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Belmont Park Reopens After $450M Transformation
Belmont Park Racetrack reopens with new grandstand and four racetracks after three-year $450 million overhaul.
In brief
Belmont Park Racetrack reopens with new grandstand and four racetracks after three-year $450 million overhaul. The racetrack now features a five-story grandstand and reduced footprint for more green space. Originally reported by ABC7 New York.
New Grandstand Unveiled
The five-story grandstand includes modern bars and restaurants.
Four New Racetracks Added
The racetrack property now includes four new racing tracks.
Smaller Footprint
The building size dropped from 1.5 million to 300,000 square feet.
More Green Space
The New York Racing Association says the smaller footprint creates more green space.
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony
Governor Kathy Hochul will attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 a.m. Friday.
First Race Scheduled
The first race is set for 1:30 p.m. Friday.
What to remember
The racetrack now features a five-story grandstand and reduced footprint for more green space.
