aqueduct 2010 fall meet brochure
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The Aqueduct Fall Meeting features live racing every Wednesday through Sunday, with a few exceptions. Aqueduct Racetrack will open this year on Friday, November 5. We will not feature live racing from December 20 through December 28. Simulcast wagering will be available for NYRA Rewards members via Telebet, the NYRA Rewards Internet Wagering site, and Mobile Wagering. Aqueduct Racetrack will be closed beginning Monday, December 20 through Tuesday, December 28. We will reopen for live racing on Wednesday, December 29. For more information, please call 718-641-4700 or visit NYRA.com.TRANSCRIPT
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2010 FALL RACING MEET
November 5 – December 31
DECEMBER
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n 2010 RACING CALENDAR
Gates Open at 11am on normal racing days.Gates open at 9:30am on Breeders’ Cup Day,
Saturday, November 6th*.Gates Open at 9:30am on Thanksgiving Day,
Thursday, November 25th*.
*Parking gates open at 9:15am
n Aqueduct Fall Meeting:Racing Schedule
The Aqueduct Fall Meeting features live racing everyWednesday through Sunday, with a few exceptions.AqueductRacetrackwillopenthisyearonFriday,November5.WewillnotfeatureliveracingfromDecember20throughDecember 28. Simulcast wagering will be available forNYRARewardsmembersviaTelebet,theNYRARewardsInternet Wagering site, and Mobile Wagering. AqueductRacetrackwillbeclosedbeginningMonday,December20through Tuesday, December 28. We will reopen for liveracingonWednesday,December29.Formoreinformation,pleasecall718-641-4700orvisitNYRA.com.
n New York’s Best Bet Continues!
• FREEAdmissionandGeneralParking atAqueductRacetrack.
• Valetparkingcharge:$5.00
• Admissiongatesopenat11:00ammostdays; 9:30amonBreeders’CupDay,November6 andThanksgivingDay,November25.
• Parkinggatesopenat9:15amonthesedates.
n Meet Highlights
Saturday & Sunday, November 13-14: The nationallyacclaimed 2010 Aqueduct Handicapping Challengeis scheduled for Saturday, November 13 and Sunday,November14.Thetopthreefinisherswillbeautomaticallyeligible for the2011DailyRacingForm -NTRA NationalHandicappingChampionshipinLasVegasonJanuary28-29.NYRAwillprovide reimbursement forair fare.HotelaccommodationsandallothertournamentactivitieswillbecoordinatedbytheNTRA.Formoreinformationonthe2010AqueductHandicappingChallenge,visitNYRA.com,orphone718-659-2373.
n Holidayfest: presented by the New York Lottery
Thursday, November 25: Thanksgiving Day Whet your Thoroughbred racing appetite as youprepareforthemealoftheyear!Anearlyposttimegetsyou home on time for turkey, yams, and stuffing. The$100,000 (GIII)FallHighweightChampionship is featuredonthespecialholidaycard.Post time 11:25am, and racing concludes at approximately 3:00pm.
Friday, November 26: Black Friday Wouldyouratherfightthecrowdsatthelocalmall,ordoyourshoppingattheBigA–wheremakingtherightselectioncanreallypayoff?The$150,000 (GII) Top Flight Handicap is the feature on thecard.Post time 12:00pm.
Saturday, November 27 and Sunday, November 28: WiththepurchaseofNewYorkLotteryticketsoutsidetheNYRAGiftStore,locatedonthesecondfloor,AqueductracefanswillhavetheopportunitytowinadditionalLotteryprizes!JoinusattheBigAandmeettheNewYorkLotteryteam,SaturdayandSundayofHolidayfestweekend.
Saturday, November 27: Hill ‘n’ Dale Cigar Mile Saturday ThefeaturedayoftheAqueductFallMeeting.TheHill‘n’DaleCigarMileSaturdayfeaturestheverybestmilersinthenation,aswellasthefinest2year-oldcoltsandfilliesNewYorkRacinghastooffer.FourgradedstakeshighlightthispremiereFallSaturdaycard.Post time: 12:00pm.
Featuring:
GradeIHill‘n’DaleCigarMileHandicapGradeIGazelleGradeIIDemoiselleGradeIIRemsen
In celebration of Hill n’ DaleCigar Mile Saturday, get your2010 Aqueduct winter ski capwith the purchase of a $2.00coupon(whilesupplieslast)!
n At the Track
Pick the Pros and Ponies: Enjoy the Sunday card atAqueduct Racetrack, and catch all the Fall gridiron action!We have all the thoroughbred racing excitement you couldaskfor,andall thegamesyoudon’twanttomiss.Playourfreeweeklycontest,andyoucouldwin.SelectthewinnersoffourdesignatedNFLgames,plusRaces3and5,andpocketacool$1,000!CheckoutNYRA.com for moreinformation aboutthe weekly Pros andPonieschallenge.
