Belmont Park Racing Relations
We look forward to hosting you at Belmont Park! This guide contains everything you need to know for your visit as a racing participant.
Owner Race Day Accommodations & Tickets
Advance reservations are required for all racing participants seeking parking and admission to Belmont Park. A valid NYRA ID alone will not grant parking or admission without an advance reservation. This requirement applies whether you have a horse entered to race that day or not.
Admission and parking remain complimentary for racing participants with a valid NYRA ID; however, a redeemable ticket must be reserved in advance and presented for both parking & admission.
These temporary measures are necessary to appropriately manage capacity as construction at Belmont Park continues. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this exciting period of transition.
Stakes Entrants on Major Days
- One (1) complimentary box, including hospitality, will be provided for a stake entry on these featured race days. Two (2) complimentary boxes, including hospitality, if two (2) or more horses are entered in stakes on these days:
Sep. 18-20 (Opening Weekend), Sep. 26 (Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Day), Oct. 3 (Breeders' Cup Preview Day), Oct. 17 (Belmont Fall Claiming Championship), Oct. 24 (NY-Bred Showcase Day), Oct. 30-31 (Halloween Weekend), Nov. 28 (Jockey Club Oaks & Derby Day), Dec. 5 (Cigar Mile Day)
All Other Entrants
- All Other Stakes: On any other race day, one (1) complimentary box, or two (2) complimentary boxes if two (2) or more horses are entered in a stake race.
- Undercard Races: One (1) complimentary box (if inventory allows), or four (4) reserved seats.
- Non-Runner: Can request to purchase tickets. Contact the Racing Relations department for additional information.
General Admission
Advance reservations are required for all racing participants seeking parking and admission to the racetrack.
Admission and parking remain complimentary for racing participants with a valid NYRA ID; however, a redeemable ticket must be reserved in advance and presented for both parking & admission.
Ticket Request Fulfillment
Owners with a horse entered to race must submit all ticket and hospitality requests within 72 hours following the conclusion of final entries for that race day. Requests may be submitted as soon as final entries have been completed; owners are encouraged to submit requests early to allow Racing Relations adequate time to coordinate accommodations.
| Race Day | Final Entries Taken | Ticket Request Deadline |
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Thursday |
Friday prior | Monday, week of race |
| Friday | Saturday prior | Tuesday, week of race |
| Saturday | Sunday prior | Wednesday, week of race |
| Sunday | Wednesday prior | Thursday, week of race |
- No entries are taken on Thursdays.
- Requests received after the applicable 72-hour deadline will be accommodated based on availability and cannot be guaranteed.
- Digital tickets are encouraged and can be delivered via SMS or email.
Syndicates' Managing Partner will be provided the complimentary accommodations and will have license to use accommodations as they see fit. Racing participants who have purchased Hospitality will be eligible for refunds based on participation. Please note, refund checks may take longer to arrive.
Trainer and Jockey Race Day Accommodations
Tickets and Admission
Stakes Participants: One (1) complimentary box, if inventory allows; otherwise, four (4) complimentary Reserved Seats.
Trainers will have daily access to the Belmont Park grounds via a season pass. Please contact Racing Relations for instructions on how to claim.
Parking
Trainers will park in the Silver D lot. Click here for arrival info.
Jockeys will park in the Bronze lot. Click here for arrival info.
Paddock Passes
Paddock access is granted with a valid NYRA ID badge. Paddock passes are also available for pickup in the Racing Relations Office.
Licensing & Stable-Area Guest Passes
NYRA Licensing & Stable-Area Guest Passes can be obtained from the following individuals:
- Karen Rubiano, krubiano@nyrainc.com | ID Office, located in the Racing Building.
- Miriamlila Reyes-Molina, mreyes-molina@nyrainc.com | ID Office, located at Gate 6 off Hempstead Turnpike.
Hours of Operation: Wednesday through Sunday, 8:30am - 4:30pm
Lodging Partners
Please contact the Racing Relations Office to book at a partner hotel.
Long Island
The Garden City Hotel
Located in the heart of Garden City on Long Island, The Garden City Hotel seamlessly blends timeless elegance with modern luxury. Guests can enjoy sophisticated dining, a full-service spa, state-of-the-art fitness facilities, and thoughtfully appointed guest rooms, making it an ideal destination for racing participants seeking exceptional comfort and convenience before or after a day at the races.
Hampton Inn Garden City
Offering comfortable accommodations, dependable service, and modern amenities just a short drive from Belmont Park. Guests enjoy complimentary hot breakfast, free Wi-Fi, on-site fitness facilities, and convenient access to local shopping, dining, and transportation. Combining value, comfort, and a welcoming atmosphere, the hotel provides an excellent option for racing participants seeking a convenient and relaxing stay.
