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Belmont Park fall meet opens Saturday, Sept. 10, features 21 graded stakes

The stellar weekend continues on Sunday, October 2, with a quartet of prestigious races for 2-year-olds: the Grade 2 Nashua at six furlongs on the main track and the Grade 3 Pilgrim at 1 1/16 miles on the turf, along with the Grade 3 Tempted at six furlongs for 2-year-old fillies and the Grade 3 Miss Grillo for 2-year-old fillies going 1 1/16 miles on the turf. Belmont Park is easily accessible by public transportation, including the Long Island Rail Road’s Belmont Special, which offers riders $1 off grandstand admission to the track. On Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays (and Columbus Day, Monday, October 10), the Belmont Special will depart Penn Station at 10:58 a.m. and 11:46 a.m., and on weekends at 10:58 a.m. and 11:51 a.m. Return service on weekdays and Columbus Day leaves Belmont Park at 3:42 p.m. and again 30 minutes after the last race; on weekends at 4:27 p.m. and 30 minutes after the last race. With live racing generally conducted Wednesdays through Sundays, with a first race post time of 1 p.m., grandstand admission is $3 after opening weekend. Clubhouse admission is $5, while children 12 and under are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.General Parking is free, preferred parking $ 2 and $ 5 valet. For more information on Belmont Park's fall meet, please visit nyra.com or call (516) 488-6000. Brave New World two major sports meet every Sunday during the Fall Championship Meet Belmont Park with the return of the popular Pick the pros and competition ponies. It's a free contest in which participants must choose the winners of the four designated National Football League games and the winners of races 3 and 5 on the map of the day for a chance to win a prize of $ 1000 . Post time is 24:30 as five Grade 1 stakes are highlighted by the 93rd running of the Grade 1, $750,000 Jockey Club Gold Cup Invitational at 1 ¼ miles, the centerpiece of Belmont Park’s Fall Championship Meet. Two outstanding 1 ¼ mile turf races, the Grade 1, $500,000 Joe Hirsch Turf Classic Invitational and the Grade 1, $500,000 Flower Bowl Invitational for fillies and mares will determine the leaders of the pack on the road to the Breeders’ Cup Turf and Filly & Mare Turf races. The Grade 1, $350,000 Vosburgh at six furlongs for Breeders’ Cup-bound sprinters, the Grade 1, $350,000 Beldame for fillies and mares aiming at the Breeders’ Cup Ladies’ Classic and the Grade 2 Kelso complete this sensational day of racing. Catch a glimpse of the future in the Grade 1, $300,000 Champagne for 2-year-olds and the Grade 1, $300,000 Frizette for 2-year-old fillies, both at a mile. Also on the card is the Grade 1, $250,000 Jamaica Breeders’ Cup Handicap for 3-year-olds at 1 1/8 miles on the turf. Both juvenile races are part of the Breeders’ Cup Challenge series, in which the winners earn an automatic berth in the Breeders’ Cup Juvenile or Breeders’ Cup Juvenile Fillies.   Explore the grounds of beautiful Belmont Park and discover a world of excitement on your holiday. It’s the only Monday of the season when Belmont Park is open. Post time at 1 p.m. The $100,000 Pebbles is the main event for 3-year-old fillies at a mile on the turf. Reminder: Belmont Park will be closed on Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12. Belmont Park will re-open on Thursday, October 13. Post time is 1 p.m. It has become one of the most popular days at Belmont Park, devoted exclusively to the New York Thoroughbred breeding and racing program. Featured are seven New York-bred stakes races worth nearly $1 million, highlighted by the $200,000 Empire Classic. Taste the best of New York wineries in the clubhouse, and purchase artwork and products crafted by New York artisans. The Breakfast at Belmont program provides fans with a behind-the-scenes look at the world of racing by gaining access to otherwise restricted areas of Belmont Park, including a tram tour of Belmont’s remarkable stable area. A kids’ favorite, the starting gate demonstration, gives children an up-close-and-personal look at the amazing contraption. The Paddock Show is a must-see for racing fans and novices alike as a horse’s daily routine and equipment are explained. SCHEDULE: Thoroughbred horse racing is conducted Wednesdays through Sundays, with one exception - Belmont Park is open Columbus Day, Monday, October 10.  Belmont Park will be closed on Tuesday, October 11 and Wednesday, October 12, and will re-open on Thursday, October 13.  First race post time is 1 p.m. except on October 1, when first race post time is 12:30 p.m. 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 races. Members receive one point for every dollar wagered on NYRA races and a half-point for every dollar wagered on a simulcast event. Sign up for an account at www.nyrarewards.com and wager on track, over the phone, on the internet, or by using mobile wagering supported devices. NYRA Rewards is New York’s premier PHONE and INTERNET wagering program, offering the highest rebates in the industry.Other dining options include the Food Court, third floor (clubhouse and grandstands available) and upper section of track, picnic facilities have umbrella shaded tables, charcoal grills, views of stretching and the possibility of hosting your own party at Belmont Park. Call (888) 516-NYRA (6972) for reservations. By Bus: N6 (MSBA Line) - Operates along Hempstead Turnpike between Hempstead, West Hempstead, Franklin Square, Elmont, Hollis and Jamaica. Jamaica, the bus starts at Jamaica Bus Terminal (165th Street & 89th Avenue) and runs along Hillside Avenue to Francis Lewis Blvd. to Hempstead Ave.and stops in front of Belmont Park. Connections: Transfer from "F" Train to every 169th Street or 179th Street stations of the sessions. Q110 (MTA Bus) - Service provided every 20 minutes to and from Belmont during racing days, available at Parsons Blvd. and Hillside Ave. and Parsons Blvd. & Archer Ave., And various locations eastbound on Jamaica Avenue and Hempstead Avenue in Queens. These buses pick up and discharge at the west end of the track.  Connections: Transfer from “F” Train at Parsons & Hillside; Transfer from “E” Train at Parsons & Archer RAILROAD – The Long Island Rail Road offers eastbound service to Belmont Park from Penn Station with connecting service from Atlantic Terminal at Jamaica. Wednesdays through Sundays, and on Columbus Day, Monday, October 10, “Belmont Special” trains depart Penn Station at 10:58 a.m. and 11:46 a.m. and at 10:58 a.m. and 11:51 a.m. on weekends. Return service to Penn Station is at 3:42 p.m. and 30 minutes after the last race weekdays and Columbus Day, and at 4:27 p.m.and 30 minutes after the last race weekend. For schedule and fare information please call (718) 217-LIRR.

