Aqueduct Racetrack, the only racetrack in New York City, opens for the 39-day Fall Meet on Wednesday, October 28. First race post is 12:30 p.m. and gates open at 11:00 a.m. unless otherwise indicated. Aqueduct boasts free admission and free general parking seven days a week. There’s plenty of tremendous graded racing during the meet, with 12 graded stakes on the main dirt track, two on the turf, and one on the inner dirt track.

The highlight of the meet is Saturday, November 28, featuring the Grade 1, $300,000 Hill ‘n’ Dale Cigar Mile, one of the most prestigious mile races in the world. In addition, the day features the Grade 1 Gazelle for 3-year-old fillies and two great juvenile races in the Grade 2 Remsen and Demoiselle.

In addition to great live racing, Aqueduct will be open for simulcasting on Mondays and Tuesday during the rest of the 2009 Aqueduct meet, starting Monday, November 2. There will also be simulcasting during the holiday break from Monday, December 14 through Wednesday, December 23. The track will be completely dark on Christmas Eve, December 24, and Christmas, December 25.

As the holidays come closer, there is a festive mood at Aqueduct and plenty of action to keep fans entertained. Please call 718-641-4700 with any questions regarding the Aqueduct Fall Meet.

PICK THE PROS AND PONIES KICKS OFF
Sunday, November 1 and Continuing Every Sunday

The best of two great sporting worlds meet every Sunday during Aqueduct’s Fall Meet with the popular Pick the Pros and Ponies Contest.

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 1:00 p.m. on the day of the contest.

WATCH AND WAGER ON THE BREEDERS’ CUP
Friday and Saturday, November 6 - 7

Aqueduct is the perfect place to watch and wager on the Breeders’ Cup on Friday and Saturday, November 6-7. 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 at Aqueduct on November 7. Also that day is the Grade 2 Red Smith for 3-year-olds & up going 1-3/8 miles on the turf.

BIG A FALL HANDICAPPING CHALLENGE
Saturday and Sunday, November 14 - 15

The nationally acclaimed 2009 Aqueduct Fall Handicapping Challenge is scheduled for Saturday, November 14 and Sunday, November 15. There will be $80,000 in prize money up for grabs, based on 200 entrants. The top three finishers will be automatically eligible for the 2010 Daily Racing Form/NTRA National Handicapping Championship in Las Vegas on January 29-30. NYRA will provide reimbursement for air fare and hotel accommodations. For more information on the 2009 Aqueduct Fall Handicapping Challenge, visit www.NYRA.com, or phone 718-659-2373.

HOLIDAYFEST, PRESENTED BY THE NEW YORK LOTTERY
Thursday to Sunday, November 26 –29

THANKSGIVING DAY
Thursday, November 26

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
Friday, November 27

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
Saturday, November 28

The final two Grade 1 races in New York this year are the $300,000 Hill ‘n’ Dale Cigar Mile and the $300,000 Gazelle for 3-year-old fillies, a new addition to the Big A calendar. These two prestigious contests top a spectacular card also featuring a pair of important Grade 2 races for juveniles, the Remsen for colts and the Demoiselle for fillies, both run at 1-1/8 miles. For many of these young horses, the Remsen and Demoiselle will mark their first tries around two turns. Post time is noon.

NEW YORK LOTTERY ON TRACK
Saturday and Sunday, November 28 –29

The New York Lottery will be at Aqueduct on Saturday, November 28 and Sunday, November 29 as part of the fantastic Holidayfest week of racing. The New York Lottery will be set up outside of the NYRA Store at Aqueduct with a host of special games for lottery customers. It will be an event that no one will want to miss.

STOCKING STUFFER WEEKEND
Saturday and Sunday, December 5 - 6

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 one-dollar 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.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!
Big A Closed for Live Racing Monday 12/14 – Friday 12/25

Aqueduct will take a holiday recess with no live racing scheduled Monday, December 14 through Christmas Day, Friday, December 25. Simulcast wagering will be available at Aqueduct December 14 through December 23. Aqueduct will re-open for live racing on Saturday, December 26.

2010 NYRA CALENDAR GIVEAWAY
Friday, January 1

Our 2010 NYRA Calendar will help racing fans keep track of the premiere schedule in racing every day of the week! 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, Belmont Park, and Saratoga Race Course. Retail value of this calendar is $10.00, but you can get your copy for only $1.00 on New Year’s Day at the Big A.

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.nyra.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
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.; 10:00 a.m. on Thanksgiving Day, November 26.

PARKING: Free general parking. There is a $5 charge for valet parking. Parking gates open at 10:45 a.m., except on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 26, 9:45 a.m.

FIRST POST: First post is 12:30 p.m. except for Thanksgiving Day, November 26, 11:25 a.m., Black Friday, November 27, noon, and Saturday, November 28, noon.

DARK DAY SIMULCASTING: Starting Monday, November 2, Aqueduct will be open for simulcasting on Mondays and Tuesdays during the rest of the 2009 Aqueduct meet. In addition, there will be simulcasting during the holiday break from Monday, December 14 through Wednesday, December 23.

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, Belmont Park and Saratoga Race Course.

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 Aqueduct Food Court is located on the first floor of the Clubhouse.

Equestris Restaurant: Equestris has a complete menu and full-service wait staff along with the best views at the Big A. There is a $1.00 seating charge. For reservations call Centerplate at 718-529-8700. 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.

Turf and Field Club: For your upscale Aqueduct outing, fine food and luxurious accommodations are available at affordable rates for parties and seminars. Available for parties and seminars. For membership information, or to arrange a unique and elegant affair, contact Deborah Solomine at (718) 641-4700.

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. Breakfast meetings, employee and client appreciation, birthday and anniversary parties, weddings, bar/bat mitzvahs…the list is endless! Please call the Group Sales department for a brochure or to book your next event – (888) 285-5961, and you can also check them out online at www.NYRAGroupSales.com

DIRECTIONS TO AQUEDUCT

Charter bus or car

From Manhattan

Midtown Tunnel to Long Island Expressway East, to Van Wyck Expressway South, to Exit 3 – Linden Blvd. Turn right on Linden Blvd., follow signs to track entrance.

From Brooklyn

Belt Parkway East, to Exit 19 – Lefferts Blvd. Make left onto Lefferts to North Conduit Ave. Left on North Conduit Ave to racetrack entrance.

From Long Island

Belt Parkway West to Exit 18B. Racetrack is ½ mile on the right.

From Staten Island & Southern New Jersey

Verrazano Bridge to Belt Parkway East to Exit 19 Lefferts Blvd. Make left turn to North Conduit. Left on North Conduit to racetrack entrance.

From Connecticut & Westchester

Any route to Whitestone Bridge. Take Van Wyck Expressway to Exit 3 – Linden Blvd. Follow Signs to track entrance.

From Northern New Jersey

George Washington Bridge to Cross Bronx Expressway, Throgs Neck Bridge to Cross Island Parkway South, to Belt Parkway West, Exit 18B.

Local Bus Service

Q-11 from Queens Blvd. and Woodhaven Blvd. to Pitkin Ave & 97th Ave

Q-41 from Jamaica to Rockaway Blvd.

Q-7 from Euclid Ave. Brooklyn to Rockaway Blvd.

By Subway

Take the “A” Train to Aqueduct North Conduit Station.

For additional Information about subway or bus service please call the MTA (718) 995-4700.