Saturday and Sunday, December 4-5, Stocking Stuffer and “Toys for Tots” Weekend: Stockings tofill?Lovedones toplease?Getyourstockingstuffershoppingdonefortheracingfan inyour lifeatAqueductRacetrack!Foraone-dollarper-itemdonation,fansmaychooseanitemoftheirchoicefromremaining past giveaway items. All donations will benefit aNYRA-supportedcharitableorganization.
NYRAandtheUnitedStatesMarineswillonceagainpartnerinordertoraisefundsandcollecttoysforneedychildreninthecommunity.Theobjectiveof“ToysforTots”istoplayanactiverole inthedevelopmentofoneofourmostvaluableresources–ourchildren.
Pleasesee:
http://www.nyra.com/communityrelations/index.shtmlfor more information regarding NYRA’s continuing commit-menttohelpingourlocalcommunityendeavors.
Saturday, January 1, 2011 NYRA Calendar Event: Our2011NYRACalendarwillhelpracingfanskeeptrackofthepremierescheduleinracingeverydayoftheweek!Theverybestracingphotosfromthepastyearwilladornyourhomeoroffice,alongwithlistingsofupcomingstakesracesatAqueductRacetrack,BelmontPark,andSaratogaRaceCourse.BethefirstonlinetogetyourcopyonNewYear’sDayattheBigA.
Live Chat Fridays: Please see NYRA.com/livechat for Schedule: NYRA willhost hour-long, liveonline chat sessionswith key industryfigures. New York trainers and jockeys, racing analysts, andNYRAexecutiveshavehostedpastchatsessions,ashasTalkingHorsesandNYRALiveco-hostAndySerling.ChattopicsrangefromupcomingfeatureracecardstoNYRA’sGuaranteedLatePick4.TheLiveChatsareconductedfrom8pm–9pmonselectFridaysthroughoutthemeet.
n 2010 Aqueduct Racetrack Fall Meeting Promotional Calendar
Date Promo
Friday,November5 OpeningDay
Sunday,November7 PicktheProsandPonies
Saturday,November13 AqueductHandicapping Challenge
Sunday,November14 AqueductHandicapping Challenge
Sunday,November14 PicktheProsandPonies
Sunday,November21 PicktheProsandPonies
Saturday,November27 Hill‘n’DaleCigarMile Saturday
Sunday,November28 PicktheProsandPonies
Saturday,December4 StockingStufferEvent
Sunday,December5 StockingStufferEvent
Sunday,December5 PicktheProsandPonies
Sunday,December12 PicktheProsandPonies
Sunday,December19 PicktheProsandPonies
Saturday,January1 2011NYRACalendarGiveaway
Sunday,January2 PicktheProsandPonies
n NYRA Rewards
NYRA Rewards is your opportunity to earn cash rewards
just by wagering on the races, whether it’s on NYRA races or
simulcastevents!Signupforanaccountatnyra.comandwager
usingInternetWagering,On-TrackSelf-ServiceWagering,Phone
Wagering, or Mobile Wagering using supported mobile devices
likeBlackberrys, iPhones,orJavaandWindowsbaseddevices.
NYRARewardsoffersafullsimulcastmenuofthebestracetrack
signals coast-to-coast plus evening race programs. NYRA
Rewardsmembersenjoythefollowingperks:
• EarnCashBack
• NoWageringFees
• NoMinimumBalance
• OpenSevenDaysaWeek
• ExpressFundingUpto$500perDay
Earning Cash Back!NYRARewardsoffers themostgenerous
cashrewardsstructureofanyadvancedepositwageringprogram
in racing!Members receiveonepoint foreverydollarwagered
onNYRAracesandahalfpoint foreverydollarwageredona
simulcastevent.Nopointsareawardedfora$2.10pari-mutuel
payoff,basedona$2wager.Pointsaretotaledattheendofeach
monthandcashrewardsaredepositedintoyouraccountbased
onyourmonthlywageringvolume.Thefirstdayofeachmonth
beginsanewwagering/rewardscycle.
