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Old 05-08-2009, 09:34 AM
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Default First-time Belmont Stakes Trip

Wanted to get some advice on making the trip to the Belmont Stakes this year.

There is a group of about six of us and we we're debating just getting seats in the backyard or getting reserved seating.

Is it like Saratoga where if you're not there at 5AM on Travers day you can't get a table or a spot?

Thanks for any help/advice.
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Old 05-08-2009, 09:36 AM
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Depends if there is a Triple Crown on the line.

If there is none, the track is so spacious you don't have to worry about it.

NYRA sent out an e-mail this morning about their new Belmont Stakes website, this might help you further:

http://www.belmontstakes.com/
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Old 05-12-2009, 11:32 AM
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Yeah, they sent me a ticket form, but the group I'm with wants to go the backyard route and just scalp tickets if we need to.
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Old 05-13-2009, 09:52 PM
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Old 05-19-2009, 09:28 PM
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I put in for tickets for the Belmont. Does anyone know when they are being mailed?

Thanks
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Old 05-21-2009, 11:09 AM
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I put in for tickets for the Belmont. Does anyone know when they are being mailed?

Thanks
I made my request a couple weeks before the Derby and the email response I received indicated that they were trying to get them out by the Preakness, but I haven't received anything...
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Old 05-22-2009, 09:38 AM
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I put in for tickets for the Belmont. Does anyone know when they are being mailed?

Thanks
I got an email last night letting me know that I had seats, so I assume they are being mailed soon.
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Old 05-28-2009, 03:32 PM
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I saw where my credit card was charged last week, but I have not received my tickets yet... Has anyone received their tickets?
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Old 05-28-2009, 05:15 PM
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I called up NYRA ticket office yesterday and they confirmed that I had indeed gotten the seats I requested.

They said tickets would be mailed out this week.
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Old 05-29-2009, 11:21 AM
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I called up NYRA ticket office yesterday and they confirmed that I had indeed gotten the seats I requested.

They said tickets would be mailed out this week.
Pat where are you seats? I would like to stop by and introduce myself.
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Old 05-29-2009, 12:53 PM
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Definitely. We are in Section 3N, row A.

I will be there with my wife, brother-in-law (Pointman) and his dad Tony. Leaving kids back for this one...

Hope to get there a bit before first Post. Should definitely plan to meet up.

See you there.

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Definitely. We are in Section 3N, row A.

I will be there with my wife, brother-in-law (Pointman) and his dad Tony. Leaving kids back for this one...

Hope to get there a bit before first Post. Should definitely plan to meet up.

See you there.

Pat
Pat,

I'm looking forward to it. I'll stop by at some point during the day. By the way I think our seats are close in 3S also the front row.

See you then.


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Old 05-30-2009, 12:29 PM
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Got tickets in the mail today.
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Old 05-31-2009, 08:01 AM
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Any idea when we'll be getting our Saratoga Seats? I know NYRA is way behind scheduel as the Belmont Stakes tickets were just mailed out.
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what's the recommended attire for the clubhouse on Belmont day? Jacket required?
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Old 06-01-2009, 02:31 PM
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A jacket is not required for the clubhouse. You can wear shorts if you want.
thanks...
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Old 06-01-2010, 01:40 PM
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I'm going to bump this as a buddy and I have committed to go this year. It will be out first trip to Belmont.

RE: Tickets. There are three levels as best as I can tell: Second, Third and Upper Third.

Does anyone have a real passionate plea as to what is the best level?
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Its a great day. Enjoy.
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Old 06-01-2010, 01:45 PM
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Looking forward to it. Thanks.

Just trying to figure out what to do about tickets.

We're going to forgo the cooler and chairs and just get tickets. Just don't know what the best level is in the building.
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Looking forward to it. Thanks.

Just trying to figure out what to do about tickets.

We're going to forgo the cooler and chairs and just get tickets. Just don't know what the best level is in the building.
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