Friday, October 29, 2010
Contact: NYRA Press Office
(718) 659-2351
OZONE PARK, N.Y. – Thoroughbred racing action moves to New York City’s only racetrack when Aqueduct Racetrack begins its 36-day fall meet on Friday, November 5, with opening weekend featuring the simulcast of the Breeders’ Cup World Championships and a trio of exciting live graded stakes.
Racing fans can cheer on their favorite
In addition to the Breeders’ Cup simulcast, Aqueduct offers live racing over the three-day opening weekend, highlighted by Saturday’s 51st running of the Grade 2, $150,000 Red Smith Handicap on the turf and a pair of stakes for 2-year-olds, the Grade 2, $150,000 Nashua and the Grade 3, $100,000 Tempted for fillies, both at a mile.
The Red Smith,
Presented by the New York Lottery, Holidayfest kicks off with the Grade 3, $100,000 Fall Highweight Handicap on Thanksgiving Day, November 25, and continues on Friday with the Grade 2, $150,000 Top Flight Handicap for fillies and mares. The Grade 2, $200,000 Remsen for 2-year-olds and the Grade 2, $200,000 Demoiselle for 2-year-old fillies join the Hill ‘n’ Dale Cigar Mile and the Gazelle on Saturday.
On Thanksgiving Day, admission gates open at 9:30 a.m. with a special first race post time of 11:25 a.m. On Friday and Saturday, November 26 and 27, post time is noon.
Otherwise, gates open at 11 a.m. with a first race post time of 12:30 p.m., with racing conducted Wednesday through Sunday.
The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) will offer a $250,000 Guaranteed Late Pick 4 on Saturdays at Aqueduct beginning November 13.
This year for the first time simulcast wagering on seven major South American racetracks will be available to
Aqueduct will be closed for a winter break from December 20 through December 28, with racing resuming on Wednesday, December 29.
OPENING WEEKEND
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 5-7
Aqueduct is the perfect place to watch and wager on the Breeders’ Cup on Friday and Saturday, November 5-6. In addition, there will also be great live racing at Aqueduct that weekend. Many of the top dirt juveniles will be contesting the Grade 2 Nashua and the Grade 3 Tempted, along with the Grade 2 Red Smith for 3-year-olds and up going 1 3/8 miles on the turf, on Saturday, and 10 exciting live races on Sunday.
PICK THE PROS AND PONIES
SUNDAYS BEGINNING NOVEMBER 7
The best of two great sporting worlds meet every Sunday during live racing at Aqueduct’s Fall Meet with the popular Pick the Pros and Ponies Contest, beginning on November 7.
It’s a free contest in which contestants must correctly pick the winners of four designated National Football League games as well as the winners of races 3 and 5 on the day’s card for the chance to win a $1,000 prize. All entries must be in by 1 p.m. on contest day.
BIG A FALL HANDICAPPING CHALLENGE
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 13 AND SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14
The nationally acclaimed 2010 Aqueduct Fall Handicapping Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, November 13 and Sunday, November 14. The top three finishers will be automatically eligible for the 2011 Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship in
HOLIDAYFEST, PRESENTED BY THE
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 25 – SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 28
THANKSGIVING DAY
Whet your thoroughbred racing appetite as you prepare for the meal of the year! An early post time gets you home on time for turkey, yams, and stuffing. The Grade 3 Fall Highweight Championship is featured on the special holiday card. Post time 11:25 a.m., and racing concludes at approximately 3:00 p.m.
BLACK FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 26
It’s the biggest shopping day of the year, which is all the more reason to head to Aqueduct for a day of live racing, featuring the Grade 2 Top Flight Handicap. Post time is noon.
HILL ‘N’ DALE CIGAR MILE, REMSEN, DEMOISELLE, GAZELLE
WINTER SKI CAP PROMOTION
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 27
The final two Grade 1 races in
STOCKING STUFFER WEEKEND AND TOYS FOR TOTS
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 4 AND SUNDAY, DECEMBER 5
Stockings to fill? Loved ones to please? Get your stocking stuffer shopping done for the racing fan in your life at Aqueduct Racetrack! For a $1 per item donation, fans may choose an item of their choice from remaining past giveaway items. All donations will benefit a NYRA-supported charitable organization.
