Nassau’s Thoroughbred Racing:
Best on Long Island
Long Island, NY is the home of the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes, the 1 ½-mile “Test of the Champion” and the longest and final leg of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown for three-year-olds, taking place on June 7. Even if you haven’t secured tickets, you can still experience the excitement of thoroughbred racing this summer.
Located in Elmont, N.Y. there are two race meetings in 2008: the 59-day Spring/Summer meeting from April 30 to July 20; and the 38-day Fall Championship meeting from Sept. 5 to Oct. 26.
Spring/Summer Meet at Belmont
59 days, April 30-July 20
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except:
Open: Monday, May 26
Closed: Wednesday, May 28 and Sunday, June 8
Post times: 1 p.m. daily; Except:
3 p.m., Sunset Fridays, June 13-July 18; noon Belmont Stakes Day, June 7
Fall Championship Meet at Belmont
38 days, September 5 – October 26
Closed Mondays and Tuesdays except: Open: Monday, October 13
Closed: Wednesday, October 15
Post time: 1 p.m. daily
TBA, Breeders’ Cup, Friday, Saturday, October 24-25
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