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Traveling around Europe by rail is terribly romantic. Who hasn’t dreamed of taking in the breathtaking sights of the Austrian Alps, or spotting tiny villages across the French countryside, or crossing the water straight over to Venice — all from the comfort of your cozy train compartment?

What’s less than romantic is missing your train. Or losing your luggage. Or ending up in Bremen when you were headed for Berlin. Luckily, most European rail systems are a breeze to use, but there are definitely a few things the intrepid traveler would be wise to know. Especially if (pointing a finger at myself, here) map reading is not your forte and you have a tendency to get lost in your local subway. Read on for some handy hints learned from personal experience. Your European rail adventure awaits!

You’ve got your countries picked, your guidebooks purchased and your Euro fantasy developing nicely. Time to buy your Eurail pass, right? Not necessarily. While many people choose this popular ticketing option, others find that single-journey tickets work best for them.There are advantages and disadvantages of each option, but most often, the decision is the cost.

Eurail passes are an attractive choice for long trips spread when you know you are going to use trains to move frequently. They offer the convenience of a single purchase for all your trips, so you can avoid the queues at the counters, and give you the flexibility to change your travel plans at no additional cost - for example, disposal from one city to another within the same day without paying for a whole new ticket. Eurail passes can be pricey up front, however, so you’ll have to be doing a lot of travel to get your money’s worth. They can also be restrictive in terms of where you want to go, as many passes are valid for specific groups of countries only, so if your plans include a country outside that group, it won’t be covered.

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