NYRA and the United States Marines Corps Reserve will once again partner in order to raise funds and collect toys for needy children. Please visit www.nyra.com/communityrelations/index.shtml for more information about NYRA’s commitment to helping our local community.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
WINTER BREAK MONDAY, DECEMBER 20 - TUESDAY, DECEMBER 28
Aqueduct will take a holiday recess from Monday, December 20 through Tuesday, December 28. Aqueduct will re-open on Wednesday, December 29.
2011 NYRA CALENDAR GIVEAWAY
SATURDAY, JANUARY 1
Our 2011 NYRA Calendar will help racing fans keep track of the premiere schedule in racing every day of the week! With the purchase of a $2 coupon, the very best racing photos from the past year will adorn your home or office, along with listings of upcoming stakes races at Aqueduct Racetrack,
NYRA REWARDS
NYRA Rewards is your opportunity to earn cash rewards just by wagering on the races, whether it’s on NYRA races or simulcast events! Sign up for an account at www.nyrarewards.com and wager using Internet Wagering, On-Track Self-Service Wagering, Phone Wagering, or Mobile Wagering using supported mobile devices like Blackberrys, iPhones, or Java and Windows-based devices. NYRA Rewards offers a full simulcast menu of the best racetrack signals coast-to-coast plus evening race programs. NYRA Rewards members enjoy the following perks:
- Express Funding Up to $500 per Day
- Open Seven Days a Week
- Earn cash back
- No Minimum Balance
- No Wagering Fees
- Earning Cash Back! NYRA Rewards offers the most generous cash rewards structure of any advance deposit wagering program in racing! Members receive one point for every dollar wagered on NYRA races and a half point for every dollar wagered on a simulcast event. No points are awarded for a $2.10 pari-mutuel payoff, based on a $2 wager. Points are totaled at the end of each month and cash rewards are deposited into your account based on your monthly wagering volume. The first day of each month begins a new wagering/rewards cycle.
AQUEDUCT FACT SHEET
ADMISSION: Free. Gates open at 11:00 a.m.; with the exception of 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, November 6, and Thanksgiving Day, November 25.
PARKING: Free general parking. There is a $5 charge for valet parking. Parking gates open at 10:45 a.m., except at 9:15 a.m. Saturday, November 6, and Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 25.
FIRST POST: First post is 12:30 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day, November 25, (11:25 a.m.), Black Friday, November 26 (noon), and Saturday, November 27 (noon).
NYRA.com: Log on to www.nyra.com daily for the most comprehensive news at all NYRA tracks. The site features a wealth of information including entries, race results, live odds, live audio of race calls, the latest news, and a great deal more about Aqueduct Racetrack,
DINING AT AQUEDUCT: Aqueduct offers numerous dining options, from the elegance of the trackside Equestris Restaurant to the casual comfort of the Man o’ War Sports Bar. Concession stands are located throughout the track and the
Equestris Restaurant: Equestris has a full buffet and along with the best views at the Big A. There is a $1 seating charge. For reservations call (888) 516-NYRA (6972). Equestris Dress Code: Neat Casual Attire. No shorts or abbreviated wear permitted; Gentlemen – collared shirts required. Management reserves the right to use its discretion to determine Neat Casual Attire.
Corporate and Social Events: Aqueduct has become the venue of choice for both corporate and private functions. Beautifully appointed private rooms and pricing to suit all budgets are just a few reasons to book your event with us. Our professional staff can arrange accommodations for parties from 20 to 500. Please call the Group Sales department for a brochure or to book your next event call (888) 285-5961. For more information please visit www.NYRAGroupSales.com
DIRECTIONS TO AQUEDUCT
By car
From
Midtown Tunnel to Long Island Expressway East, to Van Wyck Expressway South, to Exit 3 – Linden Blvd. Turn right on
From
Belt Parkway East, to Exit
From
Belt Parkway West to Exit 18B. Racetrack is a half-mile on the right.
From Staten Island &
From Connecticut & Westchester
Any route to
From
Local Bus Service
Q-11 (MTA
Q-41 (MTA Queens Bus): Operates from
Q-7 (MTA Queens Bus): Operates from
By Subway
Take the “A” Train to the Aqueduct Station.
For additional Information about subway or bus service please call the MTA (718) 995-4700.
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