NYRA REWARDS Schedule
Point Level WPS 2-Horse ExoticBronze 2,000 1.25% 1.25% 1.50%BronzePlus 4,000 1.75% 1.75% 2.00%Silver 8,000 1.75% 2.00% 2.50%SilverPlus 20,000 1.75% 2.50% 3.50%Gold 40,000 2.25% 2.75% 4.00%GoldPlus 80,000 2.75% 3.00% 5.00%Platinum 150,000 3.00% 3.50% 6.00%PlatinumPlus 300,000 3.00% 4.50% 8.00%Diamond 500,000 3.00% 6.00% 9.00%
WPS: Win,Place,Show 2-Horse: DailyDouble,Exacta,QuinellaExotic: Trifecta,Superfecta,Pick3,Pick4,Pick6,GrandSlam
n Aqueduct Fall Meet Stakes Schedule
Date Stakes Purse
Nov6 Nashua(GII) $150,000
Nov6 Tempted(GIII) $100,000
Nov6 RedSmith(GII) $150,000
Nov13 LongIsland(GIII) $150,000
Nov14 NewYorkStallionSeries $350,000Combined
Nov20 Discovery(GIII) $100,000
Nov25 FallHighweightHandicap(GIII) $100,000
Nov26 TopFlightHandicap(GII) $150,000
Nov27 Hill‘n’DaleCigarMile(GI) $250,000
Nov27 Gazelle(GI) $250,000
Nov27 Demoiselle(GII) $200,000
Nov27 Remsen(GII) $200,000
Dec4 GarlandofRoses $65,000
Dec5 EastView(NYB) $65,000
Dec5 DamonRunyon(NYB) $65,000
Dec11 QueensCounty(GIII) $100,000
Dec18 Gravesend $65,000
Dec31 AlexM.Robb(NYB) $65,000
Dec31 GallantFox $65,000
n Your Event… Our Venue… Imagine the Possibilities…
AqueductRacetrackhasbecomethevenueofchoiceforbothcorporateandprivatefunctions.Enjoysuperbfare,beautifully appointed venue spaces, and unparalleledservice–allwhileexperiencingThoroughbredracingatitsfinest.Eventoptionscanaccommodategroupsfrom20to500,andwehavepricingtosuitmostbudgets.
For more information, visit www.nyragroupsales.com or call (888) 285-5961.
n Dining at the Track
Aqueduct Racetrack offers numerous dining optionsfromtheeleganceofourexpansive, tracksideEquestrisRestauranttothecasualcomfortoftheManO’WarSportsBar.Concessionstandsarelocatedthroughoutthefacility,andtheAqueductFoodCourtislocatedonthefirstflooroftheClubhousearea.
• Equestris: Equestrisisthemostspacious diningvenueintheNewYorkCityarea.The restaurantboastsafull-servicewaitstaff,along withbreathtakingviewsofthetrack.Thereisa $1.00seatingcharge.Tomakeareservation, call888-516-NYRA(6972).
Elegant attire has long been a tradition of New YorkThoroughbredRacing,andguestsofEquestriswhohonorthis tradition are always appreciated. Business or neat,casual attire is acceptable. Gentlemen are required towearcollaredshirts.Suitsorsportsjacketareoptional.
Noshortsorabbreviatedwearpermitted.
Management reserves the right to use its discretion to determine acceptable attire.
n Directions
BY CAR• FromManhattan:QueensMidtownTunneltoLongIslandExpressway,
toVanWyckExpresswaySouth,toExit3–LindenBlvd.Turnrighton LindenBlvd.;followsigns tothetrackentrance.
• FromBrooklyn:BeltParkway,EasttoExit19–NassauExpressway,andbearrightforexittoLeffertsBlvd.MakealeftontoLeffertsBlvd.
TurnleftonNorthConduitAve.,stayrightandgostraighttothe racetrackentrance.
• FromStatenIsland&SouthernNewJersey:StatenIslandExpresswayEasttoVerrazanoBridge.ExitBeltParkwayEast.Take
Exit19–NassauExpresswayandbearrightforexittoLeffertsBlvd. MakealeftontoLeffertsBlvd.,turnleftonNorthConduitAve.,and stayrightandstraighttoracetrackentrance.
• FromLongIsland:FromGrandCentralParkwayWest,Exit23–CrossIslandParkwaySouthandmergeontoBeltParkwayWest.
FromSouthernStateParkwayWest,mergeontoBelmontParkway West.OnceonBeltParkwayWest,followtoExit18B–LeffertsBlvd. Racetrackis1/2mileontheright.
• FromNorthernNewJersey:GeorgeWashingtonBridgetoCrossBronxExpressway,totheWhitestoneBridge.TaketheVanWyck
ExpresswaytoExit3–LindenBlvd.Followsignstoracetrack entrance.
• FromConnecticutandWestchester:UsetheCross-BronxExpressway,BrucknerExpressway,ortheHutchinsonRiverParkway
totheWhitestoneBridge.TaketheVanWyckExpresswaytoExit3– LindenBlvd.,andfollowthesignstoAqueduct.
LOCAL BUS SERVICE• Q-11(MTAQueensBus):OperatesfromQueensBlvd.andWoodhaven
Blvd.toPitkinAve.and97thAve.
• Q-41(MTAQueensBus):OriginatesfromJamaicaBusTerminaltoRockawayBlvd.
• Q7(MTAQueensBus):OperatesfromEuclidAve.,Brooklyn,toRockawayBlvd.ForadditionalinformationcallMTANewYorkCity
Transitat (718)330-1234.
BY SUBWAY• TaketheAtraintotheAqueductStation.