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3kings 05-21-2012 06:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Coup Verville (Post 862910)
Thank you with the specifics, being that I've never been to Belmont, it's what I needed. Just bought 3rd floor, row A seats. My next dilemma is where to stay, you mentioned taking a train???
The Long Island Railroad (LIR) will have many trains going to Belmont Park. You can pick it up at Penn Station.

Thunder Gulch 05-21-2012 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk (Post 862893)
Dealing with crowds is easier if you're tall, I imagine. When you're not, it's a lot of watching the back of people's heads and shoulders.

But yeah, meeting people at the track is always fun.
I'm not tall but I make up for it by being a loudmouth.

GenuineRisk 05-21-2012 08:20 PM
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Originally Posted by Thunder Gulch (Post 862926)
I'm not tall but I make up for it by being a loudmouth.
:D

GenuineRisk 05-21-2012 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Coup Verville (Post 862910)
Thank you with the specifics, being that I've never been to Belmont, it's what I needed. Just bought 3rd floor, row A seats. My next dilemma is where to stay, you mentioned taking a train???
Coup, if your little profile on the right side of the screen is correct, and you live in VA, are you planning on driving or taking a train to NYC?

If you plan on coming in the day before and are driving, you might want to look for a hotel in Queens (shorter drive to the track on Saturday). If you're planning on taking Amtrak, you'd probably want a hotel in Manhattan, so you can take the Belmont Special from Penn Station on Saturday.

XIIPointStables 05-21-2012 08:49 PM
Very helpful info guys/gals.

I see the gates open at 815AM on Belmont Stakes Day. Should I assume that people will be lined up outside earlier than that to get good space in the backyard?

slotdirt 05-21-2012 08:53 PM
Unless you want a rail spot or a place next to the paddock, there's no need to be there at 8:15, at least in my opinion.

Coup Verville 05-21-2012 09:17 PM
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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk (Post 862939)
Coup, if your little profile on the right side of the screen is correct, and you live in VA, are you planning on driving or taking a train to NYC?

If you plan on coming in the day before and are driving, you might want to look for a hotel in Queens (shorter drive to the track on Saturday). If you're planning on taking Amtrak, you'd probably want a hotel in Manhattan, so you can take the Belmont Special from Penn Station on Saturday.
We'll probably drive in from VA. And, we might come in Wednesday or Thursday, since we've never been to NYC.

I just want to say that I really appreciate everyone's feedback. We're really excited, as I'm sure everyone else is.

Gregg

XIIPointStables 05-21-2012 09:23 PM
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Originally Posted by slotdirt (Post 862948)
Unless you want a rail spot or a place next to the paddock, there's no need to be there at 8:15, at least in my opinion.
Thanks Slot. Trying to figure out what time to get there if we just do GA.

slotdirt 05-21-2012 09:40 PM
There will be a lot of people there, don't get me wrong, but hardly the mass of humanity seen at the Derby. Belmont Park is massive.

Sightseek 05-21-2012 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by MaTH716 (Post 862778)
I'll be the first to admit that I'm not a big fan of huge huge crowds. For many years I stayed away from Haskell (my home track), just cause I didn't want to deal with it. Same thing with Belmont, but now I'm starting to see the light.

This is a chance to see history. I have heard countless stories on this board from people that were there when Smarty Jones came into the stretch with the lead. They talk about the roar that went up and how the hairs on the back of their neck stood up. I can only imagne what that was like. I remember being at the Haskell when Rachael won, and the feeling I got when she took the lead and headed for home. I figue that feeling will be x1000 at Belmont.

I consider myself a big fan and have always wanted to see a TC winner. I was to young to remember Slew. I remember watching countless horses on TV trying to accomplish the feat and being so disappointed when they failed. I'm fortunate enough to live in the area and have the opportunity to go. It's time I finally made the trip. Just deal with whatever is thrown at you as far as traffic, lines, crowds, bad beats and so on. And at the end of the day, hopefully history is made and I was there to witness it.
What an excellent post! I was there for Rags' Belmont and that was a day I'll never forget, a Triple Crown winner? I can't even imagine! It may or may not happen, but that rush you get as they break from the gate will be worth it!

GenuineRisk 05-22-2012 08:18 AM
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Originally Posted by XIIPointStables (Post 862945)
Very helpful info guys/gals.

