Belmont Day attendance capped at 90,000

Paid attendance for Belmont Stakes Day, June 6, will be capped at 90,000, the

New York Racing Association (NYRA) said on Wednesday.

This step is similar to the policies and practices of professional sports

teams, and will not only result in an enhanced experience for Belmont guests,

but will further improve access to and from the Belmont property.

Advance general admission for Saturday is still available for $15, and

includes the featured post-race Belmont Stakes Day concert by the Goo Goo Dolls,

who will also perform a short set between the running of the Manhattan (G1) and

the Belmont (G1).

Scheduled entertainment on Belmont Stakes Day also includes musicians from

the United States Military Academy (USMA) at West Point, who will perform the

National Anthem to start the day's entertainment. They will also conduct a

special musical tribute to the men and women of the United States Military

Academy just prior to the running of the Metropolitan H. (G1), later that

afternoon. Guests will also enjoy a trackside musical performance from the Tony

award-winning Broadway musical "Jersey Boys."

For the first time, NYRA will host a special Belmont Stakes Eve concert June

5. Following that day's final race, a stage will be set up near the winner's

circle, where fans will enjoy a performance by platinum-selling recording

artists O.A.R.

"We have built an expanded three-day festival featuring the very best in

racing, hospitality and entertainment all designed to offer our guests from

around the world an unparalleled experience at beautiful Belmont Park," said New

York Racing Association Chief Executive Officer and President Christopher Kay.

"Our new concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings and an expanded array of

hospitality options complement our racing lineup, which features 17 graded

stakes races and more than $10 million in purses. We encourage our fans to

purchase their tickets in advance and secure their place for New York's

traditional kick-off to the summer season."

For more information on the Belmont Stakes Racing Festival or to purchase

admission, seating or hospitality packages, please visit belmontstakes.com, or

call 1-844-NYRA-TIX.

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