Elmont, NY - June 16, 2015 - Belmont Park is the perfect place to celebrate Father's Day next Sunday, June 21, with a ten-race card featuring the New York Stallion Series $100,000 Spectacular Bid and $100,000 Cupecoy's Joy. The day will also be highlighted by a multitude of activities, including Belmont's regularly scheduled Family Fun Sunday's in Belmont's spacious backyard.
First post on Sunday, June 21 is 1:20 p.m., with admission gates opening at 11 a.m. General parking is free.
Free shaves and massage stations will be available for all dads in attendance at the Festival Tent, while the west end of the Grandstand will feature a car show displaying numerous exotic and rare vehicles.
From 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Paddock Terrace Bar adults age 21 and older will be able to participate in a free bourbon tasting presented by Knob Creek. During the same time, adults will also be able to sample and browse cigars available for purchase in the Paddock tent.
A special backyard BBQ will also take place in Belmont's Marquee tent. Admission is $42 for adults and $28 for kids. BBQ tickets can be purchased in advance by calling (844) NYRA-TIX.
About the New York Racing Association (NYRA)
Founded in 1955, and franchised to run thoroughbred racing at New York's three major tracks (Aqueduct Racetrack, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course) through 2033, the New York Racing Association's mission is "Meeting the highest standards in thoroughbred racing and equine safety." With a lineage of nearly 150 years, NYRA tracks are the cornerstone of New York State's thoroughbred industry, which contributes more than $2 billion annually to its urban, suburban and rural economy.
In 2014, more than 1.7 million people attended live races at NYRA tracks. Factoring in nationwide off-track wagering, the average daily betting handle on NYRA races totaled more than $10 million. For more information, click here.