I see the gates open at 815AM on Belmont Stakes Day. Should I assume that people will be lined up outside earlier than that to get good space in the backyard?
They'll be running for spots on the rail. There's usually space in the backyard throughout the day. That's where all the food is, too.

alysheba4 05-22-2012 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Dahoss (Post 862766)
Was the 2008 Belmont the only Belmont stakes you have attended? I mean I get it....it was miserable that day. But Belmont can handle the crowd.
was there 2004, finish line 2nd level. wasnt bad, 126k there was equal 20 50k at santa anita. getting the train to the city was another story.

GenuineRisk 05-22-2012 12:40 PM
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Originally Posted by alysheba4 (Post 863003)
was there 2004, finish line 2nd level. wasnt bad, 126k there was equal 20 50k at santa anita. getting the train to the city was another story.
Holy sh*t; you ain't kidding. The trip back was a major pain in the neck. I think we stood in line for 90 minutes before getting on one.

We were up against the rail- we got in position a few hours before the race. Our feet were killing us by the time it was all over.

alysheba4 05-22-2012 03:21 PM
i had it good, i think the seats were finish line loge?? the carnage in the paddock was as bad as the calif. jam 2 i was at in 78.

knickslions2 05-22-2012 05:45 PM
I was there when alysheba and sunday silence both went for it. It is an awesome scene and a giant facility

alysheba4 05-22-2012 06:05 PM
alysheba was a no show........i dont know if it was the 4th race in 48 days or no lasix. the sunday silence race was Easy Goer showing how good he was....and he was pretty good.

knickslions2 05-22-2012 06:16 PM
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Originally Posted by alysheba4 (Post 863129)
alysheba was a no show........i dont know if it was the 4th race in 48 days or no lasix. the sunday silence race was Easy Goer showing how good he was....and he was pretty good.
Ya if I remember easy goer ran the second fastest time. Both races were blowouts but still a great day

dino 05-23-2012 11:07 AM
This question was probably asked and answered but does anyone know if you can just walk up and get a general admission ticket. I would like to head down but would rather not have to get there early. Maybe be there by noon. Do they sell out of GA?

slotdirt 05-23-2012 11:10 AM
They'll never sell out of general admission.

GenuineRisk 05-24-2012 09:37 PM
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Originally Posted by dino (Post 863214)
This question was probably asked and answered but does anyone know if you can just walk up and get a general admission ticket. I would like to head down but would rather not have to get there early. Maybe be there by noon. Do they sell out of GA?
Slotdirt is right; they don't stop selling GA. It won't be too horribly crowded yet at noon.

Does anyone know if the LIRR has posted the schedule for Belmont Stakes Day yet? All I can find is the regular schedule and I imagine they have to be running more than two trains on June 9.

dino 05-25-2012 06:34 AM
Thanks everyone.

Kasept 05-25-2012 06:47 AM
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Originally Posted by GenuineRisk (Post 863502)
Does anyone know if the LIRR has posted the schedule for Belmont Stakes Day yet? All I can find is the regular schedule and I imagine they have to be running more than two trains on June 9.


Calzone Lord 05-25-2012 07:45 AM
You know it's the most hectic, nerve-racking city. Imagine having to take the [Number] 7 train to the ballpark, looking like you're [riding through] Beirut next to some kid with purple hair next to some queer with AIDS right next to some dude who just got out of jail for the fourth time right next to some 20-year-old mom with four kids. It's depressing."

"The biggest thing I don't like about New York are the foreigners. I'm not a very big fan of foreigners. You can walk an entire block in Times Square and not hear anybody speaking English. Asians and Koreans and Vietnamese and Indians and Russians and Spanish people and everything up there. How the hell did they get in this country? "


Yours truly,

GenuineRisk 05-25-2012 08:49 AM
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Originally Posted by Kasept (Post 863534)
Thank you, Steve!

ShadowRoll 05-26-2012 03:09 PM
The NYRA is now offering $10 grandstand general admission tickets through Ticketmaster.

http://www.paulickreport.com/news/tr...-ticketmaster/

Wouldn't think this would affect availability at the door, and the $20 clubhouse tickets are not, apparently, available through Ticketmaster, but will still be available at the door.

I'm probably a sucker, but I usually get a clubhouse ticket and then move back and forth between the clubhouse and grandstand areas, even though I think the grandstand area offers a better view (at least if you're 6' 4").


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