Manhattan
AMTD Idea Tribeca Hotel
A contemporary boutique hotel located at the intersection of Tribeca and SoHo, offering modern accommodations with convenient access to Downtown Manhattan dining, shopping, entertainment, and multiple subway lines.
Hotel 48lex nEW yORK
An upscale boutique hotel in Midtown East offering sophisticated, residential-style accommodations and personalized service. Located near Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center, 48LEX provides an elevated option for owners and racing participants seeking a refined stay.
hILTON gARDEN Inn New York/MANHATTAN-MIDTOWN EAST
Centrally located in Midtown East, offering comfortable accommodations, complimentary Wi-Fi, fitness facilities, and convenient access to Grand Central, Rockefeller Center, Central Park, and Manhattan dining and entertainment.
LGA/JFK Airport
Hilton Garden Inn Queens/JFK Airport
Conveniently located near John F. Kennedy International Airport, offering comfortable accommodations, complimentary Wi-Fi, on-site dining, fitness facilities, and airport shuttle service. An ideal option for participants arriving or departing through JFK.
Hilton Garden Inn Flushing LaGuardia
Located in the heart of Flushing, Queens, with convenient access to LaGuardia Airport, Citi Field, and the surrounding Queens area. A practical option for participants seeking accommodations closer to Belmont Park while maintaining convenient airport access to LGA.
Fairfield Inn New York LaGuardia/Flushing
A convenient Queens option near LaGuardia Airport, featuring complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi, fitness facilities, and airport shuttle service. Its location provides convenient access to Flushing, Citi Field, and major Queens roadways.
Parking
Owners
Owners with a valid NYRA Owner ID are eligible for complimentary parking and must reserve parking in advance through the Racing Relations Office.
Owners with horses entered on race ray will park in the Silver C lot.
Owners without horses entered on race day will park in the Silver A/B lot, subject to operational requirements.
Once all allotments available in Silver A/B are filled, parking will be in the Emerald lot, accessible via exit 26D of the Cross Island Parkway. Complimentary shuttles will be available to/from the Emerald lot.
Trainers
Trainers will park in the Silver D lot. Click here for arrival info.
Jockeys
Jockeys will park in the Bronze lot. Click here for arrival info.
Transportation
Everywhere Cars
Premium chauffeur and private transportation service dedicated to delivery luxury travel experiences across New York and beyond. Reliable, high-end car service for airport transfers, corporate travel, special events, and personalized hourly bookings. Available 24/7.
Contact: Ashok Raj (nickname: Yuvi) | (347) 596-5555 | booking@everywherecars.com | EverywhereCars.com
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Locations at New York's JFK & LaGuardia airports.
Discount Code: SBPF008
Long Island Rail Road
Belmont Park can be reached using the LIRR’s Elmont-UBS Arena station, which is accessible. Trains on the Hempstead, Port Jefferson, and Ronkonkoma branches stop at the station every day, departing from Grand Central Station, New York Penn Station, and points east on Long Island. Use the MTA TrainTime App to buy tickets. Visit MTA.info to learn more and plan.
Complimentary shuttles operate between the Elmont-UBS Arena station and racetrack entrances.
Administrative Info
Ownership Registry handles bill of sale transactions.
Kelly Gecewicz can be reached by email at kgecewicz@nyrainc.com or by phone at (718) 659-2234.
The New York Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association (NYTHA) is committed to representing the interests of owners and trainers at the New York Racing Association tracks (Saratoga Race Course and Belmont Park).
NYTHA serves as the New York State Gaming Commission’s recognized representative of owners and trainers, striving to protect the economic interests of all horsemen and to gain public recognition of horse racing as a vital industry, deserving support, protection and preservation.
Adam Coglianese can be reached by email at acoglianese@nyrainc.com or by phone at (718) 659-2292.
Photos are available for purchase online here.
The New York State Gaming Commission (NYSGC) handles all licensing required to participate in New York racing.
The NYSGC can be reached at (718) 641-6906. Visit their website for more info.
OPERATING HOURS: Wednesday–Sunday, 8:00am–4:00pm
The Horsemen's Bookkeeper department can be reached by email at hb@nyrainc.com or by phone at 516-274-3088.
Click here to register for/log in to InCompass Financial Serivices.
The Jockey Club office handles the registration of silks, stable names, and authorized agents.
Audrey Harding can be reached by email at aharding@jockeyclub.com or by phone at (718) 296-5146.
Racing Relations works a racing schedule of Wednesday through Sunday, opening at 9:00am.
Davis Klein can be reached by email at dklein@nyrainc.com or by phone at (646) 772-5983.
Owner and trainer NYRA ID badges are distributed by the ID Clerks. The ID Clerks work out of a TBA location.
Hours of operation: TBA
