmont Park Backyard! Join the party in the backyard, from 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Featured performers include Rock n’ Roll Legend Mitch Ryder, Joey Molland of Badfinger, The Godfrey Townsend Band, Southern Exposure, and more!
Guaranteed Great Day of Wagering! With a full wagering menu including a $1 Million Guaranteed All Stakes Pick 6 and a $1 Million Guaranteed All Stakes Pick 4, there will be plenty of opportunities to make a mint on Belmont Stakes Day.
Belmont Stakes Prize Package! Sign up online at Belmontstakes.com for your FREE chance to win airfare, hotel courtesy of the Garden City Hotel, and premier tickets to the Belmont Stakes. See NYRA.com and Belmontstakes.com for registration dates and more information.
Check out our Belmont Stakes Website! NYRA has updated the official site of the Belmont Stakes for 2011, Belmontstakes.com. Visit this site for all of the information you need regarding the biggest day in New York racing.
Belmont Stakes Community Festivals! NYRA works closely with the local Belmont Park community and is proud to be a part of the finest Belmont Stakes community events around.
• Saturday, June 4 – Belmont Stakes / Elmont Parade and Elmont Community Day
• Friday, June 10 – Floral Park Street Festival
• Friday, June 10 – Garden City Street Festival
n Spring/Summer Meet Stakes ScheduleDate Stakes PurseApril 30 Westchester Handicap (GIII) $100,000
May 7 Beaugay Handicap (GIII) $100,000
May 7 Fort Marcy Handicap (GIII) $100,000
May 8 NY Stallion Stakes $100,000 Park AvenueDivision
May 8 NY Stallion Stakes $100,000 Times Square Division
May 14 Peter Pan Stakes (GII) $200,000
May 21 Shuvee Handicap (GII) $150,000
May 28 Sheepshead Bay Stakes (GII) $150,000
May 29 Kingston Handicap $100,000 (New York-Breds)
May 29 Mount Vernon Handicap $100,000 (New York-Breds)
May 30 Metropolitan Mile Handicap (GI) $500,000
May 30 Sands Point Stakes (GII) $150,000
June 4 Vagrancy Handicap (GII) $150,000
June 5 NY Stallion Stakes $ 75,000 Cupecoy’s Joy Division
June 5 NY Stallion Stakes $ 75,000 Spectacular Bid Division
June 10 Brooklyn Handicap (GII) $150,000
June 10 Poker Handicap (GIII) $100,000
June 11 Belmont Stakes (GI) $1,000,000
June 11 Woodford Reserve $400,000 Manhattan Handicap (GI)
June 11 True North Handicap (GII) $250,000 Presented by Emirates Airline
June 11 Woody Stephens Stakes Presented $250,000 by VisitNassauCounty.com (GII)
June 11 Foxwoods Just a Game Stakes (GI) $400,000
June 11 TVG Acorn Stakes (GI) $300,000
June 18 Ogden Phipps Handicap (GI) $250,000
June 18 Hill Prince Stakes (GIII) $100,000
June 25 New York Stakes (GII) $150,000
June 25 Mother Goose (GI) $250,000
June 26 Bouwerie Stakes $100,000 (New York-Breds)
June 26 Mike Lee Stakes $100,000 (New York-Breds)
July 2 Suburban Handicap (GII) $300,000
July 2 Dwyer Handicap (GII) $150,000
July 3 Bed o’ Roses Handicap (GIII) $150,000
July 3 Matron Stakes (GII) $150,000
July 3 Futurity Stakes (GII) $150,000
July 4 Prioress Stakes (GI) $250,000
July 9 Man o’War Stakes (GI) $600,000
July 16 Jaipur Stakes (GIII) $100,000
NYRA Rewards is your opportunity to earn cash rewards just by wagering on the races, whether it’s on NYRA races or simulcast events! Enrolling in NYRA Rewards is now easier than ever with new wagering on-track or online at www.nyrarewards.com. Enroll today and begin wagering on-track, over the phone, on the internet, or through mobile wagering supported devices such as Blackberrys, iPhones, or Java and Windows-based instruments. NYRA Rewards offers a full simulcast menu of the best racetrack signals coast-to-coast plus evening race programs. NYRA Rewards members enjoy the following perks:
• Free Express Funding
• Instant Sign-Up
• Open Seven Days a Week
• Earn the Highest Cash Rebates in the Industry
• Live Video Streaming
• No Minimum Balance
• No Wagering Fees
NYRA REWARDS Schedule Point Level WPS 2-Horse Exotic
Bronze 2,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.50% Bronze Plus 4,000 1.75% 1.75% 2.00% Silver 8,000 1.75% 2.00% 2.50% Silver Plus 20,000 1.75% 2.50% 3.50% Gold 40,000 2.25% 2.75% 4.00% Gold Plus 80,000 2.75% 3.00% 5.00% Platinum 150,000 3.00% 3.50% 6.00% Platinum Plus 300,000 3.00% 4.50% 8.00% Diamond 500,000 3.00% 6.00% 9.00%
WPS: Win, Place, Show 2-Horse: Daily Double, Exacta, QuinellaExotic: Trifecta, Superfecta, Pick 3, Pick 4, Pick 6, Grand Slam
Earning Cash Back! NYRA Rewards offers the most generous cash rewards structure of any advance deposit wagering program in racing! Members receive one point for every dollar wagered on NYRA races and a half point for every dollar wagered on a simulcast event. No points are awarded for a $2.10 pari-mutuel payoff, based on a $2 wager. Points are totaled at the end of each month and cash rewards are deposited into your account based on your monthly wagering volume. The first day of each month begins a new wagering/rewards cycle.
