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Belmont Stakes Racing Festival

Start your weekend early at Belmont Park. Twilight Thursdays feature a 3:05 p.m. first post time and low roller contests. Plus, Come out and enjoy music, $2 hot dogs, $3 12 oz draft beers, $3 sodas and $3 pretzels beginning at 4:30 p.m.! Today is Rock & Brews Night featuring Mark Newman Duo.

Today's card features three stakes including the G3 Intercontinental, G3 Wonder Again, and Astoria. Tune in to Talking Horses for in-depth analysis from handicapper Andy Serling and other guests. 

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Low Roller Contest

Test your handicapping skills with the Low Roller Challenge! Wagering $2 Win, Place, Show on a single horse for 5 races gives fans the chance to win cash prizes! The $40 buy-in consists of $30 to a live bankroll and $10 to the prize pool. The Low Roller Challenge takes place on track only, and can be played anywhere within Belmont Park. Registration deadline is up to the Sixth to Last post of the day, and contestants can register within the Grandstand, next to the Guest Services booth.

Community Day - Building Communities Through Giving

The New York Racing Association will kick off the 2019 Belmont Stakes Racing Festival by honoring the work of local and regional non-profits and backstretch service providers as well as local leaders and elected officials. Participating organizations will set up tables in the grandstand to spread the word and raise funds. 

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