First-time Belmont Stakes Trip

XIIPointStables · #1 05-08-2009, 09:34 AM

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.

Sightseek · #2 05-08-2009, 09:36 AM

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/

XIIPointStables · #3 05-12-2009, 11:32 AM

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.

geeker2 · #4 05-13-2009, 09:52 PM

Don't Valet your car!

pmacdaddy · #5 05-19-2009, 09:28 PM

I put in for tickets for the Belmont. Does anyone know when they are being mailed?

Thanks

smuthg · #6 05-21-2009, 11:09 AM

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Originally Posted by pmacdaddy

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...

smuthg · #7 05-22-2009, 09:38 AM

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Originally Posted by pmacdaddy

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.

smuthg · #8 05-28-2009, 03:32 PM

I saw where my credit card was charged last week, but I have not received my tickets yet... Has anyone received their tickets?

pmacdaddy · #9 05-28-2009, 05:15 PM

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.

Holland Hacker · #10 05-29-2009, 11:21 AM

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Originally Posted by pmacdaddy

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.

pmacdaddy · #11 05-29-2009, 12:53 PM

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

Holland Hacker · #12 05-29-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by pmacdaddy

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.

Bill

pmacdaddy · #13 05-30-2009, 12:29 PM

Got tickets in the mail today.

Holland Hacker · #14 05-31-2009, 08:01 AM

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.

smuthg · #15 06-01-2009, 10:01 AM

what's the recommended attire for the clubhouse on Belmont day? Jacket required?

smuthg · #16 06-01-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Cardus

A jacket is not required for the clubhouse. You can wear shorts if you want.

thanks...

XIIPointStables · #17 06-01-2010, 01:40 PM

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?

randallscott35 · #18 06-01-2010, 01:41 PM

Its a great day. Enjoy.

XIIPointStables · #19 06-01-2010, 01:45 PM

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.

geeker2 · #20 06-01-2010, 01:49 PM

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Originally Posted by XIIPointStables

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.

Don't use valet parking on Belmont Day