n Belmont Café & Aqueduct Simulcast Centers
Racing excitement doesn’t stop for dark days! Catch all the simulcast and wagering action at the Belmont Café and at Aqueduct Racetrack’s Simulcast Area, seven days a week! Open through the end of West Coast racing Sunday through Thursday, and open until approximately 11:00 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays for harness racing from Yonkers Raceway. You receive track prices on all payouts — so why go anywhere else? Visit NYRA.com for more information!
n Belmont Park Handicapping Challenge
The annual Belmont Park Handicapping Challenge will be held on Saturday, June 25th & Sunday, June 26th. The top three finishers in the contest will gain entry to the NTRA/Daily Racing Form National Handicapping Championship, which is scheduled to take place next January in Las Vegas, NV. There are also great cash prizes for the top 20 finishers, and the highest overall bankroll after days one and two. Contest slots are limited, so make sure to send in your application soon! For more information, email Kathy Locke at [email protected].
n Belmont Park Policies
COOLERS
Fans may bring coolers into the picnic areas in the grandstand backyard, and the Top of the Stretch. Coolers will not be allowed in any other area at the track. Glass containers are not allowed anywhere in the park. 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 11, 2011, 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
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 Dress Code Elegant attire has long been a tradition at Belmont Park. Ladies and Gentlemen who honor this tradition are always appreciated.
Elegant attire is recommended: Gentlemen should wear suits or sports jackets. Ladies should wear dresses, skirts or pant suits.
Business casual is acceptable attire: Gentlemen are required to wear collared shirts. Suits or sports jackets are optional. No abbreviated wear permitted. Management reserves the right to use its discretion to determine acceptable attire.
Clubhouse Proper attire at discretion of management. No abbreviated attire. Gentlemen may not wear tank tops.
• The Belmont West Wing: The Belmont West Wing
is located on the 2nd Floor of the Clubhouse directly above the finish line, and it overlooks the track.
• The Executive Box: The Executive Box is located on the 2nd Floor of the Clubhouse overlooking the track.
• The Turf & Field Club: The Turf & Field Club is located on the 4th Floor of the Clubhouse and it overlooks the track. This is one of our most popular private rooms.
• The Marquee Tent: The Marquee Tent is located in the backyard area of the Clubhouse. Private bathrooms, betting windows and entrances are offered to each client who books the Marquee.
• The Garden Terrace Dining Room: The Garden Terrace Dining Room is located on the 4th Floor of the Clubhouse and is our largest party room.
• Top of the Stretch: Trackside picnic facilities for parties of 8 up to 250, featuring umbrella-shaded tables, charcoal grills, stretch-run views, and the opportunity to cater your own event at Belmont Park. Coolers are permitted, no glass bottles, please.
• The Festival Tent: The Festival Tent is located in the backyard area of the Grandstand. The playground area, betting windows and restrooms are easily accessible from this area.
Visit our website: http://www.nyragroupsales.com/ for more information, or to download our printable brochure.
n Your Event… Our Venue… Imagine the Possibilities…
Beautiful Belmont Park provides an intimate and elegant setting for groups of any nature and is a particularly dramatic destination for corporate events. Dine in the spacious Marquee Tent or in the Garden Terrace, which rests high above Belmont Park’s sweeping mile-and-a-half oval. Enjoy superb fare, spectacular views and unparalleled service while experiencing thoroughbred racing at its finest. All options include admission, program and luncheon. Drink packages can be added on at an additional cost. Children (ages 3-12) are 2/3rds of the regular price. Packages and menus can also be customized to fit client needs.
