Belmont

[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.