Belmont

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by Coup Verville

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]

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]

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.

[XIIPointStables]

Originally Posted by slotdirt

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]

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.

[GenuineRisk]

Originally Posted by XIIPointStables

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.

[Coup Verville]

Originally Posted by GenuineRisk

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