NYRA has made booking your table even easier by joining the OpenTable dining reservation network. Visit OpenTable.com, or use your OpenTable mobile application any time to instantly reserve a table at Aqueduct Racetrack or Belmont Park. Reservations are free, and patrons can view table availability in real-time. Guests may also phone our toll free dining reservations number, (888) 516-NYRA, and book a table at Aqueduct Racetrack, Saratoga Race Course, and, of course, Belmont Park.
n Parking & Admission
PARKING
General Parking is now FREE ($10 on Belmont Stakes Day)
Preferred Parking is now only $2 ($25 or $40 on Belmont Stakes Day)
Valet Parking is now only $5 (No Valet Parking on Belmont Stakes Day)
ADMISSION
General Grandstand Admission: $3 ($10 on Belmont Stakes Day)
Clubhouse Admission: $5 ($20 on Belmont Stakes Day)
Please Note: Admission pricing for Belmont Stakes Day does not include reserved seating. Please visit BelmontStakes.com for ticket and seating information.
TRACK SERVICES
DIME ATM Machines: For your convenience, Dime Savings Bank ATMs are located on the first and second floors of the Grandstand, the second, third, and fourth floors of the Clubhouse.
Coat Check: At the Guest Services Centers, 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 floor of the Grandstand (formerly the Clubhouse) and the second floor of the 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 Clubhouse Hospitality Center from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. After 1:30 p.m., any remaining seats will be available at the 3rd floor Reserved Seating Office.
Race Replay Centers: Located on the second floor in the Clubhouse and Grandstand.
Ragozin and Thoro-Graph Sheets: Sold from the 3rd floor Reserved Seating Office.
First Aid: Located in the basement.
Lost and Found: Located in the Security Office in the basement.
n Directions
BY CAR• FromManhattan: Queens Midtown Tunnel to Long Island Expressway, East to Cross Island Parkway, South to Exit 26-D.
• FromBrooklyn: Belt Parkway, East to Cross Island Parkway, North to Exit 26-D, or Brooklyn-Queens Expressway to Long Island Expressway, East to Cross Island Parkway, South to Exit 26-D.
• FromQueens: Grand Central Parkway, East to Cross Island Parkway, South to Exit 26-D or Belt Parkway, East to Cross Island Parkway, North to Exit 26-D.
• FromStatenIsland: Verrazano Bridge to Belt Parkway, East to Cross Island Parkway, North to Exit 26-D.
• FromLongIsland: Northern State Parkway or Long Island Express way, West to Cross Island Parkway, South to Exit 26-D or Southern State Parkway, West to Cross Island Parkway, North to Exit 26-D.
• FromNewJersey: (North): George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway, to Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Island Parkway, South to Exit 26-D.
(South): Any Interstate bridge to Staten Island Expressway to Verrazano Bridge to Belt Parkway, East to Cross Island Parkway, North to Exit 26-D.
• FromConnecticutandWestchester: Any route to Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Island Parkway, South to Exit 26-D.
LOCAL BUS SERVICE• N6(MTALongIslandBus):
Operates along Hempstead Turnpike, West Hempstead, Franklin Square, Elmont, Hollis and Jamaica. From Jamaica, the bus starts at Jamaica Bus Terminal (165th Street & 89th Avenue) and runs along Hillside Avenue to Francis Lewis Blvd. to Hempstead Ave. Stops in front of Belmont Park. Connections: Transfer from the F Train at either 169th Street or 179th Street stations.
• Q110(MTABus):
Service provided every 20 minutes to and from Belmont during racing days. Buses are available at Parsons Blvd. and Hillside Avenue and from Parsons Blvd. & Archer Ave., and various locations eastbound on Jamaica Avenue and Hempstead Avenue in Queens. Connections: Transfer from F Train at Parsons & Hillside; Transfer from E Train at Parsons & Archer.
• Q2(MTABus):
Originates at the Jamaica Bus Terminal (165th Street & 89th Ave.) and runs along Hillside Ave. to 187th Place to Hollis Ave. and ends at Hempstead Ave. and 225th Street adjacent to Belmont Park. Connections: Transfer from F Train at 169th Street or 179th Street stations.
BY SUBWAYTake the F train to 169th street or 179th street then take the N6 or the Q2 bus to Belmont or take the E train to Jamaica Center (Parsons Blvd.) and then take the Q110 bus to Belmont.
BY TRAINNYRA will provide free shuttle service between Belmont Park and the neighboring Queens Village Station of the Long Island Rail Road. The LIRR will provide direct service on two days: Friday, June 10th and Belmont Stakes Day, Saturday, June 11th. No free shuttle bus service on Belmont Stakes Day. For more information, please contact Guest Services at 516-488-6000.