NYC - Horse Racing / Tracks - New York City

Racing's almost an old traditional sport here...ok, ok, so we all don't know how to ride a horse much less race one. Well, there was that one day my great dane too me for a ride, but that's a different story. From going to the race track to betting at OTB (off track betting) Horse racing's been round for quite some time here. And they're OFF!!!!

Aqueduct opened on September 27th, 1894 in Queens.

Total Seating Capacity: 17,000

Admission Fees:
Grandstand Admission: $1.00
Clubhouse Admission: $3.00
Skyline Club: $1.00 Additional
Children under the age of 12 are admitted free.

Gates open: 11:00am (Except Thanksgiving when Gates open at 9:00am)

click to visit their site

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Belmont Park was constructed between 1903-1905 and opened on May 4, 1905. The Wright Brothers supervised an international aerial tournament before 150,000 people at Belmont Park on October 30, 1910. Belmont was also the sight of the first American air mail service (1918) between New York and Washington, D.C. In 1956, Belmont Park underwent a multimillion dollar facelift with emphasis on transportation and parking. In 1963, after 60 years, Belmont was forced to close due to structural detoriation. The "new" Belmont Park reopened on May 20, 1968.

Belmont Park opened on May 4th, 1905

Total Seating Capacity: 32,941

Admission Fees: Grandstand Admission: $2.00 Clubhouse Admission: $4.00 Children under the age of 12 are admitted free. Gates open: 11:00am Exceptions: Memorial Day, May 31st- 9:30am Belmont Stakes Day- 8:30am Father's Day, June 20th- 9:30am

There are trains and buses which will take you there...click to visit their site and find out more

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A site where the sport of Harness Racing rules. Check the below links for additional information on this Raceway.

Yonkers Harness Driving Club site

For directions by train or car to Yonkers Raceway

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