Elmont, NY - May 4, 2015 - The three-day Belmont Stakes Racing Festival kicks off on June 4, 2015, with more racing and entertainment than ever before.
The Belmont Stakes, first run in 1867, is the oldest of the Triple Crown events, one of the oldest stakes races in North America and a highlight of New York's racing calendar. For the first time, the iconic Belmont Stakes Day has been expanded into a three-day festival featuring $10 million in purses, world-class entertainment and a wider range of food and drink options.
Join NYRA CEO Christopher Kay and the NYRA management team to find out the:
- 2015 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival race schedule
- All-star entertainment lineup
- Festival enhancements for racing fans
Media are invited to RSVP by calling 718-659-2244, or by emailing either John Durso, Jr. (jdurso@nyrainc.com) or Jenny Kellner (vkellner@nyrainc.com)
WHAT:
Audio Press Conference including:
- Christopher Kay, NYRA Chief Executive Officer and President
- Martin Panza, NYRA Senior Vice President of Racing Operations
- George Venizelos, NYRA Vice President of Security
- And many others
WHEN:
Wednesday, May 6, 2015 at 10:30am
DIAL IN:
Conference number: 1-800-501-8979 Access Code: 8198189